You are buying 5 (FIVE) NEW 1/4" DIAMETER by 24" LONG RODS of PURPLE TRANSLUCENT EXTRUDED ACRYLIC. (Quarter inch diameter x Twenty Four inch long) As you can see from the picture of the rods on the Black grid, these rods are translucent. The color of the rods might vary depending on the back round color and light conditions due to being translucent. You are buying and will receive FIVE PURPLE TRANSLUCENT 1/4" x 24" rods. 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 can cause micro chips on the ends of the rods as seen in the pictures. Please allow a tolerance of +/- 1/16" on all pieces.