I don't know about either of those vendors but I just placed another order (my 3rd) with mismas2011 from the Czech Rep. and hers always arrive in pretty good shape. Of course I don't order any of the thin-leaved, delicate ones but the extra travel time doesn't hurt them if they're packed properly.

gloria

Oops, in the interest of full disclosure, I also ordered from the Italian vendor and the H. multiflora I got had just one leaf! Half dead already on arrival! Needless to say, it didn't survive. IOW, it's something of a crap shoot but I believe the majority would be responsible and knowledgeable about the necessary care required for shipping overseas.