The DVDs came packaged as if I had bought them off the store shelf. However, when I opened the packages to see if they survived the shipment, I discovered that each box held a flimsy box with the DVDs placed in plastic CD/ DVD holders like is gotten from a office supply store. I am even questioning whether for the $216.00 I paid, that these are legitimate DVDs and not pirated copies. I will be extremely angry if even one of the DVDs does not play correctly. I mailed them to my intended recipient, and I will follow up with her as to whether they play like standard DVDs that is sold in a store, or if any of them are sub-standard.I have bought many items from Amazon, and through their web site. Up until this time, I have been happy with every single thing I have bought.