both were packed like the :smt096 the second one was just in a box no padding no nothing. it was packed by the seller. 1st one was packed by ups store!! well i figure it gives me a chance to use all this wood working junk i have here. may try a floor standing case!! you know: lower cabinet and machine case all one piece. mabye a glass door. i have some real nice mahogany used to be pews in an old church....