I bought 2 machines on e-bay and neither was packed to travel any farther than across the street. HELLO I live in Alaska. I made it crystal clear before I made my purchase !
One machine is usable the other is still sitting in the same place it was months ago. A quiet reminder of how some people don't care about the reciepient.
I do love my featherweight and use it often! If you live near the machine perhaps it will be ok!