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The quotation in reply to an inquiry may be a simple one, containing simply the prices and other information asked for. The sales-conscious businessman, however, will take the opportunity to stimulate his correspondent’s interest in his goods or services by including a sales message and the assurance that the customer will receive personal attention.
Offers are also sent without a preceding inquiry when a supplier wants to draw the attention of customers and new customers to a special product or range of goods. A firm offer is subject to certain conditions, a deadline for the receipt of orders, or a special price for certain quantities.
A) Export quotation: firm offer
| GRANT & CLARKSON 148 Mortimer Street London W1C 37D Messrs Matthews & Wilson 421 Michigan Avenue Chicago, Ill. 60602 Attention: Mr. P. Wilso, Jr. 30 October, 20___ Dear Sirs, We are pleased to make you an offer regarding our ‘Swinger’ dresses and trouser suits in the sizes you require. Nearly all the models you saw at our fashion show are obtainable, except trouser suits in pink, of which the smaller sizes have been sold out. This line is being manufactured continuously, but will only be available again in February, so could be delivered to you in March. All other models can be supplied by the middle of January 20__, subject to our receiving your firm order by 15th November. Our c.i.f. prices are understood to be for sea/land transport to Chicago. If you would prefer the goods to be sent by air freight, this will be charged extra at cost. Trouser suits sizes 8-16 in white, yellow, red, turquoise, navy blue, black Sizes 12-14 also in pink per 100 $2,650.00 Swinger dresses sizes 8-16 in white, yellow, red, turquoise, black per 100 $1,845.00 Prices: valid until 31st December, 20__ Delivery: c.i.f. Chicago Transport: sea freight Payment: by irrevocable letter of credit, or cheque with order. You will be receiving cuttings of our materials and a colour chart. These were airmailed to you this morning. We hope you agree that our prices are very competitive for these good quality clothes, and look forward to receiving your initial order. Yours faithfully, (signature) GRANT & CLARKSON F.T. Burke Export Department |
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Questions on the Letter:
1. Which model is not obtainable at the moment?
2. When could the other models be supplied? Subject to what conditions?
3. What items have already been dispatched to Matthews & Wilson? How and when were these sent?
