Download Standalone Mavericks Installer

Where do you locate a standalone installer image of Mavericks?
It appears as a free upgrade in App Store, but after it downloads does an installer remain in your downloads folder? Or does it simply run the installer and force you to restart?
I'd like to install Mavericks at-will, so to speak.
I don't see where you can add Mavericks to your cart and download it from the App Store - any help?
Thanks so much.

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