Hey queensland frog
I was pretty certain the new RP07 mk2 would be worse as if the company made it better it would encourage us to knock back every deal, first time, in future.
CX has a very arrogant approach to deals it offers...it is almost always take it or leave it.
Back in 2001, the 'offer' on the table in early July(before the 49ers were created) was almost exactly what was subsequently imposed on us in late July. They offered it, we rejected it, they fired 49 people and then imposed the deal anyway.
So that is the culture we are dealing with. They do not like being dictated to by the proletariat(sp?).
So I agree that almost always the first offer will be the best. I don't know that voting No will change their attitude in future.