Oregon I think you got a point there....in any event,so long as you don't break them in two,with more or less normal use,they can be refinished, gouges filled, and checkering recut,etc....no doubt more expensive than a rattle can of high end Rustoleum.
And there lies the rub. I've done it to a pretty nice shotgun stock. It can be fixed, but it is a little frustrating....
You take your chances. If you are willing to pay the the man to fix it or perhaps start over, I all in for you.
