I was close to bidding on a SF yesterday, but have had poor luck in the past with SF's - so I talked myself out of bidding. It was going to be a Mother's Day gift to myself
And sometimes we have to remind ourselves that dip fans are usually smaller than tets.
That said, I would contact the seller first. Then baby the plants. Who knows, they might make it. Realize that I live in the north, but when I have had to baby some purchases, they might survive for a couple years, then disappear all together. Perhaps it's the weather, or I get tired of babying them - not sure.
I will admit, that I sure do love the LA, even with some bad experiences.
~jan