All our gear goes through a two-fold inspection process: First Inspection: Immediately after receipt of new inventory, we do a thorough inspection of each piece to ensure that every item is fully functional, and we’re very careful to take “real” pictures that reveal any imperfections. Second Inspection: Gear is inspected again after it is sold and prior to packing. Although it’s extremely unlikely that the condition of an item would’ve changed since the photos were taken, our pre-shipping inspection confirms that nothing was missed in the first inspection or happened since the time the item was listed. If we do find an issue, we’ll communicate that to you prior to shipping and decide on an appropriate course of action.. Additional Inspections: If you need us to look at something specifically, please ask! We encourage our customers to ask questions so that you can become fully confident in us and the product you’re buying before you make your purchase.