Next week, I need to ship several instruments overseas for a gig. Should they all go together in a single box or crate (which is bigger and heavier, but perhaps sturdier) or individually boxed (which also involves the risk of them getting separated enroute)? They are fully insured, so I don't care about the carrier's coverage, but we do want them playable on arrival, so I am very worried about the carrier's level of care. And, of course, we aren't getting rich on these gigs, so lowest cost would be nice (but not at the risk of ruined horns).

Anybody got any experience and advice for a travelling rookie?