I received this piggy bank at the post office a while ago. I've kept it stored, unused, in the bubble wrap it came in. It's made of ceramic and has some weight to it. There may be some minor scratches, etc., from the beginning. Instant purchase is OK. If you don't mind the small details and can understand, thank you very much. I plan to wrap it in bubble wrap and ship it using packing materials I have at home. Thank you very much.