The packaging the cuties came in was messy as all get out. The were covered in a layer of styrofoam package that got all over my house. The insides were clean but the layer of plastic that covers the circumference of the lid was also "dusty..." small white particles were all over the plastic creating a dust like appearance. When I looked closer there were minor dents and paint chips on the jars probably about 3 in total across all 4 of them. Otherwise they are perfect for storage and match the rest of the kitchen very well.