Yes I know about having them pack but I was purchasing this and I paid the seller extra for shipping and they pocketed the money and packed "ok" but not great like I would have. I have shipped 3 featherweights without an incident having said that, even the PO said it appeared as if someone had stepped on the box and that that happened sometimes. Still no $ for the machine so I removed the motor and sold it separate to recoup just a little.