Hanson Chien's cards have always been superior to USPCC and this deck is no exception. Unlike USPCC, Hanson Chien decks aren't subject to print registration errors and bad centering, and the edges are cut with a special process that leaves them smooth, unlike USPCC's which feel like sandpaper in comparison. Lastly the card stock is WAY superior. Vintage stock with Legendary finish. These cards will feel significantly better than a USPCC deck, but they may not fan as smoothly. That's the one and only way in which USPCC is better than other decks, but by every other yard stick, Hanson Chien wins.