I will package the item to prevent water damage before shipping. When shipping, I may squeeze out air by hand, which could result in the box or bag being packed tightly. If you are concerned about this, please refrain from purchasing. As this is a prize item, please consider purchasing with the understanding that there may be initial scratches, arm marks, scratches from dropping, dirt on the inside of the machine or at the prize exit, loose stitching, etc., even if it is new and unused. Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection or are overly concerned about details.