I collect ukuleles as a hobby and also restore old ones (though I'm just an amateur). I'm decluttering to organize things a bit. If you're looking for a perfect product, please consider purchasing from a musical instrument store. I purchased this item used. Regarding the condition: Fine scratches on the back, see photo 12. A deep scratch, the size of a grain of rice, on the front, see photo 13. There are scratches from the strings under the bridge on the front, see photo 11. Please refer to the photos for scratches and condition. This is a Japanese-made mahogany plywood ukulele. It is often praised as being perfect for beginners to intermediate players. No claims and no returns accepted. Shipping will be done by wrapping the item in bubble wrap or protective paper and placing it in a reused cardboard box.