Please be sure to read the profile and description. SAZABY System notebook cover 6-hole, black It has been used. Scratches are easily visible when light is shone on them, so the light is from a light source. Please check carefully. I think the scratches give it character and look cool, but please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things. I feel it can still be used, but there are individual differences in how things are perceived, so please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about storage scratches or other imperfections. I am a private seller, so there may be other oversights. Please ask any questions in the comments, and we do not accept returns or complaints.