Has anyone ever had any problems with shipping/handling with PSA?

I have pretty much everything that's high-end in my collection in the safety deposit box in screw down holders (most of which I acquired in the late 80's to early 90's). I want to ship all of this to PSA to get graded, but 1) I don't know how much to insure everything for, 2) I'm REALLY nervous about putting all of my high-end stuff in a box and mailing it, hoping it will get there, and 3) I don't know how much it would cost to insure something like this.
Have you guys ever had a package lost? It just looks like someone could see the PSA address on the box and look at the markings, and it's a big theoretical "target" to steal. Ya know?
Wouldn't it be better to just wait until they're at a show and drop them off yourself?
Lastly, I've heard several people say they scanned their cards before they were sent, and they received them back slabbed but DINGED by PSA staff. What's the recourse in a situation like this?
I'm probably being paranoid, but I'd be interested on hearing your thoughts.
Have you guys ever had a package lost? It just looks like someone could see the PSA address on the box and look at the markings, and it's a big theoretical "target" to steal. Ya know?
Wouldn't it be better to just wait until they're at a show and drop them off yourself?
Lastly, I've heard several people say they scanned their cards before they were sent, and they received them back slabbed but DINGED by PSA staff. What's the recourse in a situation like this?
I'm probably being paranoid, but I'd be interested on hearing your thoughts.
-- Ryan Bell
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<< <i>Wait for a show in your area that PSA is attending, and drop them off in person. This also saves you the "getting to PSA" shipping cost. >>
Plus, I believe Registered Mail can only be insured up to $25K.
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Neil
<< <i>Where do you live? The next two shows PSA will be at is the Chicago Sun Times Show(I will be at that one
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