Ipod video screen question

i've noticed that my new ipod has gotten several minor scratches on the screen...but the thing is haven't even touched the screen so how could that be caused?? does anybody know how much it would cost to have the screen repaired if i ever have to send it back to apple?
5G white 30 Gig

simply said the screen to replace would be to costly. you can instead use a scratch cleaner like brasso or ice kreme.these work relatively well and are a minor fix. The scratches can be easily created by any form of rubbing or scuffing done by the owner i.e. like storing it in the provided case that came with the ipod. It would have been ideall if you had not removed the clear film on the front of the ipod at all. And kept it on until you replaced it with either the invisible shield or a like clear film on PDA screens. Or have gotten a good case for your ipod immediattely.
Thats what i did i never removed the clear film that came with the ipod unitl i got a case which is this one.
http://www.podsplus.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=157
and i also got some clear film from the same website here
http://www.podsplus.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=160
all said i spent some money to protect my like my last 4 ipods. And i would strongy encourage anyone to do the same. I still ahve no scratches either . =D
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