Purchased in August 2023 at a stationery store. Used about once a week for a month or two, then stored in a dark place. The brass has aged, so it doesn't have the shine of a new item. * You can restore the shine by polishing with a product like Piccard (I have not polished it). Operation has been confirmed. All accessories are included. This is a used item and has been stored by a private individual, so please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things.