There are some scratches from use, but there are no problems with use as I washed it with water and oiled the moving parts after each fishing trip. There is no play in the handle, and the drag function, line roller, and bail operation are all good, but there is a slight "shari-shari" feeling characteristic of Daiwa reels. It doesn't affect actual fishing, and I've had no line troubles, so I didn't worry about it, but please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to this. Please consider this item as used. Thank you.