I was wondering if you ever happen to purchase this part vs I was wondering if you ever happened to purchase this part

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was wondering if you ever happen to purchase this part' is in the present tense, suggesting a general inquiry about a recurring action. 'I was wondering if you ever happened to purchase this part' is in the past tense, indicating a specific event in the past that the speaker is curious about.

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I was wondering if you ever happen to purchase this part

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It implies a general inquiry about a recurring action in the present tense.

This phrase is used to ask if someone has a habit of purchasing a particular part or item.

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Sgt. Barclay, I was wondering if you ever might happen to, maybe, be adopted.
I was wondering if you ever met your predecessor?
Listen, I was wondering if you ever considered
I was wondering if you can pick her up from school tomorrow.
I was wondering if you ever had any previous residents mention unusual occurrences?
I was wondering if you needed anybody today.
I was wondering if you'd care to show us how to dance.
I was wondering if you were here when my daughter was killed.
I was wondering if you had anything to say about all this political scene.
I was wondering if you had plans tonight.
I was wondering if you'd like to comment on this confusion.
I was wondering if you would make a call on my behalf.
I was wondering if you had lunch.
I was wondering if you could sort us out for tonight.
I was wondering if you might have a moment for a business conversation.
I was wondering if you find me attractive.
I was wondering if you fancied going for a drink afterwards.
I was wondering if you would consider formalising that arrangement.
I was wondering if you can take her in for a few weeks.
I was wondering if you could pick up where they left off.

Alternatives:

I was wondering if you ever purchase this part
Do you ever purchase this part?
Have you ever purchased this part?
Have you ever happened to purchase this part?
Have you ever bought this part?

I was wondering if you ever happened to purchase this part

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It refers to a specific event in the past that the speaker is curious about.

This phrase is used to inquire about a specific instance in the past when someone purchased a particular part or item.

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I was wondering if you happened to have some shaving cream and a razor I could borrow.
I just found out what happened to my brother, and I was wondering if you could tell me a little more.
Sgt. Barclay, I was wondering if you ever might happen to, maybe, be adopted.
I was wondering if you ever met your predecessor?
Listen, I was wondering if you ever considered
I was wondering if you can pick her up from school tomorrow.
I was wondering if you ever had any previous residents mention unusual occurrences?
I was wondering if you needed anybody today.
I was wondering if you'd care to show us how to dance.
I was wondering if you were here when my daughter was killed.
I was wondering if you had anything to say about all this political scene.
I was wondering if you had plans tonight.
I was wondering if you'd like to comment on this confusion.
I was wondering if you would make a call on my behalf.
I was wondering if you had lunch.
I was wondering if you could sort us out for tonight.
I was wondering if you might have a moment for a business conversation.
I was wondering if you find me attractive.
I was wondering if you fancied going for a drink afterwards.
I was wondering if you would consider formalising that arrangement.

Alternatives:

I was wondering if you purchased this part
Did you ever purchase this part?
Have you ever purchased this part?
Have you ever bought this part?
Have you ever happened to buy this part?

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I was wondering if you ever happen to purchase this part vs I was wondering if you ever happened to purchase this part