I have less experience than some others here but have only once had an item damaged in shipment and once had a box damaged but the item was fine. Most items were packed extremely well, some triple-boxed. But I have seen both FedEx and UPS drivers literally throw heavy, fragile packages down on my doorstep, so I think I have been lucky.
Fedex and Ups Damage thread
Just for giggles Wondering if your like to share your Damages from shipping.
Let me start thinks off.
Krell ksa-2 amp. Knocked out of square in for factory overhaul
Canary ca-... Monos Slammed, bent back panel binding posts
Vac 140 monos Completely destroyed 1 amp Lost the other...
Rogue 120 mons Slammed back panel.
Jbl L300 Slammed broke out front baffle
ect..