Wow you sound like a sore loser. That person made both FTF's and that entitles him/her to both prizes, and did you think maybe they had a son/daughter that wanted one also? If that person made the trails then maybe that inspired him/her to get back into the sport and that's a great thing. It's not cheating as you are implying, its more like if someone puts a cache right by you, will you not go for it?!
Also, I really don't see the reasoning behind your anger, especially about the "not a premium member" comment. This sport/game is not about being a premium member. It's a game that anyone can play, thanks to the contributions you and I make by being premium members, and that makes me feel dammn good. I played for a while as a regular member, as I'm sure you did as well, and that never deterred me from claiming a prize or a cache, nor should it. Looking down at non-premium members is disgraceful behavior.
I am sorry you wasted your sons time and most likely drew him further from the game, but if you are an experienced cacher, you must have been prepared for not being the FTF. And as for your question, yes it happens all the time, losing is part of the game, so get over it!
