The new switch arrived today. Boy, what a difference in quality, even from just a cursory visual assessment. The old switch (CAD plated body) has external posts attached with hollow rivets where the new one has what appears to be one piece posts that go all the way through. The old switch has the base held on by staking over the metal housing in three places, the new switch is roll crimped all the way around. The chrome plating on it is very well done, and the detents are much more positive when the key is turned. I think this ought to do it:
And yes, Mike, I couldn't agree more - the vast majority out there are good people. I'm convinced that the only reason no one stopped is because there is just no safe place to do so.