MBP Retina 13" Display Problems

Hi,
I have a new 13" MBP Retina (late 2013).
I'm seeing random visual artefacts on the screen:
- Occasionally I see lines flashing across the screen
- Text wobbling in Finder when opening and closing folders
Has anyone else seen these types of problem?
I'm still within the 14 day return period, and I'm considering taking the MBP back.
Regards
Darren.

thanks! yeah i recorded it so i hope they will take the problem more seriously.
Unfortunately i don't have an applecare protection plan, but i hope that the proof that i've been in an apple store for the same issue already in april will help me somehow.
I also think that when i touch with my hand both chassis and display i make some connection working again. Maybe i'm the radioactive man, or i have some special powers...or for the first time time in my life i bought a bugged apple product. But i think is more possible one of the first two options!

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