Yeah, but I'd quite like the games I buy to have components which will make it through the first game intact. 
You can use clear adhesive sheet (don't know the name in english, "laminated", I think?), and make the rulebooks covers sturdier. It's what I did and no problem so far. I also laminated the reference sheets.
I really like the game (I bought the basic core set), and the ratio price:quality of the product is excellent. I recently ordered the complete french cards set, and I plan to buy the whole range of minis, finally.
The zombies and bikers (and bikes!) are particularly nice.