My family purchased this about 20 years ago and used it about 5 times. It has been on display ever since. There is dirt and scratches on the cushion of the handle. The seams show signs of deterioration. There is no case or wire. I am careful about storage, but there is a smoker in the house. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about details regarding the item, packaging, or shipping. I may delete the listing suddenly. I will pack it as compactly as possible. I may change the shipping method between Kuroneko Yamato and Japan Post.