Buy
Buy verb - To get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for.
Usage example: I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
Deal in
Deal in verb - To offer for sale to the public.
Usage example: the company deals in virtually all types of insurance
Both terms in one sentence
- In the Might and Magic series of games shops will usually only deal in their specialty, weapons shops will only buy weapons, armor shops armor and magic shops magic item.
Source: We Buy Anything - Much like the Western market however this is not a huge deal in Japan as most people who buy a Mac do not buy it because of its games.
- However, certain shops that deal in a more specific area of business might only accept certain items; like how a shield store would only buy shields.
Source: We Buy Anything
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