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umm, most people can't even get their first iPad 2, let alone a replacement. you'd better not be one of those "speck of dust" people.
 
As far as I know repair/replacement stock is separate from stock intended for sale. I don't know anything about that particular store, but just because they're sold out doesn't mean that they don't have replacements for defective units.
 
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