Even if you could prove scientifically that it was only worth $1000, so what? The other party owns the domain. They can refuse to sell it at any price they wish. For a pro domainer a $3k domain isn't too much. They may very well not budge much.
As a rule people tend to be willing to accept a lower counter offer. Your best bet is to make the highest offer you're happy with and make it clear that it is your final offer. Be nice, but firm. Either you get the domain at a price you're happy with or you don't.
Once piece of advice I can offer is to not fall in love with a particular domain. Something strange happens with names. You start feeling attachment very quickly and it clouds your judgement. Trust me, there are other domains that you could like just as much as this one. Don't be afraid to move on.
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Even if you could prove scientifically that it was only worth $1000, so what? The other party owns the domain. They can refuse to sell it at any price they wish. For a pro domainer a $3k domain isn't too much. They may very well not budge much.
As a rule people tend to be willing to accept a lower counter offer. Your best bet is to make the highest offer you're happy with and make it clear that it is your final offer. Be nice, but firm. Either you get the domain at a price you're happy with or you don't.
Once piece of advice I can offer is to not fall in love with a particular domain. Something strange happens with names. You start feeling attachment very quickly and it clouds your judgement. Trust me, there are other domains that you could like just as much as this one. Don't be afraid to move on.