But if the 'thing' is damaged during shipping, the buyer can then legitimately state the item is defective:
Section 437
Rights of buyer in the case of defects
If the thing is defective, the buyer may, provided the requirements of the following provisions are met and unless otherwise specified,
1. under section 439, demand cure,
2. revoke the agreement under sections 440, 323 and 326 (5) or reduce the purchase price under section 441, and
3. under sections 440, 280, 281, 283 and 311a, demand damages, or under section 284, demand reimbursement of futile expenditure.