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P: Mr. Li, I'm anxious to know about your offer.
L: Well, we've been holding it for you, Mr. Peter. Here it is. 500 cases of Black Tea, at …per kg, CIF Liverpool. Shipment will be in July.
P: That's a high price! It's difficult to make any sales.
L: I'm rather surprised to hear you say that, Mr. Peter. You know the price of Black Tea has gone up since last year. Ours compares favorably with what you might get elsewhere.
P: I'm afraid I can't agree with you there. India has just come into the market with a lower price.
L: Ah, but everybody in the tea trade knows that China's black tea is of top quality. Considering the quality, I should say the price is reasonable.
P: No doubt yours is of a high quality, but still, there is keen competition in the sea market. I understand some countries are actually lowering their prices.
L: So far our commodities have stood the competition well. The very fact that other clients keep on buying speaks for itself. Few other brands of tea can compare with ours for flavor and color.
P: But I believe we'll have a hard time convincing our clients at your price.
L: To be frank with you, if it weren't for our good relations, we'd hardly be willing to make you a firm offer at this price.
P: All right. In order to get the business, I accept.
L: I'm glad that we've come to terms.
P: Now about the quality. You said you could offer me only 500 cases, which I think is not enough. Last year we sold 700 cases, and I'm sure I can do better this year. I hope you can offer me at least 800 cases.
L: Because of the rapid growth of both our domestic and foreign markets, our production hasn't been able to keep up with the demand. 500 cases are the best I can offer you at present.
P: I see. But if I don't see to my market, my customers will naturally turn somewhere else for their needs.
L: Sorry, I don't think we can offer you more than 500 cases this year. As a matter of a fact, we have made a special effort to get even these 500 cases for you.
P: All right. We'll take the 500 cases this time. But I do hope you could supply more next time.
L: We'll see if we can do better next year.
