2. (13) We are a state-operated corporation specializing in the export of table-cloths.
(14) We write to introduce ourselves as exporters of fresh water pearls having many years’ experience in this particular line of business.
(15) We take the liberty of writing to you with a view to doing business with you.
(16) We express our desire to establish business relations with your firm./We shall be glad to enter into business relations with you.
(17) Your letter expressing the hope of establishing business connections with us has been received with thanks.
(18) We are now writing you for the opportunity of developing trade between us.
(19) We have your name and address from The Journal of Commerce.
(20) A booklet including a general introduction, the scope of business and other topics is enclosed for your reference.
3. (11)As we are in the market for men’s leather gloves, we would be pleased if you would send us your best quotation.
(12) Please send us your best firm offer by fax indicating packing, specifications, quantity available, lowest prices with the best discount and the earliest date of delivery.
(13) If you can supply goods of the type and quality required, we may place regular orders for large quantities.
(14) We take pleasure in enclosing our inquiry No.345-9 against which you are requested to make us an offer on FOB basis.
(15) We are interested in hand-made shoes in a variety of styles made of genuine leather. Will you send us a copy of your latest catalogue with details of your prices and terms of payment?
(16) Please let us know at what price, on what terms and in what quantity you can supply us with the following articles:
(17) We are interested in 300 sets of “Five Rams” bicycles and would be pleased to have your best offer by cable on CIF Hamburg basis, including our 5% commission.
(18) We should be grateful if you would quote your lowest price for the captioned goods. When offering please indicate packing conditions and the earliest possible date of delivery and send us the covering literatures.
(19) As one of our customers has a steady demand for your electric motors, please cable us a firm offer for 10 sets for shipment in September.
(20) We would like to know what discount you would allow us for an order for more than 1000 dozen.