I just received my block today (ordered from HighFlow.nl). Still prepping my system to install, but first impression leaves me a bit disappointed with your block manufacturer.
The nickel plating has some folds near the core plateau, but it shouldn't be in direct contact with anything, so not too worried about that.
Unfortunately the acrylic top has a huge scratch, which looks like whoever cleaned/polished the top, had a dirty rag/sponge and debris just left their mark... hard to capture on photo, but I think you can see it here:
I couldn't capture it on the rest of the block, but it goes all across.