Not at all. Fortunately, if you lose one component (the charging case or one pod), you can have it replaced at a lower cost than buying a whole new set at your local Apple Store. In the case of Gen 1 or Gen 2 AirPods, charging cases are interchangeable, so if that's the piece that's missing, you might be able to borrow another. For more information on replacing lost components, visit the Apple Website.