Losing out

As stated people I get it.  Sorry for the mini vent.  Perhaps I am "ticked" at myself.  Though I still wonder about that 14 hour gap.  Surely it afforded time to alert me that another player was involved.  When I placed the offer it was still open for sale.  No buy it now option.  That is what perplexes me.  Again, life goes on.

The good news if you keep looking here daily it is very likely to find another of the same product:)

These things happen, it's a jungle out there, and there are no rules of engagement. I have had sellers and buyers back out on their word to me.
Money talks, bullshit walks.

That said, if it were me, I probably would have given you the heads up, hoping to start a bidding war over my wares. Though if someone else did just hit the "Buy it Now" button, then maybe he had no choice.

As @gshepardbuster says: The good news if you keep looking here daily it is very likely to find another of the same product:)

ah, gshepardbuster your words hold wise in likelihood, a thing to welcome and anticipate drpat, the wind may still be at your back afterall.

@drpat, You say you get it, but your next statements shows that you really don't. 

As soon as "good conversations" ensue you need to conclude them with either:
A) Here is my firm offer good for X amount of time. Ready to pay now.
B) I'd like to mull it over until the end of the day, so will you accept $100 refundable deposit NOW via paypal to hold it until the end of the day and give me right to match other incoming offers.
or C) I'd like to mull it over and will get back to you by day's end, and I accept the risk that you might accept another firm offer(maybe even at a lower price) if one comes in. 
Expecting anything more from the seller isn't reasonable nor to be expected from most sellers here, not even those you know personally.

Good luck on the next one! Guessing you'll find a better deal. Cheers,
Spencer