floor sample
[/flɔr ˈsæmpəl/]
nounpl: floor samples
amostra de piso / modelo de exposição / peça de vitrine
1. A product displayed on the sales floor of a retail store that customers can inspect, touch, or try before purchasing
This refrigerator is a floor sample, so it's being sold at a discount.
Esta geladeira é uma amostra de piso, por isso está sendo vendida com desconto.
2. Merchandise that has been used for display purposes and may have minor wear or damage
The couch had some scratches because it was a floor sample that many people had sat on.
O sofá tinha alguns arranhões porque era um modelo de exposição que muitas pessoas tinham sentado.
3. A discounted item sold after being exhibited in a showroom
You can get a great deal on floor samples at the furniture store's clearance sale.
Você pode conseguir uma ótima promoção em modelos de exposição na liquidação da loja de móveis.
Floor samples are very common in American retail, particularly in furniture, appliance, and electronics stores. They are typically sold at significant discounts (20-40% off) compared to new merchandise. In Brazil, 'amostra de piso' is also used in retail but the concept is less standardized than in the USA. Customers often negotiate prices when purchasing floor samples in both countries. This practice has become increasingly popular in e-commerce returns and outlet stores.
NYC Slang
display piece / showroom floor model - commonly negotiated for discounts in NYC furniture and appliance stores
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