My phone is getting a hairline crack,  what can be done?

Hello, My iphone 3g (I bought it the day it came out) has a hairline crack on the bottom where the connector goes, it has never been dropped or mishandled! If I leave it I think it will extend up the back of my phone. I was talking to a friend who had theirs replaced for free at a apple store because of this. But I want to know if that is true, is it covered under warranty? The closest Apple Store is 2 hours away, so I would like to know before I drive there. Could I also go to a Rogers store(in Canada)? I use my phone for business so I can not go without it to send it away.
Thanks for any help you can give
Mike

Many people have reported getting their iPhone replaced at the Apple store due to cracks. Search this forum and you'll find many threads discussing this. When you bring it in, Apple will look at it and if they determine it has not been abused, they'll probably replace it on the spot. That being said, there's no guarantee.
Calling them won't help, they'll just say bring or send it so they can look at it.
If you do go in, sync/backup your phone and make an appointment at the Genius bar before going in. http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
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