[bamyanks]

Both of mine, the Ellsbury and Gardner, are fine. They were shipped in top loaders, but they look really sharp. If it were me and I had problems like you have, I'd be sending them back if you can get the same cards as replacements, or else I'd ask for refund. I know you want nice cards (as we all do) but my feeling is you'd be better served by yelling at Topps. Doesn't do much good to complain on the forums when it's Topps mistake.