Bold approach
There is another way..
A friend of mine used to transport large mirrors in gilt frames from UK to Spain-as a business.
He merely stuck the destination label onto the frame. No packaging, nothing. Not one from about 20-30 was damaged in the slightest. You are of course relying on the integrity of the handlers that they KNOW what they're dealing with (as opposed to knowing that it's merely fragile etc) and hoping that they will treat the item with care and consideration.
Worth a shot? He who dares wins! (borrowed from another source!)