The Capture surface has scratches, scuffs, and paint peeling, but the outer circumference is very clean. By the way, this is genuine. If it's a fake, the following Peak Design products won't fit: Stand Plate (image 11) Dual Plate (image 12) Lens Mount Kit (image 13) Macro Clutch Spec Plate (image 14) Please be aware that some fake Stand Plate sets are currently being sold. Only the items shown in image 1 will be shipped.