"I was bidding in a hurry just before leaving for Tennessee and didn't fully read the auction descriptions. Therefore, did not notice that shipping on two of the lots was $3.50 each and on the other two $5.00 each."

Everything past that statment is meaningless to me.

So, eight negatives get generated because a buyer who failed to read and understand what he was agreeing to feels cheated, and a seller who made his terms clear feels he was neg'ed for no valid reason.

Another "interpersonal" dispute that cannot possibly be resolved.

Buyers, read the desciption and make sure the terms are clear to you before bidding.

Sellers, you'll probably make more money in the long run by keeping your shipping & handling charges to a mimimum.