Frayed USB cables

Hey guys!
In the past 4 weeks I have been through 2 iPhone USB cable.. And they have both frayed. I have had 1 since the iPhone came out, then I got the second one due to the 1st one fraying. I never rang Apple because I couldn't be bothered going through their return procedure.. So, I just went to the shop and bought one. Now this one has frayed.. I have the worst luck with Apple. Everything Apple (Even USB cables) have broken. I only buy them because Apple's customer service is fantastic!
I have a broken Macbook Pro as well. I am on my 3rd one.. This one has a flickering screen. That's a different story....
Anyway - what do I do to get these cables fixed?
Thanks for your help, in advance!
Carl

I don't think the cables can be 'fixed' (only replaced) - prevention is the way to go.
Can you think of any way you may be mistreating the cables? When you connect/disconnect, do you grasp the cable by the plug (correct) or by the cable (incorrect)? I have over 10 iPods/iPhones, and I've never had a cable fray.

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