drop-off store
n.— «Zehall is among a growing number of small businesses across the country tapping into this market. He operates what is known as a drop-off store, where people can bring their items to be auctioned and shipped. While exact figures are unknown, eBay estimates that there are about 1,000 drop-off stores across the country.» —“Virtual auctions for odds and ends” by Matthew Higbee Connecticut Post (Bridgeport) May 6, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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