I'm so sorry to hear that it's happening to you too! How long have you had yours? What do you think of it now? Do you regret keeping it? I'm so unsure of mine right now. It's also my first LV SLG as well.
Mine is MIF and looks the same as both of yours. I decided to keep it because all the ones in-store looks the same quality. I have it for a month now and its holding up pretty well. I have decided to not be bothered by it - because it is keeping the job done (holding my keys) and I love it. It is a very useful piece and I don’t regret keeping it.