All materials used are brand new. (Hard case is B8 size, with a sheet) Although they are new, there may be initial scratches on the hard case and parts. These are handmade items created by an amateur as a hobby. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect product like a mass-produced item, as there may be areas where the whip is not properly done, fingerprints, dust, distortions, and air bubbles. If parts come off during shipping, please reattach them with your own adhesive. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have m(_ _)m Thank you.