I received this as a gift, but I never used it and have kept it in storage. It has been stored in its box for a long time, so the outer box is slightly damaged, but the item itself is new and unused. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item, as it has been stored by a private individual. The plates will be cushioned with bubble wrap and the original box will be wrapped for shipping. Shipping in a separate cardboard box is available for an additional 300 yen. Instant purchase is welcome.