Confused about bounties

I posted a bounty and then realized that the pattern was already uploaded. I reported it to the admin. I spent points to post the bounty - do I get those points back?

Also, Ive posted bounties and then found copies of those patterns elsewhere. If I upload my own bounties, do I get my points back?

pitussa

If you ask politely :) Im sure the admin will give your coins back!

CraftyLouAnna

I did this as well. But I will pay the uploader for the pattern they provided.   I think its only fair that I pay them for their time and its a bounty well spent.