I have stored the item in a sleeve immediately after purchase. I use gloves when putting it in the sleeve, so there are no fingerprints. The item in the image is also in a sleeve, so there may be some reflection, but I don't think it will affect your judgment of the product. However, please note that there is some yellowing on the sides due to aging. There are no noticeable scratches or stains upon visual inspection. When shipping, I will put the item in an OPP bag and reinforce both sides with cardboard, instead of putting it in a hard case. Please be aware of this. I will basically consider price reductions if you comment, so feel free to comment!