I stored this in a dark place after winning it in a lottery. I haven't taken it out of the bag. There are no noticeable scratches, but please be aware if you are concerned about minor initial scratches. Immediate purchase is OK. I will take waterproof measures and ship it via Yu-Packet Post. Please note that I will not use any cushioning material for packaging. ↓ Click here for other Chiikawa products #miki_Chiikawa