Yep, I'm told the newer ones are OK.

However, I replaced a total of 14 springs for someone on a Chinese box, now about 3 years old, over the course of a year (it was only 1 year old when the 1st spring broke). Makes you a bit wary.

My 32 year old German D/G Pokerwork has never had a problem, has an excellent action and I love it. It doesn't look so good now but has been an absolute treasure.

:-)