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The phrase "alternative purchase" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing different options for buying a product or service, particularly when comparing choices.
Example: "If the main product is out of stock, consider making an alternative purchase from our recommended list."
Alternatives: "substitute buy" or "replacement purchase".
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That "go shop" period has now expired, and GSI Commerce and its financial advisor Morgan Stanley say they have not received any alternative purchase proposals in time, although they claim to have contacted "numerous potential acquirers".
The way in which big-box retailers like Best Buy diffuse customer frustration about the strategic market shortage of Microsoft's xBox 360 will demonstrate how savvy they were about training their floor staff to suggest their Web site as an alternative purchase channel, if even to be in queue for backorders.
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But in 2012, PC sales have slowed dramatically, and buyers are looking at tablets as alternative purchases.
But only on the condition that Yahoo's board of directors is replaced: "We confirm, however, that after the shareholder election Microsoft would be interested in discussing with a new board a major transaction with Yahoo!, such as either a transaction to purchase the "Search" function with large financial guarantees or, in the alternative, purchasing the whole company".
However, Steve made it clear to me that if a new board were elected, he would be interested in discussing a major transaction with Yahoo!, such as either a transaction to purchase the "Search" function with large financial guarantees or, in the alternative, purchasing the whole company.
We confirm, however, that after the shareholder election Microsoft would be interested in discussing with a new board a major transaction with Yahoo!, such as either a transaction to purchase the "Search" function with large financial guarantees or, in the alternative, purchasing the whole company.
With the growth of alternative purchasing possibilities and the proliferation of direct-to-consumer websites, the music business' bottom line apparently has stabilized with a label or two still struggling to eliminate their almost insurmountable debts.
"Given these alternatives, purchase by the Getty Museum under conscientious guidelines, followed by prompt exhibition and publication, may be the best possible outcome for such an object".
Among consumers who initially sometimes chose eco-labelled alternatives purchase frequency was however best predicted by beliefs about eco-labelled product characteristics such as taste and price.
The Atlanta festival is offering an alternative ticket purchase method for youth through its AFROPUNK ARMY.
The CBO report analyzed four alternative options: Purchase the Namer APC – Seats 9 soldiers with combat survival rates expected slightly higher than the GCV, and costs $9 billion less.
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