Sight unseen
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Trust Requires
The phrase often implies a high level of trust in the person offering the item. He rented the apartment sight unseen because he trusted the landlord's reputation.
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Risk Involved
Using 'sight unseen' suggests there are risks since the item wasn't inspected. They purchased the horse sight unseen, hoping it was as healthy as described.
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Online Transactions
The term is common when buying items online where physical inspection isn't possible. I got my wedding dress sight unseen from an online boutique.