That stinks. Mine came the same way but came away with a tiny chip on the corner of one part. If you get your money back, etc. and still want one, PM me and we can set up a price and payment. I'll ship it in a box (I have the one with the steel center drives as well) I'll never use it. I bought it for an e-revo conversion and then just went with an e-revo chassis so it's collecting dust (along with my conversion bits)