Each item is first tested (if applicable), then it is carefully cleaned and polished. Once clean, photos are taken of it, and then it is immediately sealed in plastic and securely stored in a lidded bin within a dedicated, heated storage area. This ensures the item arrives exactly as it is in the photos, clean, protected, and ready to use right out of the package (unless it is a kitchen item; then I would clean it again). See photos for a full description and send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you for considering purchasing this product from me.