It is not three melts, actually. It would be 3 packages. My original bag was going to have 3 melts in it. The box I am getting in at the end of the week, I am hoping to get 3 in there as well. With the crinkle paper for protection I may only be able to fit two. The cardboard/tissue paper/shrink wrap, my plan is for 3 in there as well. I responded to cost concerns in the off topic section already, so I won't repeat that portion here. Thank you.