Headphone socket chrome plating coming off

Has anyone else noticed the headphone socket isnt metal and that the chrome has worn off to reveal plastic and copper edging??
It looks awful. What are the chances off Apple replacing or repairing this?
Its surely defective material or workmanship?

i wouldnt consider it 'normal' wear and tear. ive used headphones like 15 times.
And even if i used headphones everyday the coating shouldnt be coming off like that.
And i thought it was metal, not some horrible chrome plated plastic.
Would still love to hear from Apple on this or anyone else with this issue.

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