Since this item was used by a child, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. It has been hand-washed at home, but we recommend that you wash it yourself before letting your child play with it ☺︎ Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used item stored at home by a private seller, and that it was played with by a child. The price includes shipping and handling, and there is almost no profit, so we cannot offer a discount.