We would like to inform you that some light stick has slight scratches on the surface due to the cradle pre-attached to the lightstick. Please note that these slight scratches is not a defect of the actual product. To give CNA customers quality assurance, please message us or leave comment if you would like us to open and check your order before shipping. If you do not message us, we will ship out your order and any minimal defects like scratches or deformed boxes cannot be claimed.