Although it's new and unused, it's old! No box! Therefore, it's "almost new." I bought this about 25 years ago at a Western tableware store in Hachioji that I happened to wander into. Along with this, I also purchased the sold-out Aynsley (Orchard Gold) and Limoges. I also have a set of 5 Old Noritake pieces & LIMOGES for sale! Thank you for looking. (If I get 5 or more likes, I will delete this listing and relist it.)