as-is
In current condition
As-is describes something sold or transferred in its current condition, with no guarantees or repairs: The car is sold as-is.
The term signals that the buyer accepts all existing flaws and assumes all risk.
Common in real estate, used vehicles, and secondhand goods.
The estate sold the house as-is, mold and all.
Without limits or qualifications
- disclaimerStatement denying responsibility
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- disclosedMade previously hidden known
- apparentClearly seen or understood
visible · obvious · known · understood · acknowledged · agreed · accepted · warts-and-all
Not modified whatsoever
- unmodifiedWithout any changes
- originalFirst or inventive
- intactNot damaged or altered
- preservedKept from deterioration
untouched · pristine · unrestored · stock · factory · authentic · genuine · unmolested
Previously belonging to another
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
- usedAlready been employed
- vintageQuality from past eras
- imperfectHaving flaws or faults
damaged · flawed · blemished · worn · scratched · dented · weathered · tarnished
Favorable purchase price
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- discountReduced price offered
- closeoutSale to eliminate inventory
- liquidationSelling assets for cash
markdown · surplus · overstock · nonrefundable · estate-sale · auction · consignment · thrift
unconditional
Without limits or qualifications
- disclaimerStatement denying responsibility
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- disclosedMade previously hidden known
apparent · visible · obvious · known · understood · acknowledged · agreed · accepted · warts-and-all · take-it-or-leave-it
unaltered
Not modified whatsoever
- unmodifiedWithout any changes
- originalFirst or inventive
- intactNot damaged or altered
preserved · untouched · pristine · unrestored · stock · factory · authentic · genuine · unmolested · undisturbed
preowned
Previously belonging to another
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
- usedAlready been employed
- vintageQuality from past eras
imperfect · damaged · flawed · blemished · worn · scratched · dented · weathered · tarnished · cracked
bargain
Favorable purchase price
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- discountReduced price offered
- closeoutSale to eliminate inventory
liquidation · markdown · surplus · overstock · nonrefundable · estate-sale · auction · consignment · thrift · flea-market
- disclaimerswarning, fine print, notice, terms of use, waiver
- listing lingofixer-upper, handyman special, starter home, move-in ready, priced to sell
- product conditionnew, used, refurbished, like new, good
- property traitsspacious, cozy, rundown, dilapidated, vacant
- secondhandused, pre-owned, preowned, secondhand, hand-me-down
- Buyer Bewarebuyer beware, fine print, disclaimer, warranty, guarantee
as-isrefurbished
Restored to working order
restored · renovated · repaired · reconditioned · rebuilt
as-isto-be
Indicating future status
future state · planned · envisioned · proposed · ideal state
as-iswarranted
Properly justified or sanctioned
guaranteed · certified · covered · certified pre-owned · insured