factory second
Imperfect but functional
A factory second is a manufactured item sold at a discount because of minor cosmetic flaws—a small scratch, irregular stitching, slight discoloration.
The defects don't affect function, just appearance.
Retailers sell factory seconds in outlet stores or mark them clearly to distinguish them from first-quality goods: I got these boots as factory seconds for half price.
- imperfectHaving flaws or faults
- blemishedHaving visible defects
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
minor flaw · dent · mistake · outlet · discount bin · flawed · discoloration · markdown · production · thriftiness · clearance sale · irregular · good enough · repurposing · quality control · standards · as-is · final sale
factory secondgrade A
Highest quality rating
prime · pristine · perfect · top-grade · first-rate
factory secondluxury goods
Costly non-essential purchases
premium · flagship product · collector's item · limited edition · bespoke
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