Do you have books on sale?
'Saldo' — SAL-do. Two syllables.
Ask about discounted books — remainders, overstock, seasonal sales, or dedicated discount sections. Italian bookshops often have a 'libri scontati' (discounted books) table or section.
'In saldo' = on sale, discounted. Italian bookshops maintain fixed prices for new publications by law (the Levi Law / 'legge Levi') which limits discounts to 5% in most circumstances. However, remainders, old stock, and promotional periods allow larger discounts.
Avete una sezione libri scontati?
Do you have a discounted books section?
Asks for a specific area.
Questi libri hanno lo sconto?
Do these books have a discount?
About specific books.
Fate sconti con la tessera fedeltà?
Do you give discounts with the loyalty card?
Asks about loyalty scheme.
Italy's 'Legge Levi' (Law 128/2011) protects bookshops by limiting discounts on new books to 5% maximum (15% for publishers during limited promotional periods). This prevents online retailers from undercutting physical bookshops — a deliberate cultural policy to preserve Italian independent bookshops.