Hello Kristin, thank you for reaching out to us. We apologize for any frustration caused by the quality of the print on your Cincinnati Rockers Retro Logo T-shirt. We understand how important it is to receive a high-quality product, especially when it is a gift. Upon checking, we can see that the distressed effect on the print is intentional and clearly shown on the thumbnail image on our website. However, we take your feedback seriously and will make sure to pass it along to our team for future improvements. Thank you for your understanding. Have a great day!