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37 & 38. Asking about delivery times and payment terms

37. ASK ABOUT DELIVERY TIMES
When could we receive?
When could we receive the goods?
What are your shortest delivery times?
What are your shortest delivery times for Madagascar?
How long will it take to arrive?
How long will it take to arrive at our factory?
When can we count on having it?
When can we count on having it ready for shipping?
Could we get it by?
Could we get it into port by next Tuesday?

38. ASK ABOUT PAYMENT TERMS
What are your payment conditions?
What are your standard payment conditions?
Could we talk about payment terms?
Could we talk about payment terms later? I‟m in a hurry now.
How do you normally get paid?
How do you normally get paid? We generally send a cheque.
Would a letter of credit be all right?
Would a letter of credit be all right? It‟s the best method.
What about paying in instalments?
What about paying in instalments? We do need some financing

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