I think it depends on the store. Big box lumber racks are often rummaged by buyers who want the better stuff and an employee who loads it for shipping is left w

I think it depends on the store. Big box lumber racks are often rummaged by buyers who want the better stuff and an employee who loads it for shipping is left with junk. But a lot of pro lumberyards either don't let people rummage or all their lumber is better quality. I ordered 40 4x4x8 pressure treated boards from a pro yard last year and only one of them came with any problem (a split).