I would include my own photos but I think jude's post already has very detailed unboxing pictures so check them out here.   A lot of information you can probably pick up from jude's post actually It is $249 and about $260 after shipping. The packaging was sufficient and clean. No peanuts...

Hey there Head-fi,   Just started getting into audiophile equipment a couple months ago, so I'll admit I'm still a newbie. I suppose I could afford to throw more money at this than I have been but I'm the "bang for the buck" consumer so I generally won't run out and buy the top of the line...