I bought this with the intention of starting, but it didn't suit me, so I'm putting it up for sale. It's in very good condition, except for the head of the tuning adjuster on the thickest string, which is broken off. I'll also include the shoulder rest. I'm not very knowledgeable about violins, so please judge from the pictures. I can answer questions, but please understand that I may not be able to answer them due to my lack of knowledge. Regarding shipping, I plan to wrap the case in bubble wrap and ship it. (I'm not good at cardboard packaging, so I apologize...) I'm not very skilled, so the packaging may not be as neat as others. However, the case seems very sturdy, so it probably won't be a problem.