asking price

American  

noun

1. the price originally demanded by the seller, as before any reduction resulting from bargaining, discount, etc.

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asking price British  

noun

1. the price suggested by a seller but usually considered to be subject to bargaining

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Etymology

Origin of asking price

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

The dealer knocked some $5,000 off the initial asking price.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asgari eventually put the dwelling on the rental market with an asking price of $35,000 a month, before it was delisted altogether earlier this year.

From MarketWatch

Price: Compare prices before signing up to determine if the asking price is in the “reasonable” ballpark.

From Salon

"In 48 hours we had raised more than the asking price of £55,000. We were astounded," the couple said.

From BBC

In Pittsburgh, about 31% of home sellers cut their asking price in October.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• selling price