A case is about 40 pounds. Most of these have large holes. Many have bought these and found them ugly. Take care. Planter beads, with their hut made look, get the Seal of Poor Quality. They may run 8mm to 18mm. Your mix may not match the picture on our site. They vary from case to case. Yes, expensive to ship. For instance, a case to Miami costs approximately $32.41. We sell tons of these.