Potential for shipping damage is life, but very low IMO if you use Michelle and the game is prepped properly. I would not depend on the pickup guys prepping it at all. The seller should cocoon that thing as much as possible.
I've bought many games this way including several 10k+ HEP machines. It can be nerve wrecking naturally.
I've only had one issue with an ACDC Premium, it was damaged on bottom near speaker grill. I was able to make good on a claim though so I cannot complain.