I think disagree with the parent comment and you. For reference, there appear to be two definitions of bargain: 1.an agreement between two or more parties as

I think disagree with the parent comment and you. For reference, there appear to be two definitions of bargain: 1.an agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other. 2. a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected. I believe that the author actually does mean to use definition #2. One of the section headers in the article is "Bargain Shopping Careers." This certainly implies looking for GOOD deals not simply 'agreements.' While I agree the first definition of bargain is also commonly understood, if you say 'seeking bargains' and all you mean is a that you are seeking agreements AND you are talking to someone who grew up in United States, I would advise you to just say "seeking agreements" otherwise the person will assume you are specifically looking for 'good deals' not simply agreements.