System and method for reduced cost purchasing

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C705S027200, C705S400000

Reexamination Certificate

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07035816

ABSTRACT:
A system and method which enables a customer, for example a business or individual, to purchase one or more goods/services from one of a plurality of suppliers offering the one or more goods/services at the lowest aggregate price.

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