“Suites” looks correct to me! As in, a 3-piece suite of furniture (e.g. 1×3-seater couch and 2×1-seater chairs). Certainly in the context of the sign anyway.
I think that should be “suites”, as written, not your suggested correction of “suits”. As they are obviously selling furniture, the former seems more likely. A three piece suite is generally a sofa and two matching armchairs. A three piece suit would be, what, pants, jacket, and vest?
Both phrases with “suites” and “suits” are incorrect. It should read “three-piece suites” if it’s about furniture and “three-piece suits” if it’s about clothing. The hyphenation of the first two words would be correct.
I can see no reason the ampersand should be used in “tables & chairs” either. Ampersands are being used much too loosely these days.
I’m assuming that “robes” should be “wardrobes.” However, if they are selling robes, they might also be selling three-piece suits.
I’m also thinking of picking up some chest drawers the next time I’m in town.
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“Suites” looks correct to me! As in, a 3-piece suite of furniture (e.g. 1×3-seater couch and 2×1-seater chairs). Certainly in the context of the sign anyway.
How pedantic is that?!
cgarvey
24 Apr 09 at 8:14 am
It’s the ADD of retail! Items listed further down:
Garden Implements
Toys
Motorcycles
Puppys
Naked Bunny with a Whip
24 Apr 09 at 9:12 am
Actually, I think “mattress’s” is OK.
They could have simply run out of “E”.
Pierre L. A. Jönsson
24 Apr 09 at 11:04 am
Are you sure that wasn’t meant to be “suite,” as in “suite of furniture” (set)? It makes more sense in this context, and would be correct.
G
24 Apr 09 at 11:07 am
I think that should be “suites”, as written, not your suggested correction of “suits”. As they are obviously selling furniture, the former seems more likely. A three piece suite is generally a sofa and two matching armchairs. A three piece suit would be, what, pants, jacket, and vest?
DexX
24 Apr 09 at 11:33 am
I’d say that they’re probably selling “wardrobes” rather than the “robes” that would go in them…
And “chest drawers”? “chests of drawers”, surely…
And to DexX: A 3-piece suit is trousers (pants to you), jacket and waistcoat
Hugh
25 Apr 09 at 5:57 am
Ah, good call, G and DexX. That does make more sense.
Mark
30 Apr 09 at 2:33 am
“Chest Drawers”? Is that underwear for above the waist?
Mark
5 May 09 at 11:40 am
Both phrases with “suites” and “suits” are incorrect. It should read “three-piece suites” if it’s about furniture and “three-piece suits” if it’s about clothing. The hyphenation of the first two words would be correct.
I can see no reason the ampersand should be used in “tables & chairs” either. Ampersands are being used much too loosely these days.
I’m assuming that “robes” should be “wardrobes.” However, if they are selling robes, they might also be selling three-piece suits.
I’m also thinking of picking up some chest drawers the next time I’m in town.
Justin Tadlock
12 Jun 09 at 10:05 pm