I purchased this several years ago and have kept it stored at home without using it. There are no issues with the contents, but there are dents and scratches on the corners of the box. Please check the photos. The rod extends and retracts without any problems. I have also confirmed that the ballpoint pen ink flows. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to items stored at home ∩^ω^∩ Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon Chibiusa / Sailor Chibi Moon Haruka Tenoh / Sailor Uranus Michiru Kaioh / Sailor Neptune