The item will be shipped in a sleeve, with cardboard reinforcement on both sides, and protected from water damage. Instant purchase is welcome. Thank you for viewing. Please be aware that there may be initial scratches due to the product being from overseas. Also, after purchase, the item has been carefully stored in a trading card holder, but it is a privately stored item, so please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item. Group Name... &TEAM Member Name... EJ