Tosa Tool packages all subplates greased, sealed in plastic, and in a extremely durable wood crate (see pictures). It is then decided if it should ship UPS, FedEx, or LTL (LTL only for large plates other services will not pickup). Crates are screwed together using no less than 30 wood screws (get out your screw gun for opening it). All shipments are ground unless you are in a foreign country. Smaller items may come UPS or USPS flat rate.