part exchange

"Part exchange" is commonly used in retail and real estate, allowing buyers to trade in an old item as partial payment for a new one.

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Definition

B2Retail

(common)A method where a buyer trades in an item they own as part of the payment for a new item.

Example

  • He used his old car in part exchange for a new model.

C1Real Estate

(technical)A transaction where an old property is traded in as partial payment towards the purchase of a new property.

Example

  • They offered their current house in part exchange for a larger one.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "part exchange":

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