by-invitation sale
nounUK /baɪ ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən seɪl/
US /baɪ ˌɪnvəˈteɪʃən seɪl/
A sale where only people who get a special card can come and buy things.
The toy shop held a by-invitation sale before it opened to everyone.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shopping event open only to people who received an invitation.
Only cardholders could enter the by-invitation sale on Friday.
3. A special selling event held before a public launch.
The by-invitation sale gave early buyers first pick of the new shoes.
4. A limited sale where entry requires a personal invite.
She showed her invitation at the door of the by-invitation sale.