When I received the rain gauge the item had been opened and re-taped shut. Which would be fine if I purchased a used item, but this rain gauge is described as "new." The rain gauge was also broken when I opened it. I'm not sure if it was damaged in transit or if it was used, damaged, and repackaged. Either way there's no point returning it as it would cost more to ship it back to Amazon than it cost, but I am disappointed that they are selling what appears to be a used product as new.