P: I understand that you're interested in our machine tools, Mr. Li.
L: Yes, We're thinking of placing an order. We'd like to know what you can offer along this line as well as your sales conditions.
P: As you know, we supply machine tools of all types and sizes. We have years of experience in the manufacture tools.
L: We've read about this in your sales literature. May I have an idea of your price?
P: Our prices compare favorably with those offered by other manufactures either in Europe or anywhere else. Here are our latest price sheets. You will see that our prices are most competitive.
L: Do you take special order? That is, do you make machine according to specification?
P: We do. As a matter of fact, we design machine tools for special purposes.
L: How long does it usually take you to make delivery?
P: As a rule, we deliver all our orders within 3 months after receipt of the covering letters of credit. It takes longer, of course, for special orders. But in no case would it take longer than 6 months.
L: Good, Another thing, all your prices are on CIF basis. We'd rather have you quote us FOB prices.
P: That can easily be worked out.