I've received 4 of my 6 (blush) orders, and all were in perfect condition...out of the 42 books I've received so far (double blush), only 4 have had any marks - 2 with pen marks through the UPC code, 2 with black marker dots. I'd give any of these as gifts (in fact, that's exactly what I plan to do).
Stacy
Wife to K
Mommy to A (5) and twins E & S (1.5)
The biggest mistake I made is the one that most of us make...I did not live in the moment enough. I wish I had not been in such a hurry to get on to the next thing: dinner, bath, book bed. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less. - Anna Quindlen