I bought this after seeing it in an article online, but I've only used it once in the city and then stored it away. It's in beautiful condition with no scratches or scuffs. It functions perfectly with no defects, and the lock works as well. There is no box, but I will ship it with the case. Leofoto MT-04 tripod made of lightweight aluminum, with a 1/4 inch screw. - Brand: Leofoto - Model: MT-04 - Type: Tripod - Screw Size: 1/4 inch - Material: Aluminum Thank you for looking.