surplus sale

Leftover goods event

A surplus sale is an event where excess inventory, overstock, or no-longer-needed goods are sold, typically at reduced prices.

Government agencies hold surplus sales to dispose of decommissioned equipment, vehicles, or supplies: The military surplus sale had everything from boots to jeeps.

Retailers use surplus sales to clear out discontinued or overstocked merchandise.

Opposites
inventory status

surplus saleshortage

Deficient supply of necessities

scarcity · stockout · undersupply · deficit · limited stock

market positioning

surplus salecurated selection

Items chosen with care

exclusive release · VIP sale · collector's edition · trunk show

pricing strategy

surplus salepremium pricing

Charging above competitors deliberately

luxury retail · price gouging

Family

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