Purchased is normally used with things that are big or cost more money, like "purchased a house/purchased a car". For small items, use "bought" instead.
WRONG: I purchased a toothbrush
CORRECT: I bought a toothbrush
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Wow. If your post uddenyl had popped into my head one day, it would have definately qualified for my blog "Randomnocity". Hehe
-Nick
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These items about the English grammar are very nice. Keep them coming!