There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but one of the zipper pulls is broken (it can still be opened and closed), and there is no shoulder strap. There are handles, but it's tiring because the weight is hard on your hands when walking to the gym. It might be better if you're traveling by car. I recommend this for people who are good at handicrafts, etc. The item will be packaged in a plastic bag only.