After opening, the item has been stored in a sleeve and loader in a dark place. I believe it is a beautiful item, but please check the images provided and make your purchase only if you are satisfied. This is a personal inspection. If you would like additional photos, please comment. To prevent any issues, please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about the condition or are very particular. Due to the nature of the product, please consider it for play. Also, to prevent swapping, returns are not accepted after purchase.