Thanks guys. The situation is I've got a couple of very similar offers from companies in the < 50 employee range. One is probably 30 people and the other is nearing the 50 line. Both companies are in the bay area and about a year old. Both positions are for software engineering.
As for haggling, the thing is -- they're both good offers. I can't reasonably expect more out of school and they're pretty much identical so I'd be bluffing if I said "well I have a better offer.." I just want to know whether I'm expected to try no matter what.
Say, "I have a similar offer from another company and ask them if they can sweeten the deal." Most places will up the offer around 5-10% with a minor nudge. If they don't change things you can still go with them and say I think it's a better option or whatever.
As for haggling, the thing is -- they're both good offers. I can't reasonably expect more out of school and they're pretty much identical so I'd be bluffing if I said "well I have a better offer.." I just want to know whether I'm expected to try no matter what.