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- CRT-based Macs from the Performa 5xx era commonly suffer shipping damage due to brittle aging plastic.
- Out of twelve Macs tracked on eBay, four arrived broken, one had minor damage, one prompted a refund complaint, and the other six had no feedback.
- Smaller 'pizza box' Macs often survive shipping due to lighter weight and generous bubble wrap.
- A successful shipment of a Macintosh TV in 2013 was due to thick bubble wrap and suspension packing, but plastics may be more fragile now.
- Shipping services like USPS, UPS, and FedEx handle packages roughly, increasing risk for heavy, fragile all-in-one Macs.
- Sellers are advised to avoid shipping these machines or use heavy-duty protection; buyers should request double-boxing and confirm packing materials.