"Off" in lists

[Waggers]

Could some kind soul tell me which of the two options is the correct way to write a list list?
Option 1:
Pencils - 3 off
Pens - 5 off
Erasers - 10 off
Option 2:
Pencils - 3 of
Pens - 5 of
Erasers - 10 of
Many thanks indeed.
Richard

[Casiopea]

Welcome.

I'm not sure I understand the question, Waggers.

"of" as in pencils | 3 of them

OR

"off" as in pencils | 3 checked off the list?

Either way, this is the first time I've seen "of" or "off" used in a list. Perhaps it's something new?

[Waggers]

Sorry, I didn't explain it very well.

We received a list from someone wanting to order some items.

It read something like:

I would like to order the following items:
Pencils - 3 off
Pens - 5 off
Erasers - 10 off

This started an argument here about the use of the word "off". I think it has been used correctly whilst others insist the writer should have used the word "of" i.e. Pencils - 3 of.

Richard

[rewboss]

I think the writer may have been confused by the phrase "one-off", referring to something which is unique: "I don't think they'll ever make another car like it -- it was a one-off."

[Ouisch]

In your example, "of" would be the correct word, although it would read better if it said: "Pencils, 3 of each" (This phraseology is not normally used in conversation, but it is common on order forms.)