>>I noticed an order. This order is like the one I experienced when I opened a box of dice and found a pair had started to disintegrate!?!<<

I've been known to place an order. ....I've been known to place a few oders too, though I try to keep that to a minimum! <G>

As John said, the older plaques can deteriorate with time due to the materials used to make them.

Bob :-)