There are scratches on the cover. It has been stored in complete blackout conditions, so there is no yellowing. As a bonus, I will include 11 pieces of 30cm eco-craft cord. Please use them to create small items, perhaps by combining them with what you already have. All of them were purchased from Hamana or eco-craft specialty stores. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details, as this is a home-stored item.