"New sealed" meaning? Mascara problems!

[catsareprettycool]

Hi all, 

I purchased a couple of mascaras from an independent seller; I've bought this particular brand of mascara before from stores (it has since been discontinued), so I know it should arrive shrink wrapped when brand new, to keep the liquid fresh.

The mascara I bought from the ebay seller however, arrived without said wrapping. Suspiciously I tested both mascara wands... They're both pretty dry, and not really suitable for a "brand new" product. 🙁 Pretty useless to me, to be honest. They've probably been stored for a while. 

I checked the seller's listing, just to make sure I had read everything correctly before purchasing, I have to admit the description is pretty short, but clearly states "NEW SEALED. Condition is New"... Although they're definitely not "SEALED", at least in my understanding of the term. 

Do I have a case for "Item not as described"? 

Admittedly, the product photos do not show the mascara in the wrapping either, an error on my part. 😑

Any help or advice is appreciated!

😊

[john1297576]

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