I cannot speak for HojOe, but I believe what he told you is correct, due to my past experiences. The last several I have bought have come exactly like he said, and in perfect condition. Sometimes we overthink something. I've accumulated several of those cheap, plastic cases now. And, the next one I ship will be shipped out the same way I have been receiving them. Last one was in one of those cheap, plastic, closed cell eggshell foam cases, with each component separately wrapped in bubble wrap inside it. I don't think you can improve on that.

SRH

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