I shipped a Featherweight to my Grandson's wife in December via Fedex. I used a LOT of quilt batting remnants to firmly enclose the machine in the case. I then packed it in another box with bubblewrap. At the Fedex store I had them pack the box into another box with more bubble wrap so the sewing machine would not have a chance to move. It arrived safely without damage. I don't trust the post office. To me it was worth the extra expense to ensure the sewing machine arrive without damage.