upset price

• Prix minimal auquel un bien ou un objet est proposé à la vente lors d'une enchère, en dessous duquel il ne sera pas vendu.

The minimum price at which a property or item is offered for sale at an auction, below which it will not be sold.

1. Minimum auction priceC1formalbritish

   The lowest price at which an item can be sold at an auction; the starting or reserve price.

   Prix de réserve

   • The upset price for the painting was set at $10,000.
   • Bidding must start at or above the upset price.
   • The auctioneer announced the upset price before the bidding began.