I've purchased 7 or 8 pieces of stainless jewelry from ScrapMetal23 over the past year, and most have been great  (shiny new, unused, great fit between ring and ball) This one was a 5 star. Its only been in for 2 days now (PA piercing) and it feels great. Previous piece was also from SM23 ...  a 316L Surgical Steel Captive Bead Ring CBR 2g 1/2"  just as great no issues with it.