I have received 3 Salukis and a 1pc recurve up to now and they all arrived OK with cardbord boxes. All senders used homemade cardboard boxes which were tear down from other packages. Wrapped the bow with a bow sock. extra bubble wrap all around the bow, especially around the limb tips and siyahs. Then filled both end of the box with more bubble wraps or newspapr for more cushions. Of course they are all insured. I noticed that the shipping and insurance total is about < $40 each time.