Although the two replacement Drayton Synchronous Motorised Valves that I ordered arrived well wrapped to protect them in transit, the original wrapping of the individual valves was quite shabby in appearance - both the plastic bags were discoloured and the cardboard was crumpled and stained in parts (see photos 1 & 2). I can only assume that they have been in storage for a very long time. Nonetheless, I hope they will be a good direct replacement for my existing valves (see photos 3 & 4).