der Nasenpreis
Translation
rip-off price, exorbitant price, go-away price
Examples
Der Händler nannte ihm einen Nasenpreis.
The dealer quoted him a go-away price.
Das ist doch ein reiner Nasenpreis!
That's just a complete rip-off price!
Grammar Patterns
to name/quote ((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) Der Händler nannte ihm einen Nasenpreis.
Similar Words
Wucherpreis (usurious price), Mondpreis (moon price/inflated price); Antonyms: Schnäppchen (bargain)
Etymology
A compound of 'Nase' (nose) and 'Preis' (price). The idea is that the price is determined by the 'nose' (face/appearance) of the customer.
Memory Tips
Imagine a seller looking at your 'Nase' (nose) and deciding on a ridiculously high 'Preis' (price) just because they don't like the look of you.