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mail-order buying

/ˈmeɪl ˌɔːrdər ˈbaɪɪŋ/

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/ˈmeɪl ˌɔːrdər ˈbaɪɪŋ/B2formalbusiness
  • ruМетод покупки товаров или услуг по почте, при котором заказы оформляются удаленно (через каталог, по телефону или онлайн), а товары доставляются по адресу покупателя.

A method of purchasing goods or services by mail, where orders are placed remotely (via catalog, phone, or online) and items are delivered to the buyer's address.

  1. Retail methodB2formal

    A method of purchasing goods by mail, where customers order products from a catalog or online and receive them through postal delivery.

    ruПокупка по почте

    • Mail-order buying became popular in the early 20th century with catalogs from companies like Sears.
    • She prefers mail-order buying for rare books not available in local stores.
    • The rise of e-commerce has transformed traditional mail-order buying.