You are buying 5 (FIVE) NEW 3/16" DIAMETER by 24" LONG RODS of CLEAR EXTRUDED ACRYLIC. (Three Sixteenth inch x Twenty Four inch long) To assure that you get the finest quality, the protective sleeve is kept in place on the rods while being cut to protect the acrylic. 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 length tolerance of +/- 1/16" on all pieces. Distributed by Best Acrylics