ouch that hurts! so so sorry.
hubby packed a sewing machine to go bring home from OH to CA and he packed it pretty darn good ... too good ...it was so heavy and taped so tight the airlines thought it contained a bomb (I'm guessing) they ripped it apart, tore off the bottom, removed the wiring ... it was a mess. After we complained and they said 'not their problem', next time do not pack it let the airlines inspect it and they will pack it .. wonder how good so that the handlers don't throw it around ..