I purchased this item at a store about 5 years ago and used it several times. The packaging, such as the backing card, has tears, folds, and stains, but the compass itself is relatively clean, I think. I tested it before listing it, and it worked without any problems. *Please check the photos. *Please forgive any oversights as this is a personal inspection. *Please consider that this is a used item stored at home. *Returns and exchanges are not accepted, so please purchase only if you understand this beforehand.