"I know how much the materials cost," he asserted. "If you're gonna tell me it costs double to get 'em on the down low, I'm gonna know you're full of shit. Your discretion on the rest, you already said was 300 a day, 500 if you provide trucks."

He was already risking a lot, having 10k at the ready. He knew he had to come on strong for anyone he was bargaining with. Make it clear he had the means and wasn't talking out his ass on this. But he didn't want to get screwed, either. He didn't want to have to go to Dooku more than twice before the project was done if he didn't have to.