You have to do it right. Start by saying you found one for $3400 and that you really, really like it.

Then, Tuesday, say you found one you might could settle for for only $2800.... It's not as good as the $3400 one, but you're willing to sacrifice...

Keep going for a few more days, always finding a slightly cheaper, yet slightly more inferior, smoker...

In the end, a $1700 smoker will sound cheap and like you're really willing to take one for the team.