I received my Sunpark Ring lamp ballast from Semper Lite, shipped promptly via USPS in protective bubble wrap. The ballast was received in an additional plastic bag and in good condition. It's quieter than my previous larger ballast and delivers a solid (flicker-free) bright light. I just hope it continues to perform like my previous ballast for 20+ years. At around $17, this is a reasonable price to easily replace a failed ballast and continue using the existing light fixture. I am happy with this purchase.