While these markers are not in their original containers, they are barely used. I only used them to color in the Color Chart (copy included in the pictures) and to make the swatch sampler included with each color set (also pictured). CONFESSION: In fact, the Artist’s Loft markers are fairly new. For some reason, although I have a FULL set of Copics AND Spectrum Noir markers, I thought I also needed the Artist’s Loft collection as well (not sure what I was thinking). I decided that I didn’t need all these markers, so the last Brand purchased is the first set to go! The Artist’s Loft markers are actually quite comparable to Copics and much more economical. They blend quite nicely. And if one dries out, you can purchase an individual replacement marker from Michaels, which is still less expensive than a Copics refill bottle. The Copics nibs (brush tip) will also work in the Artist’s Loft. Store Prices:24 Piece Set – $89.9912 Piece Set – $49.99 6 Piece Set – $28.99 *Not technically an Artist’s Loft color set. ***ATTENTION! PLEASE READ SHIPPING POLICY! ATTENTION!*** SHIPPING POLICY: YOU PAY EXACTLY WHAT THE SELECTED CARRIER CHARGES (yes, you get to choose your shipping method). We do NOT charge ANY “handling fees” to ship your order; meaning we do NOT add, build or “hide” any additional costs for shipping materials or labor. We even pass on the discount that the carrier offers eBay sellers (shh…did you know they do that?). We simply cannot charge less than what the actual shipping cost is as eBay not only charges us a fee for the cost of the item(s) sold, but eBay also charges us a fee on the shipping cost AND the sales tax your state charges. Basically, we are at the mercy of whatever the carrier charges to ship your order. *Please* keep this in mind when leaving feedback. Therefore, the price indicated for the shipping method is the ACTUAL price that the selected carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) charges. We try to use as much recycled shipping materials as possible to keep our shipping costs as low as possible so as to not charge you handling fees.You can choose your shipping option in your shopping cart.We happily ship worldwide (except to those countries specifically excluded by eBay)! ORDERING MULTIPLE ITEMS? When ordering multiple items, please “REQUEST TOTAL” in order to get an adjusted shipping price (shipping discount). Once you’ve finished shopping, go to your Shopping Cart. There will be a “Request Total” toward the top of the page (If you have any problems with this, please contact me). After you have done that, please allow me time to pull your order together, package and weigh it so that I can charge you the appropriate postage. Payment must be received within 24 hours of invoicing. RETURN POLICY: Items received that are damaged/defective, the wrong item or description, please contact me. All items come from a smoke-free environment.