In 23 years as a Navy Wife, I always had a few things I wanted to pack myself. It usually took 2 days for our pack out, so the movers would leave several boxes made up and ready to pack when they left the first day. I packed, but did not seal them. The mover would check them, and sometimes put a few more things in and seal. That way they were still insured. I was fortunate not to have much damage in all those years, including 2 overseas moves. But, I didn't have very many precious things then! Raising 3 kids on a Navy salary in the 60's and 70's didn't allow for much extra. I was not a quilter then so only had 1 machine which was in use all the time making clothes!