外贸函电1inquiry and reply&offer and counter print

We are in the market for Melon Seeds of the first and second grade, and should be appreciated if you let us have your offers with some representative samples by airmail. When offering the seeds, please state the earliest possible time of shipment and quantities available.

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We_welcome you for your enquiry of March 21 and_thank you for your interest in our export commodities. We are enclosing_ some copies of our illustrated catalogues and a price list giving the details you asked__for. Also under separate cover, we are sending you some samples which will show_you clearly the quality and craftsmanship. We believe/trust _that when you see them you will find/agree_ that our products appeal_to the most selective buyer. We offer/allow/give/grant_ a proper discount according to the quantity required/purchased/ ordered_. As to the terms of payment we usually _accept/require__ L/C payable at sight. We are looking forward to your order and you may be assured that it will attract/receive___our prompt and careful attention.

Translation:

1．贵方9月10日函收到。感谢贵方对我公司产品的兴趣。

We have received your letter of/dated and thank you for your interest in …

2．回复时请说明付款条件和最早交货期。

In your reply, please state/indicate explain the terms of payment and earlist date of shipment.

所报价格含我方3%佣金。

The price announced/quoted includes our 3% commission /is inclusive of our..

3．至于折扣，对于大量订购，我方通常会给予10%的折扣。

As for the discount, we usually offer a 10% discount on purchases of large quantities

Point out which of the following expressions are firm offers:

1) We are making you, subject to your reply reaching here before the end of this month.

2) Our offer is subject to change without notice;

3) Our offer is subject to goods being unsold.

4) Our offer is subject to your confirmation reaching here on or before the 27th this month.

5) We offer you, subject to our final confirmation, the following goods:

6) Our offer is subject to prior sale.

7) Our offer is subject to your reply reaching here at 5 p.m. May 5th, our time.

Translate the following into Chinese:

1) The quality of our products is well known and universally acknowledged.

2) This offer is firm subject to your immediate reply reaching us not later than the end of this month. There is a little likelihood of the goods remaining unsold once this offer has lapsed.

3) Your inquiry is having our immediate attention and we hope to make you an acceptable offer in a few days.

4) We are pleased to advise that we are able to supply you with "Forever" Brand Bicycles, which have already met with a warm reception abroad.

5) All items we have offered are made of very best quality leather and can be supplied in a range of designs and colors wide enough to meet the requirements of fashionable trade such as yours.

We thank you for your inquiry of September 1st. As requested, we are airmailing you, under separate cover, one