I thought so when I saw the results you were getting.

I haven't bothered trying to use the veneer I received from them as I could pretty much see the same thing happening to me, just by looking at quality of the 4 pieces of striped maple veneer at $9.90 a piece I received, and that was months ago, way before you posted.

You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.

Seems we both have both made the same mistake.

The two pieces of quilted maple veneer I also purchased were better, but still way over priced.

Have a look at their prices for inlay material, let's take Aus Green Lipped Abalone shell for example.... $7 a piece.
https://www.guitaraust.com.au/headst...-greenlip.html

Where you can buy 1 Oz of the same [10-12 pieces] for around $12
http://orders.mopsupplies.com/c/1785...p-abalone.html