Use Polygon. I have yet to be charged anything. I have nothing in the wallet for them to take. I think it's $109 at the moment, still ridiculous unless you're verified and have buyers, for a non Polygon minting.
Even the 30 gwei anti spam fee is much much less expensive than 5 HIVE plus 1 HIVE per edition. That needs to change and they need to just take a percentage. 10% cut is enough, but I know they're starting up and I can understand the need for it until the platform takes off.