Words (Core Vocabulary)
- sale / markdown / clearance / final sale
- discount / promo code / coupon / rebate / bundle
- buy one get one (BOGO) / mix & match
- loyalty program / points / member price
- rain check (when sold out; varies by store)
- price match / price adjustment (after purchase; policy-dependent)
- competitor / identical item / in stock / proof (ad/screenshot)
- exclusions (e.g., clearance, third-party sellers)
Phrases (Find deals, confirm policies)
Before buying
- Is this item on sale, or do member prices apply with the loyalty card?
- Can I use this promo code with clearance, or are there exclusions?
- If it’s out of stock, do you offer rain checks?
Price matching
- Do you price match identical items if a local competitor is cheaper?
- Here’s the ad/screenshot—could you verify it’s in stock?
- Do you offer price adjustments within X days after purchase?
At checkout
- Could you apply the coupon and loyalty points, then confirm the total?
- Is the rebate instant, or mail-in/online?
Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)
- I saw this blender on sale online—can you price match if the SKU is identical?
- If it sells out today, do you issue rain checks or substitute items?
- I bought this yesterday—do you do price adjustments if the price dropped?
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
Deals
- stack discounts
- apply a promo code
- earn/redeem points
- claim a rebate
- check exclusions
Price match
- show proof (ad/URL)
- verify identical model/SKU
- confirm in-stock status
- approve a price override
- request a price adjustment
Availability
- issue a rain check
- offer a substitute
- hold an item (if allowed)
Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)
- Policies vary by retailer; be ready with proof (ad, model number, price).
- Marketplace/third-party listings are often excluded from price matches.
- Final sale items usually cannot be returned—ask before paying.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Match ask: “Do you price match this identical model? Here’s the ad and it’s in stock.”
- Adjustment: “I bought it two days ago—do you offer price adjustments if the price drops?”
- Stacking: “Can I stack this member discount with a promo code?”