I like the idea of writing a check for $800 (or what other price you choose) and leaving the check book at home. Tell him this is the max of what you can offer and still be profitable. He may decline and look elsewhere, but let him know that you understand and that the offer is still on the table if he changes his mind. Give him a week of no phones calls/inquiries and that $800 will start sounding really nice. The trick that I learned from lawn care is being able to let a job go. Piece of mind is worth a lot. Nothing is worse then constantly worrying if you overpaid (or underbid) a job and was it really worth your investment. Good Luck!
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