I put it in a sleeve immediately after opening it and stored it in a dark place. Although it is new and unused, I am listing it as "near mint" just in case. I have stored it for my collection and believe it is a beautiful item without any white spots or initial scratches, but please understand that this is a subjective assessment and there may be oversights. To prevent any issues, please purchase it for play. Please check the photos of the condition and purchase it only if you are satisfied.