RP> I don't know about others, but when I generate a purchase order, I
 RP> _plainly_ specify the quantity I need. Example:
 RP>      QTY.               DESCRIPTION                  UNIT        EXT.
 RP>     1 pce           Model KSC keyboard              15.00       15.00
 RP>   500 pces          27K, 1.2W, carbon resistors       .07/pc    35.00
 RP>     3 pkgs          BNC, Male, cable, Mil-Spec      10.12/pkg   30.36
 RP>     1 reel          RG-8/U coax, Type "S", 1k ft.     .50/ft   500.00
 RP>                                  Sub-Total                     580.36
 RP>                                      S&H                       EXEMPT
 RP>                                      PST (8%)                  EXEMPT
 RP>                                      GST (7%)                   23.57
 RP>                                 Grand Total                    603.93
Excellent example.  Thank you.
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