This is a manual espresso maker. You can extract espresso by adding coffee grounds and hot water and pressing down by hand. No power is required, so you can enjoy espresso outdoors or on the go as long as you have hot water and coffee grounds. Regarding the condition of the product, I purchased it 5 years ago and estimate I used it a total of 20-30 times. It hasn't been used recently and has been stored for a while. I believe there are scratches and dirt from use. Please check the product photos for the condition. It has been stored in a pet-free, non-smoking environment.