I've purchased both the 1sts and 2nds. Believe me. There is absolutely no difference between them. The copy that reads the 2nds are off color is incorrect. I've bought bundles of every size and the color in each bundle is very consistent. Yes!! Emphatically, the bundles need some age. That's why they're cheap. Pay half the price of the firsts and put them down for a year. These are made by Henry Berger who also rolls Cupido, 5 Vegas, Adolphus, El Mejor, Don Kiki, and many more private labels.