The brushes are a mix of used and new. One MAC brush (used), One MISSHA brush (new), One brush purchased at IMATS (International Makeup Trade Show) (new) Three brushes purchased at IMATS (International Makeup Trade Show) (used) All used items have been cleaned. Please consider that there may be signs of aging, and small scratches or stains that may be overlooked, so please only consider purchasing if you do not mind that they are not unused. m(_ _)m Sold as a set.