unpriced

unpriced

The antique shop had a small shelf of unpriced items.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not assigned a specific price: "unpriced" describes an item, service, or commodity that has no fixed or stated price, often because it is not for sale in the usual way, or its value is not yet determined.
    • Not marked with a price: In retail or commerce, "unpriced" refers to goods that lack a price tag or label, making them unavailable for standard purchase or valuation.
Usage Examples
  • (The vase had no fixed price because its value needed to be evaluated first.)
  • (These items had no price tags, and buyers contributed what they wished.)
  • (The software has no set cost yet.)
Advanced Usage

  • "unpriced goods": Products that are not offered for sale at a standard retail price, often due to rarity, custom nature, or promotional contexts.

    • The gallery displayed unpriced artworks, inviting private inquiries from collectors. (The artworks had no listed prices; potential buyers had to ask for details.)

  • "unpriced market": A market or transaction where prices are not publicly known or fixed, such as in negotiations for unique assets.

    • In the unpriced market for rare stamps, each sale is negotiated individually. (Prices are determined case by case.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Price (n): the amount of money for which something is sold.
    • The price of the book is $20. (The cost to buy the book.)
  • Priced (adj): having a specified price.
    • The jacket is priced at $150. (The jacket costs $150.)
  • Pricing (n): the process of setting a price.
    • The company is working on the pricing for its new product. (Deciding how much to charge.)
Synonyms
  • Unvalued: not assigned a value or price.
  • Unpriced (rare synonym): sometimes interchangeable with "unpriced," but less common; more often means "not appraised."
  • Unset: not fixed or determined, especially regarding cost.
Related Idioms
  • Priceless: extremely valuable, often beyond any price.
    • The experience was priceless, even though it was unpriced. (The experience was invaluable, though no monetary value was assigned.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Price out: to set a price that is too high, causing loss of customers.
    • If they price out the new phone, few will buy it. (If the price is too high, sales will drop.)
  • Price in: to include a factor or cost in the price.
    • The shipping cost is priced into the final amount. (Shipping is already included in the price.)