just rap it in cotton stuff like the old type gause...now used to make the insides of home made pillows. yep, you gata go into a girly store for it.
or use cotton balls. stick it in a tube or rap it all up with newspaper and ship properly.
don't fret over it too much.
if I had the spare cash, I'd buy a few off of you.
good luck.
Harry
edit: ooops, you ment the "ends" also refered to as the spike(s)....no biggie bro. just helps the new people who don't know how to cool off the "warm" glue before attaching it to a lid.