[Ron Ramirez]

PS. Anyone has experience in shipping these? I mean, should I put some cushoning material between the lid and the turntable and so on?

Yes, definitely put some bubble wrap or foam between the lid and turntable. Try to arrange it so that the tone arm cannot move in shipment.

Place in a box large enough so that you can get at least two inches of your favorite packing material completely surrounding the TPA-1 (top, bottom, all sides).

Packing peanuts do work - if you use enough of them. The trick is to use so much that you have difficulty closing the box flaps.

Finally, do Tim a favor and send it back via FedEx Ground/Home Delivery. Don't use Parcel Select from the post office.