Purchased on Amazon in August 2024 and used for two days (4 hours) as a sub-reel for sea bass fishing. While there are minor scratches and scuffs, mainly on the rotor, it is generally in beautiful condition. The cap is missing. Comes with the box and instruction manual. It's already discontinued, so the price has increased on Amazon and elsewhere. In my subjective opinion, there is no grinding or scratching, and the mechanism is in good working order. Thank you.