I have to agree with you here. At least give the buyer the option. Its possible in this case that EFX didn't want to deal simply with the large amount of returns of damaged covers by the USPS, UPS and FEDEX. However Code 3 had that figured out packaging wise. However we all know it takes very little mishandling to damage an acrylic cover. Especially one as LARGE as this one. I am sure the MR falcon cover was an incredible challenge.