I have had the same experience as RebelliousBrick. Sometimes, but not always,
the Gift with Purchase set is shipped separately from a large set. I also agree
with RebelliousBrick that this is because of where the sets ship from.
You didn't actually think that TLC cares about our boxes getting crushed,
did you?
Big maybe on that. I thought everything came out of Illinois. Mos Eisley's
were 9+ pounds and came with the GWPs in the same box. The Orient Expresses
were 7+ and came in the "ready to ship" boxes that are custom sized,
but the the GWPs came separate. Where else do they ship from in the US?
I have received Shop At Home orders from Kentucky.