These paints were stored in the Distributors basement and had never made it to the hobby store. They are BRAND NEW and FACTORY SEALED. The manufacturer has gone out of business between 5 and 25 years ago. They will never be produced again. the only ones available are those manufactured years ago. The price may seem high, but for 2 oz devide by 4 to get equalivent price for the 1/2 bottles of other discontinued paints on the market.