That is exactly what happened. He did offer it to me. I thought, and still think the price was too high, so he sold it to someone else who lied to him about his views on myself and Bitcoin Cash.
Then you got bamboozled again.
Nice. Very nice. This is even better than my theory.
First Karpeles, then Craig and who knows whoever else fooled you in the past.
Not just that somebody outbid you, he also fooled the owner. (and you) This is what happens when you go to war against a much bigger community than yours. Now you know, no trade you'll ever do is gonna be safe.