Prisgap

Prisgap is a term encountered in contemporary discussions of consumer pricing. There is no single, widely accepted definition in major reference works, and the term remains informal in usage. In many online discussions, prisgap denotes a price gap—the difference between a price that is displayed or quoted and the amount a buyer ultimately pays after all charges are included. The total cost can include taxes, shipping and handling, service fees, currency conversion costs, dynamic pricing surcharges, and other levies or discounts that are not evident at the point of initial quoting.

Context and usage centers on how advertised prices can mislead when final checkout prices are higher than expected. The concept is particularly discussed in e-commerce, travel bookings, ticketing, and cross-border shopping, where additional charges or fees can create a meaningful prisgap. Analysts and consumer advocates may use the term to argue for price transparency and clearer disclosure of all charges at the point of sale.

Origins and etymology suggest prisgap is a modern neologism formed as a blend of price and gap. There is no standardized spelling or formal definition, and usage varies by author and platform. The term is more commonly found in blogs, market-research notes, and consumer forums than in formal economics literature.

See also: price transparency; hidden fees; total cost of ownership.