Willa

It is hard to give away especially when we put a lot of time and effort into it. It would have been a good idea to get a written appraisal for insurance purposes before sending. Not everyone values a quilt as worth more than an ordinary blanket but with an appraisal there is proof that your quilt is not an ordinary blanket. The appraisal could have also been given to the couple for their insurance, in case of theft, fire, etc. You might want to suggest that they get one.

I think shippers actually have the right to inspect what is sent especially if insured for a high dollar amount. They're not asking because they're looking for stuff to take(its a federal crime). They need to check if the item is what is stated and the condition to make sure someone isn't trying to scam them(example someone sending broken glass then claiming the shipper broke a priceless family heirloom that's been in the family for centuries) and to make sure it's properly insulated against damage. There are also some items which can NOT be sent through the regular mail/package channels so they have to have an idea what is in there in case someone is trying to send such an item. You can tell them no but if you do don't be surprised if they tell you no we won't send.