The camcorder works but it is finicky. It needs a new battery, the one included will only hold a charge for a few minutes. When I first started testing it the tape door would not close, it kept popping back up. After a while it stayed close like it normally would. One time I turned it on and it said it was in safe mode, it only happened once. I would describe it as usable but frustratingly so. Sold as is, for parts/repair/donor. The box has shelf wear and a big sticker on one side. See photos for condition.