The Shift key fell off...

Okay, so I got my MBP a couple of weeks ago. It's been awesome, but last night the Shift key just fell completely off. It still works fine etc, but the plastic cover is not there.
Is there a way to get a replacement key? Phone support is kind of lacking, so I'd much rather work it out online.
~ dave

I just talked to the phone support people about my MBP ctrl key. The guy told me that I would have to go the an Apple store, an authorized service/support store, or send my whole computer away for a week to get the key and then it would be sent back to me.
....so I'm going to the Apple store. It's so far away.... google maps sez: 60.6 mi – about 1 hour 10 mins
Le sigh. It's a part that could fit in a standard envelope, but I have to journey to the farlands or send away my baby.
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