A rake is bought with a smart and fun exchange of words -- 'katta' which has two different meanings, 'bought' and 'won,' and 'maketa' which likewise has two different meanings, 'reduced' and 'lost' -- with the rake dealer.
熊手は熊手商と買った（勝った）、まけた（負けた）と気っ風の良いやり取りを楽しんで買うものとされる。