Well, this sucks.

[Chuckracer]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Stuff-1/i-JwCT7pS/0/2a4957b4/O/20171031_130516.jpg

[tom]

G&G has had some supplier trouble with latches. if you email Gerry@GGcustomcases.com, he will send you a replacement. you can either install it with screws, or take it to a luggage shop and they can do the rivets.

[Chuckracer]

Outstanding! Thanks Tom (I sure do say that a lot)!