Graf NT-Lite Ultra 5000 - holes on one holder of BN skates

[Ivan 1]

Got me a brand new pair of Graf Skates. They have these strange holes  in the back of both sides of one holder. For sure some sort of a manufacturing defect. Not being very comfortable with that defect especially given the fact that I'm overseas and replacement holder will be next to impossible to find even in North America. At least currently. Does the defect warrant a warranty holder replacement?  Thanks.

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/84/qIjdYo.jpg
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[IPv6Freely 2096]

Looks normal. Just the injection spot.

[Kgbeast 195]

Does look like a cosmetic defect and would not affect the performance. These dimples should not have holes. If this look bothers you, you should contact the manufacturer or reseller where you bought this about a warranty replacement. If not, you can come up with something. For example drill all 4 spots out to the same size hole so they look the same or something like that.

[goalieman39 37]

Shouldn't effect the performance at all.  Just looks like Graf's quality control hasn't changed.

[Kgbeast 195]

1 hour ago, goalieman39 said:

Shouldn't effect the performance at all.  Just looks like Graf's quality control hasn't changed.

 Doubt that. He probably got Canadian made from before they went out of biz. Plenty of those still around.

[IPv6Freely 2096]

1 hour ago, goalieman39 said:

Shouldn't effect the performance at all.  Just looks like Graf's quality control hasn't changed.

Good thing they're coming back!