chance items
[tʃæns ˈaɪtəmz]
nounpl: chance items
itens por acaso, itens aleatórios, artigos ocasionais
1. Objects or goods obtained, selected, or available by luck or random occurrence rather than by deliberate choice or planning
The thrift store had several chance items that caught my attention.
A loja de artigos usados tinha vários itens aleatórios que chamaram minha atenção.
2. Merchandise or products that are unexpectedly available or in stock, often limited quantities
We found some great chance items at the estate sale.
Encontramos alguns artigos ocasionais ótimos no leilão de bens.
3. In retail contexts, merchandise discovered by serendipity rather than active searching
Collectors love browsing for chance items in antique markets.
Os colecionadores adoram procurar por itens ocasionais em mercados de antiguidades.
This term is commonly used in American thrift stores, estate sales, and antique markets where customers browse for unexpected treasures. In Brazil, similar contexts exist in 'brechós' (secondhand shops) and street markets, where finding chance items is part of the shopping culture and appeal.
NYC Slang
finds, steals, random pickups
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