The transfers look very good, with great balance of color, with grain kept to a manageable level. (digitalchumps.com)
On the other hand, if your credit score is high enough, there are plenty of great balance transfer credit cards that are not affiliated with a specific brand. (rewardexpert.com)
How to avoid them: There are credit cards with great balance transfer offers that also don't charge an extra fee, but those are harder to find. (effectify.com)