blind quote

Definition

A rough cost or timeline estimate given without thorough research or inspection—basically an educated guess that the service provider explicitly warns you not to treat as gospel. It's the "I haven't even looked at it yet" version of a quote.

Example Usage

The mechanic gave me a blind quote of $500 for the transmission, but said he can't be certain until he gets under the car.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=blind%20quote&defid=17447344)

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