I purchased this a few years ago and used it once at the park. I have stored it in a dark place. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item or if you are nervous, or if you are worried about deformation during shipping. *It appears faded due to the lighting, but it was stored in a dark place. I do not have any pets, and I do not smoke. There is a possibility of changing shipping from Yu-Yu to Raku-Raku.