Language question.

[Robert]

Which one is correct?

Farmgate prices typically settle on a monthly basis while commodity prices typically on a weekly.

Farmgate prices typically settle on a monthly, while commodity prices typically on a weekly basis.

Or both crap and there is better option?

[C.]

I'd maybe go for this:

Typically, farmgate prices settle on a monthly basis, while commodity prices settle on a weekly basis.

I know the repetition of 'basis' might look a little clumsy, but it means there's no chance of confusion.

[PENK]

Is farmgate the latest Boris scandal?

[PENK]

How about:

Farmgate prices typically settle on a monthly basis, and commodity prices weekly.

[Robert]

Thank you both. I'll go for Penk's suggestion. The repetition was what I wanted to avoid.

[C.]

[Snarfyguy]

Farmgate prices typically settle on a monthly basis, while commodity prices do so weekly.

Nah, Penk's is better.

[sloopjohnc]

I'd maybe go for this:

Typically, farmgate prices settle on a monthly basis, while commodity prices settle on a weekly basis.

I know the repetition of 'basis' might look a little clumsy, but it means there's no chance of confusion.

This.

[PENK]

I'd maybe go for this:

Typically, farmgate prices settle on a monthly basis, while commodity prices settle on a weekly basis.

I know the repetition of 'basis' might look a little clumsy, but it means there's no chance of confusion.

This.

You get a PM from Coan asking you to vote for his suggestion?

[C.]

I only use that for CupsHow DARE you!

[sloopjohnc]

I'd maybe go for this:

Typically, farmgate prices settle on a monthly basis, while commodity prices settle on a weekly basis.

I know the repetition of 'basis' might look a little clumsy, but it means there's no chance of confusion.

This.

You get a PM from Coan asking you to vote for his suggestion?

He offered me a one-way ticket to the Czech Republic.

[C.]

Yeah. Take Googs with you

[sloopjohnc]

Yeah. Take Googs with you

Forget it. He'd buy 10 copies of this the first day.