Larry DelGrego & Son Shipping/Refinish Question

[Dane Atkinson]

I plan to send my Parker to DelGrego for some repairs and have a few questions.
On their website under "Services" they have "Hard Copy Standard Appraisals" for what looks to be $100. Is this a mandatory service that is done once they receive the gun?
I plan on having screws repaired, new pad and crack in stock repaired. Also any other repairs (if any) that could be done without sacrificing the historical value of the gun. Dents, dings, scratches, etc...
It sounds like I just ship the gun to their store with some notes on what I want done and that's it. No need to contact?
Also any tips on the safest way to ship/package the gun.

Thanks, Dane