This bag is in very good used condition. I bought it in a lot that included the pattern I collect. I examined it carefully and the only thing I found was it had been washed without the cardboard base removed.  A new one could easily be made.  It has no noticable wear although you can tell it is not new. I would not be embarrassed to carry it. We have no animals and do not smoke. I have have had it a while and finally decided I do not need more than 5 patterns of VB to collect.