To clarify my original comment - I was talking about in-house recruiters. Ones that have a vested interest in negotiating you down. 3rd-party recruiters? The

To clarify my original comment - I was talking about in-house recruiters. Ones that have a vested interest in negotiating you down. 3rd-party recruiters? They just want you to take the first offer you get so they get paid. Tell them whatever you want.