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BARGAINING/NEGOTIATION

USEFUL PHRASES AND QUESTIONS FOR


BARGAINING

 Let’s get down to business, shall we?


 I’m sure we can come to an agreement.
 What sort of items will you be needing?
 What quantities do you have in mind?
 What’s the best price you can offer us?
 Could you offer a discount for a larger order?
 I’ll check it with my boss and get back to you as soon as possible.
 How soon could you send us your proposal?
ROLE PLAY
Supplier: What sort of items will you be needing?
Buyer: I’ll be needing flash drives and external hard drives.
Supplier: OK. And what quantities do you have in mind?
Buyer: Let’s say one thousand of each.
Supplier: Right. I’m sure we can do that.
Buyer: What’s the best price you can offer us?
Supplier: For that quantity, we could offer you a ten percent discount.
Buyer: OK. How soon could you send us your proposal?
Supplier: It shouldn’t take long. I’ll email it to you tomorrow.
Buyer: Perfect!

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