As I understand, you had made the deal, and I would of told the buyer that he has took my offer and but out! But That is only my thoughts! It was kind of you to let the young man make the extra $25.00, but if he had agreed to take your $100.00 offer, I would feel that the other person stepped out of line. i see that happen all the time. my problem is, the other person didn't have what it takes to do the dealing part and let you do all the work, and then took advantage of you. there will be a lot of people that dissagree with me, that is why this is still USA.
When I make a deal, it done, no matter if someone offers more or not, but the kid did ask you, and you must of felt sorry for him and let the other guy buy it.

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Like I said, some people just dont have manners.  Then theres people not smart enough to use manners. And then theres people who will accept it.  They are the people who are kept out of the loop and spend their time trying to beat the other guy out of a hundred dollar rifle. 
   

                      Joe.

I would have had the gun in my hands but they were full at the time. Made that mistake before and knew better but hands were full. When the kid asked me if it was all right with me I could have said no. The gun was only worth $100 to me at the time. I could have said I will give you the $125 and bought it but my number was $100. I figured the kid could could use the extra $25 and I did not need the rifle . The other guy sort of rubbed me the wrong way and I figured I had best walk away before I said something out of line myself. Not worth an argument over. Kid is happy. Other guy got a great deal, and I still have money in my pocket. Just another learning experience. Personaly I always make sure that any two people who are dealing are finished before I get involved.
Was at a show years ago when an older gentleman walked in with a Smith & Wesson Model 16 .32 Magnum. Dealer offered him $300. Gun was worth at least $600 at the time. I was going to offer him $400 but waited for dealer to finish. Guy sold it to dealer for $300. I walked away, mad at myself for missing a great deal, but knowing I did the right thing.

I have had the same thing happen.  It's HARD to keep out of a deal when  you know there is still "money on the table" but no gun is worth getting into an argument over.  Guess it's true, the old saying that IF IT'S GOT TITS OR TRIGGERS IT'LL CAUSE 'YA TROUBLE.