That is so sad!!!!
I just looked up the retail price of Solid Brass Zippers vs Plated Brass
They are roughly in the same price range
.
and fact is
even if they are different in price,
we are talking about CENTS per Zipper
. they get them wholesale
and bulk
I would be willing to pay a larger mark up , for solid brass
I bet I am not alone in this thought
..
They could have stayed with solid brass, and charged
$10 extra and I bet people would be happier than
they are now, with chipping and pealing hardware