Purchased two years ago. It's been stored away, so it's like new. In my opinion, there are no scratches. Please check the images. I had it checked at a shop, and they said there were no problems with the neck, etc. There's no fret buzz. It's a really great-sounding guitar, and I hate to let it go, but I've decided to downsize. It's cute, feels good to the touch, and the fretwork is well done. It's a great guitar, so I hope someone will play it a lot.