Brand new and Sealed. See pictures for full descriptions. Sold as pictured. Gauge .042, Nickel Wound - Electric 12-pack Nickel strings Gauge .042 These are the same guitar strings Rogue uses in prepackaged retail sets. What's the difference? We package 12 strings of the same gauge in airtight vinyl bags with a package of silica gel to protect against unwanted moisture so they last longer than typical string sets. We also pack these bulk strings in big, loose coils to avoid compressing or stretching the windings, so they sound better than tightly coiled strings. Rogue Strings are made exclusively for us by a famous manufacturer, employing the finest materials and latest manufacturing methods. Consider pictures as a part of the description and judge any and all cosmetic or other issues to your opinion before purchasing. PLEASE NOTE THE PICTURE IS THE ACTUAL ITEM, YOU WILL RECEIVE. We do our best to accurately picture and describe each and every one of our listings. Inevitably, you may receive an item that does not meet your expectations. It is no way our intention to mislead or cheat any customer. If you have any issues with your purchase, please message us before filing a refund request. Please note that all refund requests will require the return of the item in the same condition as it was sent. Any damage or material change to the condition of the item may result in a reduced refund, up to 50% in accordance with policy. All refunds on returns will be processed minus the original shipping charges that were incurred to ship it to you. We package our items in the most cost/time-effective way to provide competitive pricing. Should you require special shipping considerations (e.g. packaging or shipping timelines), please message us PRIOR to purchasing so we can work towards an amicable solution. Certain requests may incur additional charges. Post-purchase shipping demands will not be honored.