My mom had very expensive glassware collection that she often shipped and displayed at shows. Hers were shipped in a cardboard box in another cardboard box with lots of bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts to prevent breaking. Then once at the show she would set them up on a folding table in the display area. No case. Her insurance company was fine with this and I'm talking pieces that appraised at around $10,000. She went through Chubb Insurance. She did have a shelf to collapse in her case at home and damage a fairly expensive piece. She called them and they sent her a check - no adjustor, no picture, just sent her a check. They were also fantastic to work with after mom passed away and during the auction process.