They were very clear about the slight imperfections in the original deck announcemnt e-mail that went out. My guess is that it's one of those things where, if you know exactly where and how to look, you'll see it but normal folks won't even notice. It's an annoyance for them because after coming up with the deisgn and looking at it for hours on end, it's noticeable to their perfection-expecting eyes. They look great to me, and I to appreciate their openness in making sure that the info about the slight issues was clear anf forthright, and not hidden in tiny text at the bottom of the e-mail. The cards look great, and I'm pleased with mine. They are definitely worth buying.