![shopping-879498_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZYQLgjM3r9bBhQqF9wFBscqqC9DEYGA9dHZTGtTQSmrD/shopping-879498_1280.jpg) [pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/shopping-spending-till-slip-879498/) Picture a situation of walking into a store, having a choice of buying a single bottle of your best juice instead you purchase a crate.The cashier nods showing you a sign of approval,and you leave with a perfect and satisfied smile, having in mind that you have had a great deal. This alone is the perfect magic of bulk purchase,but is it always the best choice?let's go deeper into the world of bulk purchase and single purchase, going through all the gains, setbacks and techniques for making the best of each approach.

Explain bulk purchase in a layman's understanding

| |- ![purchasing-2428016_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRCK7vPYQXYuZmyLP3kPjmjbt3v3prm45u5j1ZVEvTKo3/purchasing-2428016_1280.jpg) [pixabay](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/purchasing-business-buy-purchase-2428016/) Bulk purchase is a turn around for people who plans to save money, reduce waste and enjoying the comfort of having a steady supply of necessities.By buying bulk you can negotiate better prices, enjoy convenience and also reduce your cost per unit of goods. For instance, buying in bulk a pack of canned food will provide a steady supply for months, reducing the frequent shopping and can help save on transportation costs and other arising factors. Therefore,bulk purchase is necessary for stocking non perishable goods, reducing the costs on mostly used products,and enjoying the comfort of having a steady supply. On the other hand, single purchase is simply just buying one thing at a time by paying the normal price and getting exactly what you need , having the thought of buying a bottle of water on a hot day is convenient but a little pricier,so single purchases are necessary for buying goods that are perishable or goods that has a short life duration, testing new goods and dodging storage and inventory management.

Between bulk purchase and single purchase, which do you prefer and why?

| |- ![supermarket-507295_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYzjXziTwZttjiVT3RZ3HoFMb9VKxVx2SpsWhx83Td2Pp/supermarket-507295_1280.jpg) [pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/supermarket-shelves-shopping-507295/) With both of these being an option, I prefer bulk purchase to single purchase for some reasons; Bulk purchase has everything to do with cost savings which is, buying in bulk points to outstanding discounts, convenience of stocking up necessities and saving time and effort, reduced waste of funds by less likely running out of necessities and drastically reducing any die time buys. Having said these, single purchase has yes own good side; flexibility of buying one product at an interval allows to shift purchases depending on changing needs or choices,less storage space needed by worrying less about storing bulky sizes of necessities making it ideal for those with little storage space.

Which of these two can you advise someone to carry out?

| |- ![shopping-3225130_1280.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXTviXM8ekaMXAep7E5vWpcmZosGVL5PKrRzMCthBcCHc/shopping-3225130_1280.png) [pixabay](https://pixabay.com/vectors/shopping-cart-man-woman-running-3225130/) I would gladly advise someone to carry out bulk purchases on conditions that they have the storage space and resources to manage large quantities of necessities,that they are looking to save money on mostly used necessities making it a drawing choice for those on budget,that they are willing to commit to buying in bulk and planning ahead. Not leaving singles purchase out of my talk,it can be a better option for those with limited storage space or budget,those who prefer flexibility in their shopping habits,and those who don't use products frequently.We can't definitely while off any of the two purchases.

Some people believe bulk purchase is only for the rich,while single purchase is for average persons.What is your take?

| |- ![shopping-8042865_1280.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVeGkVH8hdBXJAeXvoZ9u2nmidws7KqT2e5KB5kTGYDyZ/shopping-8042865_1280.png) [pixabay](https://pixabay.com/vectors/shopping-bags-man-satisfied-8042865/) The fact that bulk purchase is only for the rich ,while single purchase is for average persons is a misunderstanding that needs examination.This point assumes that bulk purchase needs a specific initial investment,which may not be advantaged for people with limited financial resources.However this point by passes the different benefits and potential long period savings involved with bulk purchasing. In reality, bulk purchase is very important for people with different income levels.By buying bulk goods, customers can take the advantage of reduced cost per goods, economies of scale and enjoying the comfort of having a fixed supply of goods. Bulk purchase can be favored for low income households by stocking non perishable goods during discount sales can reduce their costs in a whole and distribute their little resource more.This path needs planning and budgeting and can lead to important savings with time. Also,the fact that single purchase is okay for average people is also mistaken,single purchase can be comfortable with people with little or limited storage space ,but it may not be the most effective choice especially for most used items. The choice to go for bulk purchases or single purchases must be based on the people's circumstance , necessities and habits rather than income level and by knowing the benefits and setbacks of each choice well, people can make perfect decisions that shapes their needs and budgets. Being a rich or smart person,bulk purchase might be the smart and effective choice for savings and effective utilization of your available resources. Thank you all❤️. I invite @aka246 @okereblessing and @bossj23