I was going to post the same yesterday, but I've understood that LoyceV is actually preferred and in such cases there's not much we can do 


From that merit I'd think that he is somewhat relieved that he was not sold, even if the payment could look better.
But most probably such payment will come with extra "tasks" he may or may not want to do. I mean, did you think that this payment is only for the avatar??!?!