I purchased this new in August of this year. I'm selling it to fund the purchase of a new rod. I've used it about 10 times in the ocean. As shown in photo 4, there is a scratch on the lower part of the grip. Otherwise, there are no noticeable scratches or stains. The nylon cover on the cork part has not been removed. The ABU Zoom Safari is a high-performance lure rod with a cork grip and a split design. - Brand: ABU - Model Name: Zoom Safari - Color: Mustard - Material: Cork and Metal - Power: Light Thank you for looking.