Jeff,
Just my .02 cents
I have the RF3's and am very pleased. Klipsch is not for everyone...they tend to be "bright", but this can be tamed. They are very efficient, meaning that they do not need alot of power to play loudly. I like the Klipsch for home theater in particular. They do an incredible job of re-creating movie soundtracks. The low end isn't bad, meaning that if you can't/don't get a subwoofer right away the RF3's will be adequate. I have heard them mated with a 1050 and it sounded great. $550 for the pair is a decent price.
Usually, especially from the factory, blemished items are O.K. Sonically and functionally they work fine. Your just looking at (potential) cosmetic flaws.