If its that bad, why not return it to the seller for a replacement or refund? That would be the logical thing to do, and I don't think he would refuse you.
I tell you why, the shipping cost to the states from eu + packing $$$$$ So that's a no go..
I have read loads of posts about the D-Arrow and therefore I was warned.
My guess is that its a lottery buying it of Ebay...