try-before-you-buy
Sample before purchasing
Try-before-you-buy describes an arrangement where customers can test a product before committing to purchase it.
The practice ranges from software trials to mattress return policies to sampling food at grocery stores: The store offers a try-before-you-buy period of thirty days.
The hyphenated form works as an adjective: a try-before-you-buy policy.
Subset for study
- demoShort trial presentation
- test-drivePre-purchase vehicle trial
- fitting roomClothes-testing enclosure
- return policyRules governing merchandise exchanges
free trial · showroom · tester · swatch · preview · hands-on · inspection · quality check
Complimentary introductory access
- demo versionPreliminary test release
- freemiumHybrid monetization approach
- subscriptionPaid recurring access
- SaaSRemotely hosted software access
evaluation · upgrade · licensing · download · premium tier · cancel anytime · user experience · onboarding
Pre-purchase vehicle trial
- fittingSuitable or proper
- tastingSampling for flavor
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- auditionTrial performance for selection
demonstration · preview · hands-on experience · trial run · practice session · sneak peek · pilot · beta testing
Meeting seeking expert guidance
- introductory offerInitial discounted price
- trial membershipTemporary enrollment to evaluate
- gym passAuthorization for workout facility
- subscription boxRegular curated product delivery
cancellation · money-back guarantee · no obligation · introductory rate · onboarding · trial subscription · starter plan
Unrestricted visiting period
- viewingAct of watching something
- home inspectionProfessional assessment of property condition
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
short-term rental · lease-to-own · rent-to-own · property tour · model home · show flat · flexible terms · virtual tour
sample
Subset for study
- demoShort trial presentation
- test-drivePre-purchase vehicle trial
- fitting roomClothes-testing enclosure
return policy · free trial · showroom · tester · swatch · preview · hands-on · inspection · quality check · sizing
free trial
Complimentary introductory access
- demo versionPreliminary test release
- freemiumHybrid monetization approach
- subscriptionPaid recurring access
SaaS · evaluation · upgrade · licensing · download · premium tier · cancel anytime · user experience · onboarding · conversion
test-drive
Pre-purchase vehicle trial
audition · demonstration · preview · hands-on experience · trial run · practice session · sneak peek · pilot · beta testing · probationary
consultation
Meeting seeking expert guidance
- introductory offerInitial discounted price
- trial membershipTemporary enrollment to evaluate
- gym passAuthorization for workout facility
subscription box · cancellation · money-back guarantee · no obligation · introductory rate · onboarding · trial subscription · starter plan
open house
Unrestricted visiting period
- viewingAct of watching something
- home inspectionProfessional assessment of property condition
- stagingPreparing for presentation
walkthrough · short-term rental · lease-to-own · rent-to-own · property tour · model home · show flat · flexible terms · virtual tour · move-in ready
try-before-you-buysight unseen
Without having viewed beforehand
caveat emptor · all sales final · buyer beware · impulse buy · pre-order
try-before-you-buyall sales final
Purchase cannot be reversed
no returns · no refunds · non-refundable · final sale · as-is