Ernie, didn't you leave out a detail or two?
1) Seller said first $25K gets it, he had to unload fast.
2) Eveyone was naturally suspicious, given all the frauds out there.
3) Someone offered $30K
4) You offered $35K.
5) $30K bidder cried foul.
You did get there first
! And we don't think you're that "dirty."