I opened it indoors while wearing gloves, and then stored it in a sleeve. I am a non-smoker and do not have any pets. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but please understand that this item has been stored by a private individual before purchasing. It will be shipped via standard mail, so I cannot be held responsible for any issues during shipping. Thank you for your understanding. It will be shipped in a hard case with the sleeve still on. Please understand that the hard case itself is also a used item.