[MrEdd]

I would assert that there is zero chance that nobody told him he wouldn't be able to just buy the land.

He is having a “do you know who I am?” moment.

I don't believe (going into this) that he grasped that some people desire to keep things they have and no amount of money will tempt them. The adage that everyone has their price isn't absolute.

[Reno89519]

My immediate thought is to offer to sell him lots of land here in Nevada. If he is gullable enough to buy my great Sierra beach front property, he can also deal with the wait for California to fall off into the ocean. I’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.

[thecodont]

I don't believe (going into this) that he grasped that some people desire to keep things they have and no amount of money will tempt them.

Like that dude named Naboth.