Buying parts quandary

[Cotty]

There is this guy who has a set of very rare skirts for sale that fit my car. Not knowing what they are worth I spoke to a few people and they suggested offering £60. He was after £100+. He has said that he would accept my offer of £60 if no one else is interested.

Thing is if someone comes along and offeres more I will loose them.

I really want these skirts, how do I impress upon him that I will pay up his asking price without sounding too enthusiastic or paying more than I want to

Or do I just say what the hell I'l give you £100 and be done with it

[Cotty]

This is the thread that kick startted it
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=246239

[C C]

Offer him £80 and Flash the cash.

[Cotty]

Problem is if I offer more that my opener he might think im desperate and insist on the full £100