However, in this instance, it simply was not a choice that was ours to make. In this case, I don't think it makes much difference either way. Whether or not you like it or not, there it is. Well, the two new tapes that I've been watching have had no such errors on them. Who is responsible for that depends on who you bought the tapes from.
Different stores use different tape duplicator companies to mass produce their tapes.
I believe that what a lot of people have gotten was just a 'bad batch' from a large dupe company. As far as rectifying the situation, FUNimation does warranty their tapes. However, the place to go is wherever the defective tape was purchased from and get a replacement from them. Hope this answers it.