This item is for long-term storage. I received it over 30 years ago as furniture for architectural models, but I have never used it. It has been kept in a bag since I received it, and I have taken it out and wiped it with a cotton swab. I am careful about future storage, but there is a smoker in my home. If you are concerned about the details of the product, packaging, or shipping, please refrain from purchasing. I may delete the listing suddenly. I will pack it as compactly as possible. I may change the shipping method between Kuroneko Yamato (Yamato Transport) and Japan Post.