Hi vaclov,
 
I've bought a truckload of vacuums on eBay by now and they've been shipped to me by mail or carrier.
 
First I'd say, an eBay shoppers plea, allow shipping fees to remain reasonable.  There are sellers who attempt to boost the take by inflating shipping fees well above what they actually are. Clearly state how shipping will be charged -- by rate of flat fee.  eBay, I believe has  online zip code calculators to make this simple for you.
 
If you do not have a UPS account and do not post auction items on eBay regularly you're probably better served to use the post office for shipping.  Once it's bought and you've received payment, take it to your local post office.  Definitely forget about the llittle "we'll ship it for you" franchises as that will in no way prove cost effective.
 
If the original box is worn, you can chuck it.  Being your vacuum is not old the original box will probably be of no significance to a buyer merely looking for a machine for everyday use.  Go to your local supermarket, chain drug store or any local business near you and merely tell them you need a big box.  They're usually glad to give them to any on who asks.
 
Packing material is up to you.  It's protecting the item from damage that counts.  Machines have come to me quite well done in plastic bubble wrap but have also been shipped surrounded with packing peanuts (which I hate), old cushioning foam, newspaper and even old laundry -- not used of course.
 
You may want to wrap individual attachments, place the hose in a plastic bag and tape separated suction wands together.  UPS is known for its brutality to anything enclosed in cardboard.  Therefore whatever material you use to pack the machine with, to keep shipping weight in reasonable range be sure that you use a box just big enough to allow an inch or so of protective cushioning all around to protect the items inside if banged or dropped.  
 
Making clear the sales is final, by all means encourage buyers to add on a litte extra for insurance.  You should also be able to get this info online if not from eBay then at USPS online  --  
 
http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=home&page=0061calculatepostage
 
Good luck,
 
Venson
 

You could go to an aerus/electrolux branch and they more than likely will give you a box that the machines came in. Any plastic body machine box will work.The shipping weight should be 20lbs or 22 lbs. Ups does not ship to p.o. boxes.
 
 
O.T.

Just wanted to say I've had another great experience on eBay.  A seller with a real eye discovered and put a great 1205 on the auction block and I landed it.   He did everything right.  So right, I even had to forgive him for the packing peanuts he used when I found the Lux has arrived double-boxed with the peanuts as a buffer between.  What can you say to someone like that other than, "Please take my money"?
 
The meaningful  points were of course, an item worthy of pursuit, impeccable know-how in regard to item description, shipping with speed and economy and the execution of the transaction with the greatest of courtesy.
 
Venson