its not hypothetical at all , its straight forward  only 3 answeres    send separate  or send in thesame 1 package   or refund  difference for combined postage.  if you cant say 1 of those   dont reply .  i have never said at this stage whats right or wrong   i am after some opinions on what would you do   also your point about sellers price things for multiple goods is not the case 3 complete different items ,i never said  they were the same