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gray market

/ɡreɪ ˈmɑːrkɪt/

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phrase

/ɡreɪ ˈmɑːrkɪt/C1formalbusiness
  • ruРынок, на котором товары продаются через неофициальные или несанкционированные каналы, часто по более низким ценам, но не незаконно, как чёрный рынок. Обычно включает подлинные продукты, продаваемые вне авторизованной дистрибьюторской сети производителя.

A market where goods are sold through unofficial or unauthorized channels, often at lower prices, but not illegally like a black market. It typically involves genuine products sold outside the manufacturer's authorized distribution network.

  1. Unofficial trade of goodsC1formal

    The trade of goods through unofficial but not illegal channels, often to avoid official distribution restrictions or price controls.

    ruСерый рынок

    • Many electronics are sold on the gray market at lower prices.
    • The company is trying to stop gray market sales of its products.
    • Gray market goods often lack official warranties.
  2. Securities tradingC2formal

    The trading of securities before they are officially issued or listed on an exchange.

    ruТорговля ценными бумагами

    • The stock was traded on the gray market before its IPO.
    • Gray market prices can indicate demand for a new issue.
    • Investors use the gray market to gauge initial interest.