51.   Consumers are buying fewer homes, and fewer goods to go in them, like electric appliances and furniture.

52.   Consumers are buying more clothes because retailers are offering more colorful, appealing fashions.

53.   Consumers bought a record number of personal computers this holiday shopping season, despite a shortage of some popular systems.

54.   Consumers bought fewer automobiles, electronics and machinery in the quarter, pushing down production of those goods.

55.   Consumers buy machines based on price, performance and compelling applications.

56.   Consumers can buy eBooks directly from publishers or at online retailing sites like Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.

57.   Consumers can buy oregano, paprika and ginger at plenty of places other than supermarkets these days.

58.   Consumers can either buy its service through purchase of a direct-to-home satellite dish or getting a subscription to their local cable TV company.

59.   Consumers could buy electricity directly from utilities.

60.   Consumers now can buy computer hardware, consumer electronics and even airline tickets on auction at places like Onsale.com and Priceline.com.