It is around 9 months old so fairly new-ish but I’ve also used it quite often. I considered it but if they gave me a new one it would sooner or later develop the same wear and tear. I could use the credit for something else but there really isn’t anything else on my list. Might as well get it over with now and save myself the headache
I was thinking they might offer a courtesy repair as long as you don’t mind parting with it for a short while.