The photos are of the actual item you will receive. Will be posted securely packed in a strong box.
For UK buyers I will send by Royal Mail Special Delivery, fully tracked and insured. I can combine postage for multiple purchases sent to UK addresses.
For buyers outside the UK I use the Ebay Global Shipping Program, this does not allow combined postage and I have no control over the shipping costs and customs arrangements which are set by Ebay.