The pieces and board are in EXCELLENT condition although the board has numbers & letters written on the margin for teaching purposes!! The box is solid with moderate wear!! The directions are from a 1959 E.S. Lowe set!! Quoted shipping charges are based on the farthest zone from me, so if you live in closer proximity to Greensboro, NC, the cost will go down!! I refund overcharges less a small packing & handling fee, so even if you pay the quoted charge you will not be overcharged!! BUT PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICING to maximize your potential refund as ebay now charges a final value fee on the shipping too!! Please see my many other game and puzzle listings and email me with any questions!!