just won this locomotive on ebay. shipping advice

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Insist that the seller take it to UPS and have them pack it. Pay for the packing and shipping what ever that cost is don't skimp. The set weighs 42 lbs. Unless you live across the street I can't imagine where it could be shipped for 30 dollars. Do not under any circumstances let the seller ship with Fedex. They will not pay off on any damage to that kind of item. If UPS packs and ships at least with proper insurance you stand a chance of getting compensated for damage. Here's a couple pictures of the inside of a locomotive. One good drop would be enough to dislodge the metal band that secures the CRT to the chassis then the follow up mishandeling will certainly brake off the neck. There has been a lot of talk on this forum about using Grayhound to ship. I have never personally used them but others have with good luck. I think the handeling is better.