Are My Brand New Shocks Broken?

[Gman 29]

Just received my brand new Group N Billie shocks and noticed some oil around the top of one of them. Further inspection shows what appears to be a small crack as seen in the photos. I can't separate the crack further by pushing on it, so I'm not sure if it actually cracked?

 

What do you recon?

[davey sprocket 14]

I'd not be impressed if they were sold to me as brand new.

 

Looks like a crack in the second pic to me.

[welshpug 1,655]

certainly doesnt look good, was it private or a shop?

[Gman 29]

certainly doesnt look good, was it private or a shop?

 

I bought them on ebay through a well known rally company. I won't name and shame or anything like that, as I'm sure the problem will be sorted without too much of an issue. i simply wanted to confirm my fears before getting back to the seller.