When I go look @ something that interests me, I take the asking price in my pocket so to speak.
Then look @ it and comment on, it is what I want,---- but then I
"notice" this or that is not right, or where are the missing whatevers ??
Than mention if all was there, and all good, it is worth the asking price, but given
the conditions it is worth somewhat less to me.
I rarely walk away empty handed, but never have paid an inflated price, or full price unless we both know/agree it is worth an asking price.
I don't take advantage of ppl, and on a rare occasion I have given a person more than they ask for something, just because I like the guy In see in the shaving mirror every morning, but won't be taken advantage of either.
Works for me.