Shipping is free within USA and $150 via USPS first class mail service worldwide. You can choose faster and more expensive shipping during check out. Vase looks very nice. It has some unusual damage. It seems that pattern is made on some kind of class coating. And it is pealing on the top. If you look at the pictures, you could notice that near the top coating is separating from the glass. But other then that I don't see anything damaged. Glass looks nice. I don't see any chips or cracks. Vase has metal base. Item is sold as pictured. All items come with 90 day money back guaranty.