1. Introduction to style
In foreign trade, an inquiry, also called inquiry (inquiry or enquiry), is an inquiry made by the buyer or the buyer to the other party for the goods to be purchased or sold. Inquiry is the starting point of the transaction and can be divided into:
A general inquiry: request general information, such as: a catalogue, a price-list or quotation sheets, a sample, and illustrated photo prints.
Specific inquiry: The name of the commodity, the specifications, the quantity, the unit price FOB... CIF..., the time of shipment Of shipment), the terms of payment, etc.
The inquiry is usually issued by the buyer to the seller. The buyer uses the inquiry letter to understand the general commodity information to the seller in a concise and concise manner. Use E-mail to write a letter, no need to write too polite, only specific, concise, well-worded. Some enquiries have come to the forefront, straightforward to explain the order, and hope that the other party will give certain preferential conditions; some enquiries will not be ordered in the form of information, in order to avoid obstacles in the future transactions that may result from unordered results.
2. Practical example
Subject: Enquiry
Dear Sirs,
We are interested in buying large quantities of steel screws in all sizes.
We would be obliged if you would give us a quotation per kilogram C&F Liverpool, England. It would also be appreciated if you could forward samples and your price-list to us.
We used to purchase these products from other sources. We may now prefer to buy from your company because we understand that you are able to supply larger quantities at more attractive prices. In addition, we have confidence in the quality of your products.
We look forward to hearing from you by return E-mail.
Sincerely,
Xxx
Subject: Inquiry
Dear Sir:
The company intends to purchase a large number of steel screws of various types, in order to know the cost price and freight price per kilogram shipped to Liverpool, England. If you give me the above quotation, I would be grateful. If you can send samples and price lists, you will be grateful.
The company has always purchased such goods from other companies, and it is known that your company's goods are cheap and expensive, so you want to establish a cooperative relationship with your company.
Looking forward to recovery.
Your sincere xxx
3. Typical sentence pattern
(1) Could you give us some idea about your price?
Please tell us about your price?
(2) Do you offer FOB or CIF?
Do you report the on-board delivery price or the CIF price?
(3) How long does your offer remain valid/firm/open?
How long is your offer valid?
(4)Will you let us know what your terms of payment are?
Can you tell us your payment terms?
(5)Please make us an offer within this month since we have
Made an inquiry for your products.
We have inquired about your products, please give us an offer within this month.
(6)Please send us your best offer by Internet stating payment
Terms and time of shipment.
Please use the Internet to quote us the better price, indicating the payment terms and shipping period.
(7)Full information as to prices, quality, quantity available
And other relative particulars would be appreciated.
Please provide details of the price, quality, availability and other relevant information.
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