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Originally Posted by Javi

It does look as if it were shipped and returned, happens all the time in the auto parts industry. Doesn't mean the parts are used or worn, just that someone purchased it and returned it. It was then re-stocked, and re-sold.

As for the power-coating being nicked and some of the parts being dinged and scratched... good luck with that one.. The box will come just like that from Firestone. The parts are nested together and will rub during shipment..

Yes the box has been opened and yes the parts bag was opened but I'll bet no one at SD Springs knew that..

If I'd have gotten those parts in that condition I'd have checked to see if all the hardware was there and gone on to install them... Oh... and what I saw on the bags is from the mold release agent and rubber.. The next set you get will look pretty much the same.

Both sets of mine did except for the open hardware bag..

X2 to that!!
As long as all the parts are these what does it matter? If missing part then contact the vendor to get replacements.