Used only occasionally, about once a week, for a year. There are some scratches, but the artwork is still intact. Also, the chopsticks are unused. This popular chopstick set seems to be unavailable now. I'm selling it because my interests have changed. I have stored it carefully, but please understand that there may be initial scratches and dirt, and I may have overlooked some. The pencil case is a bonus. I will package the item appropriately (bubble wrap, bags, compression, etc.).