B) Enclosing quotation

Central Installations   Bunbury Estate Builders 17 Fen Road London EC3 5AP 24th November, 20__   Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of 21st November, we have pleasure in enclosing a detailed quotation for bathroom showers. Besides those advertised in the ‘Builders’ Journal’, our illustrated catalogue also enclosed shows various types of bathroom fittings and the sizes available. Most types can be supplied from stock. 4-6 weeks should be allowed for delivery of those marked with an asterisk.   Building contractors all over Britain have found our equipment easy to install and attractive in appearance. Naturally all parts are replaceable, and our quotation includes prices of spare parts. We can allow a 2 % discount on all orders of £ 600 in value and over, orders exceeding £ 2,000 are subject to 3 % discount.   Any orders you place with us will be processed promptly.   Yours faithfully, (signature) S. Stuart Sales Manager

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Central Installations   Bunbury Estate Builders 17 Fen Road London EC3 5AP 24th November, 20__   QUOTATION Bathroom shower, Type G 17, length 2 ft. 6 in. £ 1.20 Bathroom shower, Type G 17, length 3 ft. £ 1.40 Bathroom shower, Type G 17, length 4 ft. £ 1.60   Bathroom shower, Type A 42, length 2 ft. 6 in. £ 2.00 Including wall bracket length 3 ft. £ 2.35 length 4 ft. £ 2.70 Parts: Hose with protective steel spiral per foot £ 0.30 tap and shower connecting rings £ 0.50 each shower spray, type G £ 0.85 each shower spray, type A £ 1.10 each wall bracket, type A £ 0.60 each   All prices: c.i.f. UK railway station Terms of payment 30 days net   (signature) S. Stuart Sales Manager

Questions on the Letter:

1. What is enclosed with the letter, apart from a quotation for bathroom showers?

 

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2. Certain fittings cannot be supplied from stock. How are these indicated? How much time should be allowed for their delivery?

3. Why is the equipment made by Central Installations popular with building contractors?

4. What discount rates are quoted?

5. What makes shower A 42 more expensive?

6. Explain the terms of payment.