Sure seems like you cant trust anyone anymore. Thats so sad! I just inquired about 15 books on ebay, all were flower and perennial type softcover, and between the pages of 92 and 144, so very thin and small books.. except 2 which has 240 and 280 pages. I was going to use the buy it now option..all were at $1.00. Cheap enough and I figured a good way for me to learn about my new outdoor gardening addiction..I asked them about combined shipping (all from the same buyer) told me no...my books would of cost me $15.00, and shipping could of easily been put in a flat rate box for $12.00 there price for shipping to me was $80.00!!!!! Talk about inflated shipping. I passed on buying the books. Ebay sure isnt like it use to be.