These items have been stored for several years. Friction pens: 3 Ballpoint pens (single): 3 Ballpoint pen & mechanical pencil combo: 2 Ink flowed in all of them when tested. (Some are slightly faded) Some items show signs of use. Some are used, some are unused. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this. We offer a combined discount for purchases with other items. Feel free to comment. We do not negotiate prices. Sorry! (＞人＜)