Very clean example of the fabled "pinch ear" cable. Minimal damage as there is just the tiny ridge imperfection you can see in the picture that looks like a mold defect with a tiny associate flake mentioned for accuracy. One other 1/8" base flake and some light roughness on the bottom edge of the inner skirt along a small under-poured area - very minor. Very tip of both ears have some minor manufacturing defects in the way of tiny pock marks - also very minor. $600 plus shipping.