True, all is fair in auctions. That said, it has happened to me, too. Sure it bugs me, and I would never do it to another person. After a short period of time of being PO'd about it, I realize that with the majority of auctions, there will be a next time.
Welcome Emily!
I too started out with just a few, and bought seeds from ones I couldn't afford the parent plants from. Those seedlings are my BABIES! I actually had to force myself to quit babying them - cause I only want the strongest to survive. Weak daylilies are no benefit to anybody, but I still want them all to live!