I've had six sets shipped to me with a 50% damage rate. Only one total loss though. The other sets all had good picture tubes and the cabinet damage wasn't that bad.
Admiral bakelite console #1 - Completely destroyed by UPS
Admiral bakelite console #2 - Cabinet, chassis and CRT well packed and shipped separately. Arrived without a scratch.
Admiral bakelite tabletop - A chunk broke off the cabinet.
Motorola VT71 wood - Arrived without a scratch.
Motorola bakelite tabletop #1 - Arrived without a scratch.
Motorola bakelite tabletop #2 - Chassis broke loose and damaged bottom of the cabinet.