Christy, I would contact Akar Design, a great contemporary ceramics gallery in Iowa and see what their policies are regarding the shipment of pottery. I've purchased half a dozen pieces by some well-known potters (Warren MacKenzie among them) and you might inquire what their policy is with the artists in their shows. They are a terrific gallery, very organized, professional and responsive. I bet they might be able to assist you. I am a potter (on the side) and shipping is always an issue, even with pieces of little monetary value. www.akardesign.com 319.351.1227 Good luck! Lori Hamilton Washington, DC -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Christy Samuelson Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 3:08 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Shipping policy & insurance Our museum is running into problems with shipping insurance. We are an all-ceramic museum. Some of the carriers (UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, etc.) do not insure ceramics and if one can get insurance at all, through the shipper or a third party, the limit is $1,000 at most. Cost of shipping insurance through our major provider (who insures our collection) is out of sight. When dealing with collectors or other institutions we do use an art shipping company and do carry insurance, but with contemporary artists we would like to develop an at-your-risk policy. This plan may sound unprofessional, but it is reality. Help! Please share how your institution handles shipping policy in reference to insurance. Thank you. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).