外贸英语询价对话

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外贸交际英语情景对话：Talking about the Payment 谈付款方式

Buyer: How are you Mr. Wang? Glad to hear you again. We've settled the questions of price, quality and quantity. Now what about the terms of payment?

王先生，最近怎么样?很高兴再次和你通话。我们已经谈妥了价格，质量和数量的问题，该谈谈付款方式了吧?

SELLER: Morning, Mr. Smith. Thanks for calling me for payment negotiation.

早上好，史密斯先生。谢谢你为了这件事来电。

BUYER: Do you accept D/A or D/P?

承兑交单或付款交单的方式可以吗?

SELLER: Sorry. We only accept irrevocable Letter of Credit payable against shipping documents.

对不起，我们只接受不可撤销信用证的方式，见票付款。

BUYER: I see. But as you know, the Western market has been declining recently. Business is not easy as it used to be. As an old client of yours, I think we should enjoy your special treatment. I hope you would allow us to pay by D/A or D/P.

我明白。但你也知道，西方市场最近持续萎靡，生意不像之前那么好做了。我们也是贵公司的老主顾了，总该得到一点特殊对待吧。希望贵公司能同意以承兑交单或付款交单的方式付款。

SELLER: I understand your situation, Mr. Smith. As you pointed out, the Western economy is going down; the international financial market is not stable. To be on the safe side, we can't make exceptions.

我理解贵公司的处境，但你刚刚也说了，西方经济在逐步下滑;国际金融市场也处于不稳定的状态，为了安全起见，我们还是不能例外。

BUYER: It will increase our expenses to open the L/C and tie up our funds.

开信用证会增加我们的成本，这样我们的资金会更加紧张。

SELLER: Dear Mr. Smith, as one of our old customers, you know well that Chinese kites have enjoyed a good reputation in your market and will be selling well. The quick turnover will not only free your cost on L/C, but also benefit you a lot.

亲爱的史密斯先生，您作为我们的老主顾，应该很清楚我们中国的风筝质量在贵国市场上的声誉，肯定会畅销的。这不仅仅能缓解你开信用证的资金压力，也能大赚一笔呢。

BUYER: Your words sound OK, but we still feel that to pay by L/C is not reasonable, especially at present when the world market is inactive. In order to conclude this transaction, we both need to make some concessions. How about 50% by L/C, 50% by D/P? Otherwise we might turn to other suppliers.

你说的很有道理，但是我们还是觉得用信用证的方式付款不合理，尤其是在现在世界经济不活跃的情况下。为了谈成这笔生意，我们双方都需要做一些让步。一半用信用证一半用承兑怎么样?如果不行的话我们只能找别家了。

SELLER: Mr. Smith, as I said, we only accept L/C. Since you are our old customer and your order is quite large, how about 70% by L/C and 30% by D/P? This is not our normal practice. If you agree, we can make the deal. If not, I can't do anything else.

史密斯先生，我刚刚说过了，我们是非信用证不接受的。看在您是我们老主顾的份上，也看在您定了这么大量商品的份上，70%用信用证，30%用承兑汇票怎么样?我们这么做可算是例外了。如果你同意，那我们就成交，如果你不同意，那我也无能为力了。

BUYER: All right, I agree. Could you make sure that the goods will be delivered before May, 2012 so that they can catch up with the sales season before the Children's Day?

好吧，我同意。你方能否确定在2012年五月之前把货运到?这样我们就能赶上儿童节前夕的旺季了。

SELLER: In this case, you'd better open the L/C before the 10th of April since we need time to get the goods ready and book the shipping space. So I suggest stipulate the time of shipment as “within 15 days after the receipt of the L/C.” Furthermore, we'd like a confirmed irrevocable L/C at sight payable against documents.

这样的话，你最好在4月10日前把信用证开出来，因为我们需要时间准备商品和预定船只。所以我建议把装船期规定为“收到信用证后15日内”。此外，我们希望收到的是即期付款的不可撤销凭证。

BUYER: Another question. Can we make payment by L/C after sight?

还有个问题，我们能开见票后兑付的信用证吗?

SELLER: It looks that we have to make another concession. In consideration of our good relationship for years, we give you further special treatment for a L/C payment 30 days after sight.

那我们不得不再做一点让步了。考虑到我们多年的老交情，我们同意见票30天内兑付。

BUYER: Thanks a lot. We think we will have a successful transaction this time.

太感谢啦。我们这次合作肯定会成功的。

SELLER: We agree to your time L/C payment but it should be clear that the interest occurred should be borne by your side according to the interest rates on international monetary market. What do you think of it?

我们同意你所说的远期信用证付款，但是要说清楚的是，产生的利息应由你方根据国际货币市场的利率承担，这样可以吗?

BUYER: Agree. Thanks, Mr. Wang. We will try our best to open the L/C before 10th of April. How long should the L/C be valid?

可以，谢谢你，王先生。我们尽量在4月10日前把信用证开出来。信用证的有效期应该是多久?

SELLER: Since you are paying by a 30-day L/C, let's say the L/C expires 15 days after the 30-day duration is due, OK?

既然你是见票30日内兑付，那就兑付之日起15天内失效吧，可以吗?

Buyer: That'll be fine. We'll open the L/C according to your requirement within the designated time.

好。我们会在规定时间内按照你的要求把信用证开出来。

Seller: Thank you.

谢谢。

Buyer: By the way, Mr. Wang, could you tell me what documents you'll provide?

顺便问一下，你们会提供哪些票据?

Seller: Together with the draft, we'll send you a complete set of Bill of Lading, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Quality, a Certificate of Quantity, Packing List, a Certificate of Origin, an Insurance Policy, a Shipping Advice. That's all.

除了合同之外，还有一整套的提货单，一张商业发票，一份品质认证书，一份数量证明书，装箱单，原产地证书，保单 和发货通知书。就这些。

Buyer: Thanks a lot. You have been most helpful.

太谢谢了。你可帮了大忙了。

外贸交际英语情景对话：Talking about the Shipment 谈运输方式

Seller: Is that Mr. Sang Lee? Are you online?

李桑先生，在吗?

Buyer: Nice to see you again, Mr. Zhang. I'm waiting for you here.

很高兴又见面了，张先生。我在线等着你呢。

Seller: Thanks. We have reached an agreement on the term of payment, what about shipment?

谢谢你。我们已经达成了付款方式上的一致，那我们的货运方式呢?

Buyer: That is what I want to confirm today.

这也是我今天想要确定的事情。

Seller: We are doing effort on this matter with local shipping companies. We have a confirmation of price based on CIF Pusan. We know we have the obligations to charter vessel and pay the freight.

我们正和当地的船运公司努力商谈。我们已经确定了釜山到岸价的价格。我知道我方有义务租赁船只和付运费。

Buyer: Clearly. Do you have any information? A rich season of garlic is coming. It's top important for you to effect the shipment earlier.

没错。你有什么消息要和我说吗?大蒜销售的旺季就要到了，你们越早发货越好。

SELLER: We'll do our utmost to deliver the goods at an earliest possible. But the shipment date depends on the L/C opening date reaching us. Please establish the L/C at sight ASAP Yes. The contract tells “Shipment: within 15 days after receiving the L/C at sight”. All are confirmed and I will contact our opening bank tomorrow. We promise to deliver the goods at once after receiving your payment.

我们会尽早发货。但是装船期取决于我们拿到信用证的开立期。请见票后尽快开立信用证。合同上说的是“装船期：收到信用证之日起十五日内”。一切都准备就绪，我明天就联系开证银行。我们承诺收到信用证就立马发货。

BUYER: Another point, we prefer a reefer container for a good temperature control and a good quality guarantee. Could you arrange for this kind of vessel?

还有一件事，希望能用冷藏集装箱，控制好温度，保证好质量。这你们能安排吗?

SELLER: Surely we can. But the price we reached is based on an ordinary vessel. You know reefer container is too expensive and the additional cost will be responsible by the buyer.

当然可以。但我们之前谈好的价格是普通运输船的价格。你也知道，冷藏集装箱价格昂贵，而且由买家来付额外的价格。

BUYER: That's a problem.

这是个问题。

SELLER: We suggest a half open vessel for air through during transportation. It's a nice choice for garlic product. China is so near to Korea. There is no problem.

我们建议用半开放式的运输船，这样在运输过程中就能保持空气流通。对大蒜这种商品来说这是不错的选择。中国离韩国也不远，应该没有问题。

BUYER: OK. I agree to use a half open vessel. But attention should be paid that we ordered 500MT of fresh white garlic in one lot. That is to be clear again “partial shipment not allowed”.

好，我同意。但请注意，我们订的500吨新鲜的白大蒜需要一次装运，不允许“分批装运”。

SELLER: As new orders keep coming in, we are afraid we have not enough stocks to meet your order then. We suggest you accept partial shipment in July and August 250MT each.

因为我们不断有新订单进来，恐怕我们没有足够的存储空间满足你的这个要求。建议你方接受七月和八月分别装运250吨。

BUYER: You know the price of garlic is changing so quickly due to a rich coming season. We have to receive the whole 500MT in one lot. Wish to do your utmost to fulfill the order.

你也知道，旺季要来了，大蒜的价格也在急剧变化。你们必须一次性给我们装运500吨。希望你们尽量满足我们的需求。

SELLER: OK. We will meet your order first to prepare and deliver in one lot in time.

好吧，我们会先满足你们的订单需求，准时为你们一次性装运。

BUYER: Thanks for your cooperation. I'm wondering if it is possible for you to effect shipment before the middle of June.

感谢贵方的合作。我想知道你方能否在六月中旬发货?

SELLER: Rather difficult for us to do. I think the shipment will be effected at the early July. That is the best we can do.

这有点难。可能最多能做到七月初发货。

BUYER: Too late. July is the selling season for this product in our market. If you manage to deliver the goods two or three weeks earlier, everything will be fine and we will be able to catch the selling season. Therefore, the goods must be shipped before June 20th.

那太晚了。七月已经是我们国内的销售旺季了。如果你能早发货两三个星期就好了，我们也能赶上旺季。所以，请务必在六月二十日之前发货。

SELLER; Well, I understand. We have signed many contracts recently. It is really beyond our power.

我理解。我们最近生意太多了，真的是无能为力。

Buyer: I sincerely hope that you will give our request special consideration.

我方真诚希望贵方能特别考虑我们的需求。

Seller: OK. We are old friends. We will try our best to arrange for you. We assure you that the shipment will be completed before the end of June if we receive your L/C in time.

好吧，我们也不是首次合作了。我们会尽量帮你安排的。如果我们能及时收到信用证，我保证在六月底完成装运。

Buyer: I appreciate what you have done for me. We're looking forward to receiving your advice of shipment as early as possible. Good luck.

感谢你为此做的努力。希望尽早收到贵方发货的通知。祝好。

Seller: Good luck. See you.

祝好，回见。

今天给大家介绍最常用的外贸报价对话实用语句哦~快速准确的报价Prompt & Accurate Quotation不管是对待新客户还是老客户，报价的时效性都很重要。机会难得，一定提要快速报价。Dear Flora,Thanks for mailing me back and notifying us of your requested item with details.Please check the offer sheet in detail with estimated price in attachment. The accurate price will be fixed after sampling. I will keep you posted on this！Your immediate reply will be appreciated.Regards,JessicaOutline提纲挈领1. mail somebody back：回复某人邮件/信函。2. notify：通知，通告。3. estimated price：预估的价格。4. accurate price：准确的价格。5. immediate reply：快速的回复。More Expressions触类旁通1. Kindly let me know if you need any further assistance.如果您需要任何进一步协助，请通知我。2. You can be certain that our price is really competitive.您可以放心，我们的价格是绝对有竞争力的。3. Thank you for taking time to send me the inquiry.感谢您抽出宝贵的时间来向我询价。4. How does L/C sound?我们做信用证怎么样？5. Your prompt reply will be greatly appreciated.若您能尽快回复，我们会非常感激！详细专业的报价Detailed & Professional Quotation报价的内容，要尽可能详尽，并突出自身的优势，把能给到的信息一次性给全。Dear Clair,This is Kerry from ABC Trading Inc. According to your inquiry of grease gun, I was wondering if you could accept our pricing USD5.65/pc.As per our conversation at HK Fair, the estimate USD5.35/pc was based on the neutral poly bag packaging with a barcode sticker only, not the color box as you mentioned in the previous email.Please check our offer sheet in detail as attached.Also enclosed the instruction manual & die-cut of color box for your reference.Your early reply will be highly appreciated.Best regards,Kerry HuOutline提纲挈领1. grease gun：黄油枪。2. neutral poly bag packaging：中性塑料袋包装（中性包装，表示包装上没有任何供应商信息或者客户信息，也没有品牌信息）。3. barcode sticker：条形码不干胶。4. previous email：上一封邮件。5. die-cut of color box：彩盒设计稿的刀模图。More Expressions触类旁通1. We could provide you with a better price if the quantity raises to 10,000 pieces.如果数量达到1 万件，我们可以给您一个更好的价格。2. Our subsidiary in the UK will handle the business with your company.我们英国分公司会处理您的订单事宜。3. The biggest problem for retail price is namely about packaging.（影响零售价格的）最大问题就是包装。4. Would you mind sending me some more photos about your inquired item ？能否给我多发一些您正在找的产品的图片？5. My customer would enable me to offer the price below 5 dollars.我客户只会允许我在 5 美元以内报价。应对客户的砍价Discussion On Pricing Bargain针对不同的客户，应该有不同的手法和应对策略。Dear Clair,I’m sorry we cannot accept your target price USD5.35 with color box packaging.As I mentioned in the previous email, it based on the poly bag only. I take it for granted the 30 cents surcharge is reasonable. We could give you 15 cents off as maximum. That means, USD5.50 is our floor price.Please help to understand our situation and back us.Thank you！Kind regards,Kerry HuOutline提纲挈领1. take it for granted：坚定地认为……2. surcharge：额外费用。3. 15 cents off：减少 15 美分。4. as maximum：这里表示“这就是最大的让步”。5. floor price：地板价，用来形容最低的价格、最好的价格。More Expressions触类旁通1. Please help to check with the buyer and give me reply soon.请跟买手确认（价格），并尽快给我回复。2. Would you accept EUR3.50/pc as the final price？您能接受每件3.5 欧元的最终价格吗？3. We could offer you a special discount of 10% if the quantity reaches one 40 feet full container.如果订单数量可以达到一个 40 英尺的整柜集装箱，我们可以给您一个10%的特别折扣。4. I have to re-check the price and see if we could meet your target.我需要重新核算一下价格，看看能否达到您的目标价。5. We are desperate to get your price approval to proceed.我们非常需要您的价格确认，从而（把这个项目）推进下去。多轮价格谈判Price Negotiating价格拉锯中需要谈判双方控制自己的情绪和节奏，用一定的技巧去磨合，去寻找一个能让双方妥协让步的折中点。Dear Clair,To be candid with you, we have no margin to reduce the pricing again.I understand the price is awful important to win the order, but the quality counts for much more. We couldn’t debase our quality level to achieve your aim.I’m sorry.Having discussed with top management, we decide to proceed with below suggestions：1. USD5.50/pc, with color box packaging, based on 10,000 pcs quantity.2. USD5.20/pc, with neutral poly bag packaging, based on 10,000 pcs quantity.3. 3% special discount will be provided when the quantity is up to 30,000 pcs.Please help to consider and advise which option is better for you. We realize that you have to test your local market and retail price. And we’re pleased to go ahead with a trial order in a small quantity to start our business. Maybe 5,000 to 8,000 pcs is workable for you to make a decision, with no price increase.Kind regards,Kerry HuOutline提纲挈领1. margin：利润。在商务英语中，大多用 margin 来替代 profit。2. awful important：非常重要，awful 在这里做副词，相当于 very。3. debase quality level：降低品质。4. aim：目标。5. top management：最高管理层。More Expressions触类旁通1. Price is important, but quality counts for much more.价格很重要，但品质更重要。2. It is not workable for us to place such a big order for the first time.第一张订单我们没有办法把数量提那么高。3. We could place a trial order to test the market.我们可以下一个试单来测试市场。4. Consumers could only pay for USD9.99 per piece as maximum for this item.这个产品，消费者只会愿意在 9.99 美元单价以下考虑购买。5. 10% discount will be provided if you double the quantity.如果您把数量加倍，我们可以给您 10% 的折扣。最终确定价格Final Price Confirmation价格的确认是订单谈判的一个关键，必须得到客户的书面同意，这样才可以避免将来可能发生的纠纷。Dear Clair,Very glad to hear that you confirmed the price USD5.20/pc. You are no doubt aware of the neutral poly bag packaging. I’m writing today to send you the PI for running this trial order with 7,500 pcs.Please help to check the file with unit price, packaging, carton measurement, delivery time, payment term, and so on. If no additional questions, please help to sign back this PI.As soon as we got your final confirmation, we will do pre-production samples for your evaluation.Best regards,Kerry HuOutline提纲挈领1. You are no doubt aware of ：你无疑知道……2. PI ：形式发票，是Proforma Invoice 的首字母缩写。3. payment term ：付款方式。4. carton measurement ：外箱资料。5. pre-production samples ：产前样，很多时候也会简写成PP samples。More Expressions触类旁通1. We will arrange the production as long as we receive your email with approval.只要收到您的确认邮件，我们就会安排生产。2. Deal ！Please send me the updated offer sheet asap.成交！请马上把最新的报价单发给我。3. Your final estimate is 5% higher than your competitors.你最终的报价还是比同行高了五个点。4. I could consider doing business with your company if 1,000 pieces workable for the first order.如果你可以接受第一单1 000 个的数量，我会考虑跟你们公司合作。5. Good price！But we cannot accept your packaging suggestion. I will inform you of our idea later.价格不错！但是我们没法接受你们的包装方案。我晚些时候会把我们的想法告诉你。