Shipping cost is a tricky subject. As an owner of a small daylily business myself you have to take into consideration many different things. I charge $15 for up to $50 in sales, $25 for $50 to $100 and anything over $100 shipping is free. Usually I lose money on shipping because most generally people either order under 50 or over 100. It also depends on where the plants are going to, what the seller is charged for postage. If it is regional to your area, say for example I am from Michigan so anything in the surrounding states would be less than something going to say Florida, Georgia , or out west. I do think the $3 dollars for each additional purchase is a bit much. when I sell on the auction I charge $9 + $1 for each additional purchase. I would suggest that if buying on the auction limit your purchases and check out small growers and other daylily businesses websites. you will find quality plants and will be purchasing from state licensed and inspected growers.
