This item is new and unused, but it has been stored at home, so there may be some minor scratches. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. This is a very convenient size for use in the freezer or refrigerator. If you take leftover pizza cheese out of the bag and put it in this container, it won't become a large clump, and you can easily take out only the amount you need. Also, if you take frozen side dishes for lunch boxes out of their bags and put them in this container, they won't take up much space and the freezer won't get dirty.