8.4.1 协商交货日期

4.1 Time of the Delivery 协商交货日期

W: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point on wich we differ.

M: That's right. Let's go into the details.

W: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of Sep. We'd like them to be there in time for our Christmas sales.

M: Christmas doesn't come until almost the end of the year, right?

W: But in the United States the Christmas season begins about a month before Dec. 25.

M: Well. I am afraid it will be difficult for us to advance the time of shipment. Our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment.

W: I hope you'll try to get them to step up production.

M: As new orders keep pouring in, the workers are working three shifts to step up production.

W: If that's the case, there is nothing more to be said.

M: I am sorry.

W: What's your last word as to the date then?

M: I said by the middle of Oct. This is the best we can promise.

W: All right. I'll take you at your word.

M: Good. Let's call it a deal. We will do our best to advance the shipment, but your L/C should be opened early Sep.

W: I promise.