Goat approached me with 3:1 odds, I replied saying I would consider his offer against others I was getting as I have limited funds to place on this bet and I'd like to take the best offer.  I told Goat I would consider his offer and reply as to whether or not I would allocate my funds to a contract with him.

This is no ploy.  Simply a bet, feel free to read the bet contract already initiated. 

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