Just to put out a balanced argument here, mine are definitely not used, and it seems like he/she has sold around 20 other pairs with no problem. in any case, from the pairs i have owned, they all come a bit badly packaged (this is my 3rd pair all of them are split inside as well as all of them are tied by a little crappy bit of black plastic). I know i sound like I am defending the guy but i have to say he was really nice with me through the emails.I don't know what happened with your pair mate, but id say to anyone who has bought a pair, don't let a bit of a battered box make you think they are used. definitely check them before you come to that conclusion