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MVSNYCgood question...
writing notes? sure, why not...
as for negotiating...as several have indicated above, absolutely negotiate. i NEVER pay full asking price for anything, i have learned to be a tuff negotiator from my dad, he is very tuff. throw them a low offer, the worst they can say is no (they should get offended, because they know it doesn't hurt to ask)...and most of the times, you'll be surprised, they will bite...or at least meet you somewhere in the middle.
good luck.
MS