I ordered the Braun MX2050 Power Max Blender as a gift for my son in law. Because it's a gift I didn't open it but let me tell you how it was delivered. It was not packaged in anything but the box you would find on a store shelf. There was a slice producing a hole through the box that was about 2 inches long and all the way into the box. It was raining out and the item sat in the rain with no protection until the carton was puckered and damaged. I am going to be very embarrassed to give this as a gift.