You are buying 5 (FIVE) NEW 3/8" DIAMETER by 12" LONG RODS of CLEAR EXTRUDED ACRYLIC. (Three Eighth inch x Twelve inch long) To assure that you get the finest quality, the manufacturers protective sleeve is kept in place on the rods while being cut to protect the acrylic. All rods are new and cut from new six foot lengths. All rods have saw cut edges on both ends. Saw cutting might cause some micro chips at the end of the rods as seen in the pictures. Please allow a tolerance of +/- 1/16" on all pieces. Distributed by Best Acrylics