This EPE Pen is beautiful and has never been opened or used. Tip cover is still sealed and intact unopened. I have had these for years in smokefree storage. I opened one and batteries need replacing and ink part need replacing since it dried up. I have had these since the early 2000's. It is sold as is. It take 2 small round batteries and was workiing when stored but as you know batteries only last so long. Battery compartment is clean and ready for new batteries.