I bought this ball on 09.23.2013, because he reminded me of the game balls of my own children and they liked this ball most of all because of the beautiful red color and the dots of my grandchild for her birthday. The providers of these goods has very quickly send me the order. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the packaging. The ball was in a large cardboard loose. He was not additionally protected by a rigid material. When cutting the package I almost damaged the ball, because he was flush with the box lid. I hope that this deficiency will be turned off in favor of other Purchaser.