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[[File:Buymode icon sims2.png|left]]'''Buy mode''' is one of three independent modes in the game (the others being [[Live mode]] and [[Build mode]]) that appears in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 3]]'', and several spin-off games. It can be activated by clicking on the Buy mode icon in the user interface, or by pressing {{Key|F2}}.
The descriptions of many of the objects available for purchase in the game (particularly the less expensive ones) involve humor, sarcasm, insults towards the player, and wit, and serves as comic relief in the game. For example, one of the cheapest cars available in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', the "Big Lemon", notes that although the car's doors are jammed and its ignition is faulty, it is still worth buying. Another example is the outdoor entertainment item "Foot-and-Hand Ball" used to train the [[athletic skill]], which references and pokes fun at American football, which, despite its name, rarely involves contact with the ball via the feet.
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The game is paused while the player is in buy mode. Game time only passes when the player is in live mode.
Many of the tools available to the player, such as the hand tool, eyedropper tool,{{vgversion|TS2}}{{vgversion|TS3}}
In some situations, buy mode, as well as build mode, may become disabled, such as during a [[fire]], [[burglar]]y, or other major event. This is done to prevent modifications to the lot that may impact or prevent a game event from occurring. After the event has ended, build and buy modes are re-activated. However, buy mode as well as build mode can be activated through the <code>alwaysallowbuildbuy</code> cheat.{{vgversion|TS3}} In general, buy mode and build mode are also disabled when a Sim is on a [[community lot]]. In
In
Menu of the items can be filtered for an expansion/stuff and or stone, or by base game and store by clicking the top-right corner of a category catalog.
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==By room categories==
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==By community categories==
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In ''The Sims 2'', prior to the introduction of ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business|Open for business]]'', players could only access 'Community Sort' that replaces the typical 'By Room' buy mode sort when modifying a [[community lot]]. This is the only category that doesn't have sub-categories.
* Food:
* Shopping:
* Outdoor: includes benches, [[hot tub]]s, [[barbecue]]s, [[telephone booth]]s, outdoor lamps, etc.
* Street: includes benches, commercial decor, sidewalk trash bins, etc.
* Misc: mostly domestic objects that do not fit in the other categories.
==Collections==
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A collection is a compilation of in-game folders that include a set of objects, that by default come from with the installed [[Content pack|expansion or stuff pack]]. It can come either as
Players can even create
Some of the store sets in ''The Sims 3 Store'' automatically add collections to the buy mode upon installation, for the items in the set.
''[[The Sims 3: Movie Stuff]]'' is the only pack for ''The Sims 3'' that does not have a collection.
===List of collections in The Sims 2===
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* Art Nouveau
* Central Asian
* Club
* Colonial
* Designer
* Modern
* Moroccan
* Quaint
* Ultra modern
* Value
* [[The Sims 2 University]]
* Groovy Collection
* Medieval Collection
* [[The Sims 2 Nightlife]]
* Car Collection
{{Col-break}}
* [[The Sims 2 Open for Business]]
* Mission
* International
* European
* Storybook
* [[The Sims 2 Pets]]
* Atomic Collection
* Atomic Kids Collection
* Pet Collection
* [[The Sims 2 Seasons]]
* Country Collection
* Country Kitchen
* Country Bedroom
* Tiki Style
* The Sims
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* [[The Sims 2 Bon Voyage]]
* Tropical
* Asian
* Mountain
* Hotel
* [[The Sims 2 Freetime]]
* Classic
* Comfy
* Metro
* Modern
* Sporty
* [[The Sims 2 Apartment Life]]
* Socialite
* Tech
* Jock
* Gearhead
* Bohemian
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* [[The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff]]
* Fantasy
* Nauticial
* Underwater
* [[The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff]]
* Luxury Dining
* Luxury Living
* Luxury Bedroom
* [[The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff]]
* Weddings
* Parties
* [[The Sims 2 Teen Style Stuff]]
* Socialite
* Goth
* Surfer
* [[The Sims 2 Kitchen and Bathroom Stuff]]
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===List of collections in The Sims 3===
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* [[The Sims 3: World Adventures|The Sims™ 3 World Adventures]]
* Al Simhara
* Champs Les Sims
* Shang Simla
* [[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff|The Sims™ 3 High-End Loft Stuff]]
* [[The Sims 3: Ambitions|The Sims™ 3 Ambitions]]
* [[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff|The Sims™ 3 Fast Lane Stuff]]
* [[The Sims 3: Late Night|The Sims™ 3 Late Night]]
* [[The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff|The Sims™ 3 Outdoor Living Stuff]]
* [[The Sims 3: Generations|The Sims™ 3 Generations]]
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* [[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff|The Sims™ 3 Town Life Stuff]]
* [[The Sims 3: Pets|The Sims™ 3 Pets]]
* Equestrian
* Goth
* Horse Ranch
* [[The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff|The Sims™ 3 Master Suite Stuff]]
* [[The Sims 3: Showtime|The Sims™ 3 Showtime]]
* [[The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff|The Sims™ 3 Diesel Stuff]]
* [[The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats|The Sims™ 3 Katy Perry's Sweet Treats]]
* [[The Sims 3: Supernatural|The Sims™ 3 Supernatural]]
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* [[The Sims 3: Seasons|The Sims™ 3 Seasons]]
* Eco Glam
* Seaside Summer
* Simply Elegant
* [[The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff|The Sims™ 3 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff]]
* [[The Sims 3: University Life|The Sims™ 3 University Life]]
* [[The Sims 3: Island Paradise|The Sims™ 3 Island Paradise]]
* [[The Sims 3: Into the Future|The Sims™ 3 Into the Future]]
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==Buy mode tools==
[[File:Ts3 buytools.jpg|thumb|Buy mode tools in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.]]
These tools, for the most part, can be used interchangeably to change the elements of both buy and build modes.
'''Hand Tool (''hotkey'' H):''' The hand tool is the default tool and is used to add, pick up, rotate, and move items. Some items cannot be moved, while others can only be placed in certain locations. When holding an item, the highlighted tile(s) which show its footprint also show which side is considered the front (depending on the object, this may or may not be the side Sims will approach it from).{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3}} If the tile is highlighted green, the item may be placed at that location; otherwise, it will be red—{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}attempting to place the item will give a description of the problem. Objects can be picked up by clicking on them. When holding an existing object, the player can delete the object by clicking on the bottom panel, or by pressing the {{Key|Del}} key. To rotate an object, the player can either use the {{Key|<}} and {{Key|>}} keys, or drag the cursor around in the direction they wish their object to face in. When a new certain item is purchased, the hand tool will automatically be selected and used to place the new item; holding {{Key|Shift}} while placing the item allows the player to place multiple copies of the same item.{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3}} Pressing the {{Key|Esc}} key will cancel the placement of an object. In ''The Sims'', the direction the object is facing in is indicated by the arrows shown while rotating an object with the mouse—the white arrow indicates the front side of the object, while the black arrow indicates the back.
'''Eyedropper Tool (''hotkey'' E):'''{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3}} When pointed at a wall covering, floor covering, or most objects, will show the name of what it's pointed at. Clicking on a wall or floor covering will switch to the appropriate area of build
'''Design Tool (''hotkey'' R):'''{{Vgversion|TS2}} Allows a recolor change for a selected item. Costs §15 per use, regardless of what was changed. Objects that do not have recolors cannot be changed with this tool.
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'''Undo/Redo (''hotkey combination'' CTRL + Z / CTRL + Y):''' Allows the player to quickly undo or redo an action. The undo/redo history will be kept even if the player switches between buy and build modes.{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3}} In ''The Sims'', this was only available in build mode, and the history did not carry over into buy mode..
'''Sledgehammer Tool (''hotkey'' J'''{{Vgversion|TS2:P}} '''or K'''{{Vgversion|TS3}}): First introduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'' and carried forward into later games, the sledgehammer tool allows players to easily remove walls and objects. The tool can be used on individual objects and tiles,{{Vgversion|TS2}} or by clicking and dragging around an area to remove multiple
'''45 degree angle (''hotkey'' G:'''{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}} Switches the display to (or from) a 45 degree angle view from the floor, which allows the player to see the [[ceiling]] more easily.
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