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I did the same thing, but instead of purchasing from the itunes store, i downloaded my silent ringtone from audiko.net, dragged it to itunes, and it automatically went into the ringtones section.
 
No use for a silent ringtone here, but purchasing one?? I don't get it.

Downloading a free one or just recording your own should be simple. :apple:
 
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