I've since found the $35 per chick for the Lav Orp to be more across the board. Since the $9 price was on a "Keep Away" site, I'm guessing you get what you pay for. ;-)
I had planned to order Lav Orps elsewhere, but scratched that idea after reading horrid reviews on that hatchery earlier today. Seeing the positive comments about MPC led me to their site. Talk about sticker shock!! The chicks I want cost $9 or $10 at other places, but $36 at MPC! Anyone...