In a message, Bob F Howard wrote to All:
 > So in commerical use it normally is used as
 > 500 pcs $3.00 @
 > 
 > But here is the problem, some people write it like
 > 500 pcs @ $3.00 
 > 
 > The former is $1,500 total
 > and the latter appears to be saying 500 pcs at $3.00 total. 
  
  You are right, it is confusing.  
  In both of the above examples, I'd ask for clarification before placing an 
order for any of the above.
  Price and unit should always be spelled out on a quotation, whether it is 
$3.00 per "each" or "dozen" or "ton."  It avoids confusion like the one 
bove.
  Then again, you can issue a purchase order for $3.00 and ask when you can 
expect your 500 pcs.  Then watch the salesperson try to explain why they 
won't honor a written quotation. [grin]
  - Franco Rios
    franco.rios@EVillage.gigo.com
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