Letter of Order
Letter of Order
Discounts
Confirm the agreed discounts.
— We would like to thank you for the 3o%
trade discount and 10% quantity discount
you allowed us.
— Finally, we would like to confirm that the
25% trade discount is quite satisfactory
— ... and we will certainly take advantage of
the cash discounts you offered for prompt
settlement.
— Although we anticipated a higher trade
discount than 15%, we will place an initial
order and hope that the discount can be
reviewed in the nearfuture.
Delivery
Confirm the delivery dates.
— It is essential that the goods are delivered
before the beginning of November, in time for
the Christmas sales period.
— Delivery before 28 February is a firm
condition of this order, and we reserve the
right to refuse goods delivered after that time.
— Please confirm that you can complete the
work before the end ofMarch, as the opening
of the store is planned for early April.
Method of delivery
. and please remember that only airfreight
will ensure prompt delivery
— Please send the goods by express freight as we
need them urgently
—We advise delivery by road to avoid constant
handling of this fragile consignment.
—Could you please ship by scheduled freighter
to avoid any unnecessary delays?
Packing
Advise your supplier how you want the goods
packed. Note, in the first example, that crates
are often marked with a sign— a diamond, a
target, a square, a lion, etc.—that can be
recognized by the supplier and customer.
— Each piece of crockery is to be individually
wrapped in thick paper, packed in straw, and
shipped in wooden crates marked 0 and
numbered I to 6.
— The carpets should be wrapped, and the
packaging reinforced at both ends to avoid
wear.
— The machines must be well greased with all
movable parts secured before being loaded
into crates, which should be clearly marked
with your castle logo for easy identification.
Closing
— We hope that this will be the first of many
orders we place with you.
— We will place further orders if this one is
completed to our satisfaction.
— If our sales targets are met, we shall be
placing further orders in the nearfuture.
— I look forward to receiving your advice /
shipment / acknowledgement / confirmation
ACKNOWLEDGING AN ORDER