bulk buying

British  

noun

1. the purchase at one time, and often at a reduced price, of a large quantity of a particular commodity

2. the purchase of the whole or greater part of the output of a commodity of a country or state by a single buyer, usually another country or state; state trading

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Example Sentences

Sehar Shahid, who runs 24hrpharmacy.co.uk in Paisley, said her advice to people was not to panic and start bulk buying "because that makes it worse for everyone".

From BBC

"Do I want to promote exercise and control or reduce weight? Do I prefer to buy organic or local produce? Do I have access to bulk buying?"

From Salon

The US military in Japan later began bulk buying the seafood.

From BBC

“We could become a bulk buying club for longevity therapies,” he said, to whoops and cheers.

From Los Angeles Times

"The positive surprise on imports seems to reflect a firming up in domestic demand, rather than deriving from distortions caused by the one-time bulk buying of commodities," he added.

From Reuters