I just received 2 new DMT 8"x3" plates yesterday. One was a 325 (course) and the other was a 1200 (fine). I opened the 325 and the plate had a consistent smooth surface and 4 legs were in the box. Very nice and flattened my other stones beautifully. The 1200 was in a box that had been opened and taped shut completely around because it had been torn. When I cut it open the plate was in upside down and the feet were missing. This didn't bother me though, I can get feet at the hardware store. What did interest me though was the finish of the diamond surface. It wasn't smooth like the 325 and looking at it with a magnifying glass I could see pitting where tiny air bubbles had popped and left small creators during the hardening process. Since this is my first experience with DMT products I just want to know if this difference in quality between the two is just normal?

Regards.