That had nothing to do with USB-C. Switching Vbus and GND would destroy many devices, regardless of what kind of cable it was. You're probably right that becau

That had nothing to do with USB-C. Switching Vbus and GND would destroy many devices, regardless of what kind of cable it was. You're probably right that because USB-C is a newish standard, manufacturers might make idiotic newbie mistakes like the ones Surjtech made with that cable. That would argue in favor of waiting... though I'd estimate that you're more likely to be struck by lightning than encounter a retail USB-C cable with power and ground reversed.