Compared to Vandoren I feel that other companies give me a better box of reeds with a lower percentage of "duds" that have a way more consistent strength

The rest seem to be about as good as the Ricos or blue box

This recent batch of Vandoren V-12 reeds was one of the most consistent boxes of reeds that I've used in a long time.

Amazing box of reeds, not too consistent

The problem is that it seems like it's impossible to get a semi-decent box of these with two good ones and at least a few other usable ones