Definitely was a new liner picked up from the dealer. Maybe I got a blem? The holes were not huge and very thin plastic, but certainly my liner couldn't hold water as a result. I wasn't impressed for the price paid. No way of proving it now, my whole liner vaporized in a wildfire along with the unit. I chose not to buy another with the new unit, purchased a canopy instead. At least the canopy will keep debris out the front and back trays, not just the rear.