WE TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION AVAILABLE TO SHIP YOUR ITEMS SAFELY, BUT CANNOT CONTROL WHAT HAPPENS IN TRANSIT. THEREFORE WE REQUIRE BUYER TO PURCHASE SHIPPING INS. TO PROTECT AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE.Photograph will be wrapped in a plastic cover and protected with a fiberboard photomailer (specifically made to send 8x10s thru the mail) to prevent from damage in the mail system. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING WHENEVER POSSIBLE. All packages are shipped CANADA POST SURFACE MAIL. *** VERY IMPORTANT: You Must allow sufficient time for your item to arrive. Southern U.S. can take up to a month. Overseas a month+.**** Many items arrive much sooner-See Feedback- But I DO NOT have control over the Postal Service OR  holdups by customs at the border!