This item came from a Sew & Vac shop buyout.  Many, but not all, items were displayed in a showroom that had a lot of windows and natural sunlight which has discolored some of the plastic packaging.  Rest assured that the items are brand new in the package unless otherwise stated and the discoloration is only to the packaging.  Some packages, like sewing patterns, have some shelf wear/tattered edges.  Most items are in perfect condition.  Consider this to be New Old Stock.  The packaging may be tired, but the product inside is fine.