Purchases the "scratched" version due to the amazing price, being an owner of the bar already I knew it was a great deal. When I received the bar I was shocked to see the condition of it in a good way. This bar looked just like the full price version I had. There was one small cosmetic scratch about 2" long on the coating between the center knerl and outer and that was it. Bar could have easily passed as non-blemished. Super happy I purchased it. If anyone is questioning buying this bar, don't!!! Buy it, the rotation is like butter for a bushing bar and the best I have ever felt, whip is great and knerling is grippy but not sharp. I keep my bar at my gym and it is the bar everyone ask to use. Great product, great construction, and great company. Thanks Vulcan