I purchased this in August, but I haven't used it much because I'm using something else. I've only used it for about 5-10 minutes, twice. Due to individual differences, I compared it with other Bullseye ligatures before selecting this one. There are some minor scratches, but it's in beautiful condition. I can also include the cap I bought when I purchased the ligature, if you need it. By placing a silver 925 plate on the reed surface, this ligature offers rich high-frequency overtones and stable operability across all registers. Price is firm/No price reduction.