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on sale vs for sale

Both "on sale" and "for sale" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "On sale" is used to indicate that something is being sold at a reduced price or is available for purchase, typically in a retail setting. On the other hand, "for sale" is used to indicate that something is available to be bought, without necessarily implying a discount.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1002 views

on sale

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is being sold at a reduced price or is available for purchase.

Use "on sale" when you want to indicate that something is being sold at a discounted price or is available for purchase, especially in a retail setting.

Examples:

The shoes are on sale for 50% off.
The store has a lot of items on sale this weekend.
The new video game will be on sale starting tomorrow.
The furniture store is having a big sale on sofas.
The winter coats are on sale now.

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It was on sale at Parke-Bernet.
Wednesday the World's Fair opens, Thursday our book goes on sale.
And I got it on sale too.
Aris would kill me if I ever bought a dress on sale.
You bought the blender we had on sale.
I did get them prepackaged and on sale.
Tickets aren't on sale yet.
Tickets for the raffle are now on sale.
Tickets are now on sale for the doubleheader next week against the padres.
And whatever malt liquor was on sale.
$32 on sale, plus I had a back-to-school coupon.
Hope you got it on sale.
These were on sale at lucky brand.
It's been on sale now for a month.
Tickets are now on sale for prom.
Likely on sale, coming with a second pair for half price.
See if the hardware store has sheds on sale.
Now I know why they were on sale.
Danny Wheeler is officially on sale at the NHL store.
I gave when solutions were on sale.

Alternatives:

discounted
for a reduced price
available for purchase

for sale

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is available to be bought, without implying a discount.

Use "for sale" when you want to indicate that something is available to be purchased, without necessarily implying a discount or promotion.

Examples:

The house next door is for sale.
The car in the driveway is for sale.
The artist's paintings are for sale at the gallery.
The company put their old equipment up for sale.
The land is for sale at a reasonable price.

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That firehouse is still for sale.
Poplar wood chips in large quantities for sale continuously.
ID 334303 Quality firewood for sale.
Shell collecting information and shells for sale.
Partially restored farmhouse for sale in Marche.
Charlie Crochet Cowl pattern for sale from Rescued Paw.
We have many healthcare companies for sale.
Natuurkam peer map required for sale on camping.
There are several studios left available for sale.
Hayes offered them for sale as indentured labourers.
Apartment 56 sqm for sale in downtown Athens.
Some beach resorts have private land for sale.
Attached is another property, also for sale.
All pictures are exposed for sale.
The products are for sale via selected outlets.
Work of Art unavailable for sale.
Work of Art available for sale only Complete Series.
Three different product lines for sale in Switzerland.
Townhouse for sale Arona - ref.
Only it's not for sale.

Alternatives:

available for purchase
up for sale
open for purchase

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