sales resistance

American  

noun

1. the ability or inclination to refuse to buy a product, service, etc., offered.

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sales resistance British  

noun

1. opposition of potential customers to selling, esp aggressive selling

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Etymology

Origin of sales resistance

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Under such circumstances, humorous advertising is more likely to secure audience attention, increase memorability, overcome sales resistance, and enhance message persuasiveness.”

From Inc

"My sales resistance is not very good," says White.

From Seattle Times

Both Penny and Louise had helped sell tickets for the motor pilgrimage, but sales resistance was becoming increasingly difficult to overcome.

From Project Gutenberg

Too often the stands are covered with advertisements of such commodities, and this immediately creates sales resistance so far as the promotion of fresh farm products is concerned.

From Project Gutenberg

While their money lasted they had no sales resistance whatever.

From Project Gutenberg