I was lucky enough to get mine through an open box purchase. I'm not sure if this was normal but one
problem I had with my SPP was that the motor seemed to go off and on at random moments. There were a
couple of times I had a break unexpectedly and a piece broke off from the tip of my pen somehow so I
don't quite have the luxury of placing it inconspicuously but overall this is one of the best reels
out> However, since I don't do alot of stage performances I've done just as well using Loops for
most of the effects I do with SPP.