This is a long-term storage item. It has quite a few scratches. (For some reason, they don't show up in the photos!) There is writing on it. No cover or case included. I am careful about future storage, but there is a smoker in my home. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details regarding the product, packaging, or shipping. I may suddenly delete this listing. I will pack it as compactly as possible. I may change the shipping carrier between Kuroneko Yamato and postal service.