Poorly made, falling apart

The item was not described as distressed, but we noted two gouges exposing the cheap plywood construction that lies beneath. The shipping box was not damaged, so we're fairly certain this is either the design, or an indication of poor craftsmanship. Either way, this was dissatisfying. Also, the rivet pieces around the box - they look really nice, as long as they don't fall off onto the floor. They're held on with finishing nails. A fact I discovered after I nearly stepped on one that had fallen off as we unboxed it. One of them seemed to be missing from the point of manufacture - it wasn't in the box. The buckle on the front doesn't align properly - it is getting returned.

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