Apple Pencil (USB-C), open box/never used

Apple USB-C pencil Purchased directly from Apple in November 2023 NEVER USED- opened/attempted to connect and realized it was not compatible with my (older) iPad Box reads: For iPad models with USB-C connector and the latest version of iPadOS. *Box had some damage. My kid put stickers all over it and I attempted to removed them. Please message me with any questions!