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| ... "The Times"... ... . ( ) ... , ... ... , . . S., , (), , ... | Your name has been given us by the British Chamber of Commerce in... We have seen your advertisement in The Times..., and would be grateful if you would let us have details of. The British Embassy in B. has advised us to get in touch with you concerning... We saw your product demonstrated at the Leipzig Fair this year, and would like to know whether you could send us... Your advertisement in... states that you can offer... Messrs. M. and S., who we understand have been doing business with you for some years, inform us that you may be able to supply us with... |
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| ( - ), (), . () , , /. () , / / ( ). / - , . () , ( ) , -, 50 000 | These fancy goods are in demand during the tourist season (late May to early September), but for the rest of the year sales are moderate, and often rather low. You can count on a brisk turnover if prices are competitive and deliveries prompt. There is no market here for articles of this type in the higher price ranges but less expensive models sell very well throughout the year. There is brisk demand here for high-quality sports shirts of the type you manufacture. Demand for this type of machine is not high, but sales this year will probably exceed 50 000 pounds. |
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| ( ), . ? , , . | If we place orders with you we will have to insist on prompt delivery. Can you guarantee delivery within four weeks of receiving orders? We would appreciate a sample of each of the items listed above. | |
| , ... , ( ), . ( ) / . , / ..., (", ) | Will you please send us your catalogue and price list for... We are also interested in your terms of payment and in discounts offered for regular purchases and large orders. We would be glad to receive specifications of your new typewriter, together with your current export price list and details of trade discounts. Will you please quote prices c.i.f. Hannover for the following items in the quantities stated... |
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| . . . , . / / (), , . | We hope to hear from you shortly. We are looking forward to hearing from you. We would appreciate a prompt answer. Since the season will soon be under way, we must ask you to reply by the end of this month. As our own customers are pressing us for a quotation, we hope you will be able to make us an offer within fortnight from to-day's date. |
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| 1. , , / ( / - ( ). 2. / , . 3. 20 19... 4. 3 . 5. , / . 6. , , / . 7. , , , / 5 19... 8. , () . 9.... , . 10.... / . 11. / / / ... 12. / / ... 13. , ... | Please quote your price (fob. London) (c.i.f. Lisbon) As we do a considerable trade in this line, we expect a keen price. We require the goods by 20 May at the latest. Would you be able to deliver within 3 weeks of receipt of our order? If your goods are up to sample, they should sell readily in this market. If the quality is right and the price competitive, we think we can promise good results. As we under contract, please let us know whether you can guarantee shipment by 5 June 19... Provided you can guarantee regular supplies and premise delivery whithin a fortnight of receiving our orders, we should have no trouble in marketing your products here. ...we would like to know whether you would be willing to grant us a special discount. ... we would like to discuss the possibility of a contract of agency with you. As we are the leading dealers in this town / area / country... Since we have connections throughout the country... In view of the fact that we are sole agents for this product... |
