He's a pretty clever fella, chock full of advice [and intel, for the right price..]

Read the Species + Adoptable T.O.S
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10026946/
-You may not claim the design as your own. Link back to me in the first piece of art or writing.
-All USD purchases go through Paypal.[Invoice only]
-Upon purchase, you will receive the adopt without a watermark.[Unless otherwise unavailable, which sometimes it can be.]
-Please respond within 48 hours of having your offer and or Ab accepted. Otherwise, the design will go back up for claim and or re-auction.
-Please DO NOT claim a design unless you are ready to pay for it upfront within 48 hours. (Holds can be made, but please say this is what you want upfront. [Holds last 1 week max.]
-Do not complain about pricing. it's rude and can cause unwanted conflict with others.
-Do not harass, beg or bother myself or a buyer over a design if you failed to obtain it, doing so will likely result in getting you blacklisted

I'll Consider offers at or above $35
AB: $85 [includes a fully lined and Shaded fullbody of the design]