Seriously hann
Campagnolo levers dont just break, they last a lifetime. The ratchet and the spring simply wears down thats all. You cannot break a lever by just flicking it. Before the lever broke you would simply snap the gear cable. Simple as.
So tell your man friend mr leverbeaver that mercian will refurb them for about 30 quid a lever as dom has posted.
Jeff the ergoman will tell you the same thing.

Whats up with the lad, a free dinner:thumbup:. Sounds to me like hes playing hard to get.