This item has never been purchased before. vs This item has never been purchased.

Both phrases are correct, but there is a slight difference in their meanings. The phrase 'this item has never been purchased before' emphasizes the specific point in time, while 'this item has never been purchased' is a more general statement. The choice between them depends on the level of detail you want to convey.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize the specific point in time when the item has not been purchased.

"This item has never been purchased before."

This phrase is used to highlight the fact that up to the present moment, the item has not been bought by anyone. It specifies a particular time frame.

Examples:

This item has never been purchased before, so it's brand new.
The product has never been purchased before this sale.

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But the child has never been away from home before.
This has never been done before.
What we have in mind has never been tried before.
This kid has never been dumped before.
This has never been done before.
I'd say whoever said that has never been wronged before.
He has never been to Okinawa before.
But criticism is easy; what is being attempted has never been done before.
Guys, clearly this baby has never been around a person of color before.
The show I have in mind has never been seen before.
A book like this has never been written before.
This has never been done before.
This serotype has never been reported in Europe before.
He has never been tested like this before.
Terrorism has never been a factor in city politics before.
I think you should know, this has never been attempted before.
A mortal has never been able to remove an angel's feather before.
Group discussion will be particularly useful when a product is new on the market and has never been assessed before.
I have to warn you, what's on my mind has never been tried before.
Your Honor, our client has never been in trouble with the law before.

Alternatives:

This item has never been bought before.
This item has not been purchased previously.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to convey the general idea that the item has not been bought at any point in time.

"This item has never been purchased."

This phrase is a more general statement indicating that the item has not been bought by anyone without specifying a particular time frame.

Examples:

This item has never been purchased, despite being on the market for a year.
The product has never been purchased by any of our customers.

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All the squares have been purchased.
There is no indication that any foreign PV equipment has been purchased.
So that means the pot has technically already been purchased.
That's how many times your print has been purchased.
The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 600000000.
Mr Shaughnessy has never been identified as...
It has never been about us.
Afghanistan has never been conquered by a foreign army.
My skin has never been so soft. Anyway...
The institutional and technological setting has never been better.
There has never been a reasoned response.
Obedience has never been Mother's forte.
Patient care has never been better.
Your sacrifice has never been forgotten.
My path has never been clearer.
My country has never been occupied.
Our work has never been better.
His image has never been captured.
Transparency has never been the key word of European construction.
Your approval rating has never been higher.

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This item has never been bought.
This item has not been purchased.

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This item has never been purchased before. vs This item has never been purchased.

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