| Sharkabilly -- Laminates are pretty tough, but spending a bit more on a padded bag will buy you some piece of mind without requiring you to pump iron to be able to haul around a hardshell case. I got mine from Bob Gollihur, whose ads are on these pages, and I love it. It has an inch or so of padding all the way around and many straps, not to mention functional luggage wheels. I think I paid $249 for what is called the "Professional." (That's the bag, definitely NOT the player).
Upton advertises a similar bag at the same price.
Safe hauling! | 
