Yep.. as long as the gap isn't excessive. My VF3's were the same way. if you have a lil gap.. flip them over and get it as close as possible.. but it dont mean the reed is junk. Fraying, cracking or chipping is a no brainer... thats junk.
I could see light through the reeds themselves on my new VF3's Its no big deal.. (unless its frayed, cracked or dhipped)