Hinnavalik

Hinnavalik is a term used in Estonian to describe a compilation of prices for goods or services offered by a seller, organization, or marketplace. It serves to communicate current prices to customers and may appear in stores, catalogs, online shops, or contractual documents. Etymology: hind means price and valik means selection or option.

A hinnavalik typically lists items or service categories with their unit prices, currency, and VAT status, and may include discounts, bundle prices, delivery charges, taxes, and any applicable fees. It may indicate price validity periods, model or version variants, sizes, or packaging units. Price lists can be presented physically or digitally, and can be static or frequently updated to reflect market changes.

In practice, hinnavalikud are used across sectors: in retail for weekly or seasonal specials, in wholesale catalogs for business customers, and in service industries where different service levels or options are priced (for example, software subscriptions, consulting packages, or installation services). They are often distinct from a pricing policy or offer structure, which defines how prices are set and adjusted over time.

Legal and consumer considerations may require that displayed prices include mandatory charges and be accurate at the time of display, with clear terms about validity, discounts, and the possibility of price changes. Updates to a hinnavalik should be clearly communicated to avoid misleading customers.