This all the way. Especially for those further away - social security may not be there, or at least not as helpful, during retirement the way some folks in government are talking.
Not sure if you're still looking for a shipper or not, but I'd recommend A-1 Auto Transport, Inc. Used them a couple times over the years for long distance transport and never had an issue. Typically on the more affordable side too.
I've had some fairly minor issues in the past with them, but nothing too serious or costly. That said, I'd probably opt not to get them if it doesn't matter to you. If I didn't care either way, I probably would have been a little peeved with even with minor problems I encountered.
I've only heard of it because of John Madden and assumed it was a kind of a goof, but I know it's popular enough that a lot of people must be doing it. Personally I'm not really a fan of duck. Can you put a tri tip inside a turkey? I might be into that.