I am to the point where I buy mostly from those that combine shipping. If you send it all in one package then it is one shipping price and not three separate packages. If they add a little ($.50 - $1) for each additional item, I do not have a problem, but spending $3.50 per chip can cost you more in shipping than what you spent on the items.

But, I do have to agree that you should always ask first before buying.