I got a crank from ebay that came in a box...
However, it was just tossed into the box, not in a trash bag or wrapped in anything... BUT they did protect it somewhat.. they filled the big oversized box half full with packing penuts.... The UPS driver left the box at the end of my driveway because my dog was outside, as I walked up to it I saw half of the crank sticking out... I just though to myself.. awww ********! But it turned out to be a pile of crap anyhow, so I got my money back from paypal...
BTW I hate sellers on ebay just for the fact that they wait for you to leave feedback before they leave you yours.... even though you paid right away. the longest I've gone with out paying was two days, unlike sellers who sometimes wait 2 weeks to even ship the item... THEN hold the feedback over your head... I now have neg feedback because the seller was a dip********.....
Even though you guys most likely sell on ebay too, I think I'd rather buy through the forums... Only buy ebay if I see a good deal... But most things are over priced to make up for the fees that the seller passes onto you.
Oh yeah, I don't think neg feedback is called for... I would leave pos feedback because you lucked out, but write that was packed poorly, and for buyers to beware that items may be packed poor...