I just had my Scorpions swapped over to a set of VX wheels that I bought from OE Wheels a couple months ago. They were in perfect condition when I got them, and I double checked when I got them back today. You may have gotten the rotten apples at their bottom of their VX wheel barrel. Although I was not happy with their shipping service (no tracking ID and wheels were sent signature-required so I had to take a day off work to receive them) I was happy with the condition of the wheels. They look like they are brand-new. There is no sign of previous use (i.e take-offs), and the chrome is perfect. Have you talked to them about replacing the wheels?