seller's market

noun

: a situation in which few things of the same kind are for sale, prices are high, and sellers have an advantage over buyers

Full Definition of SELLER'S MARKET

: a market in which goods are scarce, buyers have a limited range of choice, and prices are high — compare buyer's market

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