Size is important. I try to use the postal service, finding it to be the least expensive way for me to ship anywhere. To do so, the box must not exceed a certain size based on the box length (L) and girth (Hx2 + Wx2). This is how I break a bike down to fit into a box small enough for the post office to accept...

The X10 will have to fit into a box cut down to the size indicated by the black tape on the box...


Tie wrap everything together snugly. You don't want stuff rattling around or moving independently inside the box...


I crumple up newspaper and put it inside a plastic bag, then tie the top off tight. I use this method to help pad inside the box...


And these numbers indicate length of the box how size impacts shipping cost. However, once the length plus girth exceeds the postal limit, forget about it an pay a huge price for FedEx or similar shipping services...



And this is an example of how size impacts price to ship...