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Fully agree with you Brian. 
We can usually fix these silly problems, and most often they are really simple. 
But if you are new to this hobby, or buying a set for children, the problems would very likely put you right off.  
All manufacturers seem to struggle with QC, some more than others.  In the old days a decent local model shop would often sort these silly issues for customers, but of course the world has moved on.  Progress??