unpriced

Unpriced is an adjective describing something that has not been assigned a monetary price or a market value. In commerce, items described as unpriced may have prices not yet determined, not disclosed, or left to negotiation. The term can also apply to goods or services that lack an established market price due to rarity, custom production, or bespoke requirements.

In retail and inventory management, unpriced tags may appear on vintage, collectible, or consignable items awaiting appraisal. Businesses may price on request, use price ranges, or rely on negotiation to establish a final price. In other contexts, a price on request signals that a seller is willing to discuss value rather than publish a fixed figure.

In finance and accounting, unpriced assets or liabilities refer to items without an observable market price. When fair value cannot be readily determined, valuations may rely on appraisals, discounted cash flow analysis, or alternative techniques, with disclosures describing uncertainties and estimation methods.

In policy and environmental economics, unpriced goods and services are those not traded in markets and therefore not reflected in prices. These include public goods and many externalities. Analysts attempt to assign monetary values through methods such as contingent valuation, hedonic pricing, or cost-benefit analysis to inform decisions and comparisons.

In markets and auctions, unpriced listings indicate that a price has not been published, or that negotiation and bidding will determine value. Overall, unpriced conditions highlight situations where value depends on information, context, or valuation methods rather than a stated price.