Purchased this July. There's a small scratch on the mark in the center of the microphone, so I've priced it accordingly. There are absolutely no issues with the sound. Everything in the pictures is included. I've handled numerous pieces of equipment, and I think this is a very excellent microphone. Personally, I'd definitely recommend this over a Neumann 103. Used 4 times. Used for less than 2 hours. The shock mount is unopened and unused. I will ship it in its original box with bubble wrap. (It will be stored in a dehumidified storage unit until shipped.)