Changing hands, wave to men on back street to get these sweets (13)
I believe the answer is:
blandishments
But I can't explain it at all! Could you help me understand?
(Other definitions for blandishments that I've seen before include "Flattering inducements" , "Actions or words aiming to flatter" , "Cajolery" , "Persuasive flattery" , "Flattery intended to persuade" .)