Bargains are only effective if you offer the other party something of value to them. Bargains must be valued in the eyes of the other party, not based on what you value. If Dad had offered his 15 year old son a dollar to mow the lawn, that wouldn't have been valuable enough. Offer the other party what they want and in return get what you want. If you are negotiating with someone, giving away things for free sends a signal that they can take advantage of you.
Good bargains involve trading things of equal value to each party.
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