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A Pricing Parable

Andy comes to his dad and says he wants a new bicycle. Dad thinking this is a good time to teach responsibility says that Andy is going to have to earn the money himself.

He suggests that Andy mow lawns as a way to earn money. The next morning, Andy is up at the crack of dawn and takes off with great enthusiasm. He doesn't return until 8 that evening, and when he comes home he is exhausted as well as very discouraged.

Dad asks "Well Andy, how did it go?"

"Not so good, dad. I went to over 60 houses and all I ended up earning was three dollars and a nickel"

Dad looks lovingly at the boy and says "well, that's all right son. These things take time". After a minute of thought he asks "By the way, who gave you the nickel?"

Andy looks a little astonished and replies "Why all of them, of course!"