bargain bin

British

noun

a container in a shop from which customers can buy goods that may be old or imperfect at greatly reduced prices

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In 2009, he came across the Coachella documentary on DVD in the bargain bin at a record store that was closing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The Gavekal team, in a separate year-end briefing, also flags reflation risk—but sees it as an opportunity, particularly in cyclical stocks that have been left in the bargain bin.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Digging through the bargain bin requires a selective approach.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

A few scenes later, Seema meets up with a bargain bin Richard Branson at a restaurant.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

She must’ve gotten a steal at the bargain bin on green material.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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