In this particular case, the free market decided that the replacement cost of Jay ZX is zero, plus shipping. And you appear to have a problem with it for a host of reasons, including the belief that Jay ZX has now been made more expensive to you.
So you honestly believe that a company that has a no question asked replacement model is not passing the cost on to buyers? Like I said “MANY times” I don’t have a problem with lego sending the kid a free replacement but I do have a problem with dads who think they should email companies under the guise that that are 7 yr olds to ask for free replacement for lost parts.