I believe I bought this about 4 or 5 years ago. I took it out of the box intending to use it and left it in the pantry, and then I remembered it and decided to list it. There is no outer box, but it is unused. ˚✧₊ I think it's convenient for various things, like warm soup in this season, and cold soup in the summer, depending on your ideas. Please note that we do not accept claims or returns.