I believe it's a beautiful item with no noticeable scratches. The card has been kept in a sleeve and stored in a loader. While there are no major scratches, please be aware of initial imperfections. It will be shipped with measures to prevent water damage and folding. If you are considering a purchase, please feel free to comment with any concerns you may have. I will do my best to address them. Due to the risk of product substitution, returns and exchanges are not accepted.