For most buyers, that means a less expensive purchase than was once the norm.

While the company could afford to make a fairly expensive purchase.

There's been a bit of movement on the more expensive purchases, which had dropped back during the recession.

Very expensive purchases aside, carry a reasonable amount of cash with you.

A house is usually the most expensive single purchase an individual or family makes, and often costs several times the annual household income.

Both were expensive but necessary purchases to ensure that our armed forces have the best possible equipment.

My most expensive purchase has been our family home.

A house is the most expensive and emotional purchase most people ever make.

It was one of the most expensive purchases they made together.

But air travel is often an expensive purchase, adding to the trepidation.