Yes, $2 more... Like I said, 3 year warranty is a good sales pitch!
Checked the other (new) one in the box by connecting it and it works fine. I'll check wiring on bad hub when I take it off, see if maybe I nicked wire or something, but I doubt it.
Ginseng... That's not good and now I've got buyers regret, lol. I've used lots of Moog stuff and its all been good, never had a DOA like this though.