After purchase, I opened the item once to check the design, and then immediately stored it in a cardboard box. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect, mint-condition item, or if you are overly concerned about the condition, as it has been stored by a private individual. If you purchase this item with other items I have listed, and the shipping cost can be reduced by combining them, I can offer a discount on the shipping cost, so please feel free to inquire.