Mr. Jean Legrand Chaussures
Prevost SA 6 Avenue
Prieur Cannes
France
Dear Mr.
Legrand,
Thank you for your order no. 6565 of 1
July for 100 dozen pairs of shoes.
I regret to say that our records show
that we do not have a sufficient basis for extending open account terms to
you at present.
We can fulfill your order only on
receipt of a confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit.
We are sorry for the delay and await
your instructions.
Yours
sincerely,
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Useful phrases
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I regret to say that our records show that we do not
have a sufficient basis for extending open account terms to you at present.
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We can fulfill your order only on receipt of. . .
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We are sorry for the delay and await your
instructions
Notes
Para. 1
Identify the order.
Para. 2
Refuse credit politely.
Para. 3
State your terms.
Para. 4
Urge a reply..
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Comments
The letter politely refuses credit and states the
terms required by the vendor. An L/C is much more secure than open account
terms.
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Alternative
phrases
Line 1 Many thanks for . . .
Line 2 ... we do not have enough credit information to
offer. . .
Line 4 We will ship your order when we receive . . .
Line 6 We apologize for . . .
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