open box

[/ˈoʊpən bɑːks/]
nounpl: open boxes
caixa aberta
1. A product that has been unsealed or removed from its original packaging, typically sold at a discounted price
I bought an open box laptop and saved $200.
Comprei um notebook de caixa aberta e economizei $200.
2. A retailer's practice of allowing customers to view and inspect merchandise before purchase
The electronics store has an open box policy for inspecting items.
A loja de eletrônicos tem uma política de caixa aberta para inspeção de itens.
3. In logistics and retail, merchandise that has been opened for display or inspection purposes
The open box section offers significant discounts on returned items.
A seção de caixa aberta oferece descontos significativos em itens devolvidos.
The open box market is particularly significant in North American retail, especially in electronics stores like Best Buy. In Brazil, this concept is gaining popularity with the growth of e-commerce and online marketplaces. Products sold as 'open box' typically come with limited or no warranty and may have minor cosmetic imperfections or missing original packaging, but function normally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
opened boxunsealed productdisplay modelreturned merchandise
Antonyms / Antônimos
sealed boxnew in boxfactory sealed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caixa aberta
Standard term used in retail and e-commerce
São Paulo
produto de caixa aberta
More formal, often used in retail environments
Rio de Janeiro
caixa aberta
Common usage in local retail
Portugal
caixa aberta
Similar usage, though less common in European retail terminology

Related Words

clearancediscountrefurbishedreturned itemwarranty

Related Idioms & Phrases

open box deal
open box discount
open box section
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