Ribbon has been opened and ends have been cut. You can see the remaining ribbon that’s left on the spool in the pictures. Colors may vary due to lighting and screen settings. Most items are shipped with reused/recycled material. The package might not be pretty but it’s helping the environment which is a win for everyone. Ribbon may ship in a poly bag. If this is an issues please let me know. Please ask questions prior to purchasing and thank you for looking. Please check out my other items - I truly appreciate your business! Bin 87