This is a long-term storage item. I don't know when it was purchased or how many times it was used. Judging by the bottom, it doesn't seem to have been used much. The box has sunspots and stains. I am careful about storage, but there is a smoker in my home. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about details regarding the product, packaging, or shipping. I may delete the listing suddenly. I will pack it as compactly as possible. There may be changes between Kuroneko Yamato and Japan Post for shipping.