just won this locomotive on ebay. shipping advice

[bmcgarth13]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130853528823...84.m1439.l2649

hey guys, I just won this locomotive on ebay. (I think I got a good deal. 80 bucks plus 30 for shipping) been wanting one for a while now so I'm really excited. this is my first ebay purchase of a tv, so I was wondering what I should advise the seller to do for safe shipping. I do not want the bakelite to crack. the auction quoted 30 for shipping, but does that seem light? should they ship the cabinet and chassis separately? what has been your prior experience, especially if anyone on here has purchased a locomotive on ebay? thanks a lot for your time as always
Bryan