A very few of our items are used. In the past, we sold a combination of new and used designs but we no longer continue add pre-owned items to the site.
You can check the condition of the item you are interested in by viewing the full description of the chart. There will be a "CONDITION" statement in red for every item. If it says it is new then it is BRAND NEW - purchased directly from a designer or a wholesale distributor.
If it states it is used or pre-owned - then the description of the chart will be stated.
General Guidelines for conditions:
Like New: It was most likely preowned but is in as good of condition as you could purchase it at a store. (Keep in mind that many new items in stores contain some display wear.
Excellent: May show some minor wear but probably near new condition.
Very Good: Will show some obvious usage wear. May have a name written on it, some aging, some obvious scuffing etc. Still nice overall.
Good: Will most likely show moderate wear. May be creased, have more writing etc.
Poor/Fair: Will have heavy to VERY heavy wear. Pages may be stained, wrinkled or loose. If a page is missing it will always be stated if we see that it is missing. Pattern will still be usable but expect it to be in POOR conditon.
If in doubt always ask prior to making your purchase.