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upsold
ˈəp-ˈsōld 
or up-sold; upselling or up-selling; upsells or up-sells
or up-sold; upselling or up-selling; upsells or up-sells
: to try to convince (a customer) to purchase something additional or at a higher cost
With a strong correlation between the amount of video consumed and the Internet speed that consumers think they need, providers could possibly upsell customers on costlier broadband packages.—
Makeda Easter
Makeda EasterThey start upselling you before you book your vacation by offering upgrades to a higher-class cabin …—Christopher Elliott
Christopher Elliott
upselling
noun
or up-selling
Counter clerks, paid on commission, are typically instructed to pitch more expensive cars, a tank of gas, a damage waiver … It's called "up-selling" in the trade, and can account for as much as 20% of the revenue of some car-rental companies …
—Joni James
Joni James
plural upsells
: an attempt to convince a customer to purchase something additional or more costly : the act or an instance of upselling
We passed on the products they had used during the massage, which were for sale. Almost every activity, it would turn out, ended with a gentle upsell.—Dan Saltzstein
Dan SaltzsteinI tend to avoid server upsells because I usually suspect they're trying to push a high margin or past-its-prime menu item.—Michael Nagrant
Michael NagrantExamples of upsell in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBradford Betz, Fox News, 24 June 2024
Other times, confusion struck when Amazon tried to upsell customers on Prime at checkout—pairing their enrollment with their other shopping experience.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 29 May 2024
David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But given the five- or six-figure upsell associated with paint-to-sample colors on luxury vehicles from automakers such as BMW, Rolls-Royce, Maybach, or Bugatti, the price may not be prohibitive.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
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Verb
Fox News Digital previously reported on PDS employees who felt pressured to upsell veterans and beat monthly sales goals.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 24 June 2024
Other times, confusion struck when Amazon tried to upsell customers on Prime at checkout—pairing their enrollment with their other shopping experience.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 29 May 2024
Noun
Although there are downsides to taking such a cheap cruise, especially the uncertain amount of additional costs and constant upsells, Costa Cruises does offer a compelling value proposition especially for families.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But given the five- or six-figure upsell associated with paint-to-sample colors on luxury vehicles from automakers such as BMW, Rolls-Royce, Maybach, or Bugatti, the price may not be prohibitive.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Upsell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upsell. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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