2008年8月26日星期二

English Study - Sample letter 1

Friendly request for a quotation

Mr. Ray Doglam
Sales Manager
KA Keung Limited
Kowloon
Hong Kong

26 August 2008

Dear Ray,

I am delighted to say that our sales are ahead of expectations and so we are boosting our production. Consequently, we need more parts urgently (within fifteen days of placing the order). The parts are:
ABC 1 PC
BBC 2 PC
CBC 3 PC

We shall be making our decision on Thursday 12 June, so please let me have your prices by that date.

Yours sincerely



Learning Path
Purchasing Manager

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learning path 說...

The Supplier here has a good existing relationship with the customer. There is no need to specify delivery instructions as the supplier knows where the parts are to be sent. The specification, though, remains clearly set out.

It is good idea to give the date by when you want the quote - this helps bring it to the top of the supplier's priorities. If he then gives you the quote after the date requested, you will be able to come down harder on him. Otherwise, you could be greeted with excuses such as ' I didn't realise it was so urgent'.