IPad smart cover loses coating Apple does't replace

Hi, I have the iPad 3 with the original smart cover since 4month. I called Apple Hotline because of issues with the coating on the cover. The aluminum part of the cover looks crappy because it is loosing the coaing.
You can see the pictures... The hotline said, about one month ago, I should bring it to an apple store. So I did today, but the guy there just said. No warranty, so I should buy a new one. This made me very upset and angry!!!
I actually want to complain about this guy, how unfriendly and unpolite he was. Till today I thought Apple is concerned about customer satisfaction, maybe not anymore.
So waht would be your suggestions, how should I deal with this situation?
thx. dominik

There's something going on here you're not telling us. That looks like it came into contact with something corrosive, not normal wear. The covers are not covered by any warranty. Live with it or buy a new one.

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