I try hard as hell not to make an offer. I'd prefer if they go first. What if I offer too much? I've screwed myselfOffer 300-400 and see what happens
I ask them how much they're looking for. I say that's not the way the world works.
"When you go to get your hair or nails done, do they ask you how much you're willing to pay or do they tell you how much they charge? When you go to a lawyer, does he ask you what you are offering for their service or do they tell you what their rate is?" etc., etc. It's not a fucking auction. You're selling something, what's the price?
Not long ago, in person, I got her to go first. She was unsure, but finally said "a couple of hundred?" About 20 minutes later, after some BBBJ, I was balls deep in there.