Headphone Jack, Right + Left Channels cutting out

Hey guys I did a search and found some older posts about this problem, I was just wondering if there were any more recent people experiencing this problem.
I bought my iPod last december and it just started. I thought it was the buds, but my Sennheiser HD 433's are susceptible too. If I wiggle it around sometimes I can find the sweet spot, otherwise its unlistenable.
Can I take it to the Apple store even if I bought it online? Too bad cuz I was just there yesterday buying my new Macbook 2.0mhz/1.0GB RAM/80GB HD, lovin' life with this thing!
thanks guys

Yes, you can take it there.
They sometimes will replace the iPod at the store.
I was just there yesterday buying my new Macbook 2.0mhz/1.0GB RAM/80GB HD
Dude, you got RIPPED OFF!
Take it back and get the 2 GHz model. It's about a zillion times faster!
(yes, I know it was a typo)

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