make a counter-offer letter in reply to the following offer made by the seller .

ask for earlier delivery, easier payment terms and expain why you want to insure the goods by yourself?

Re: Table-cloths

dear sits

We have received your letter of February 7 and are pleased to note your desire to enter into business relations with us.

In compliance with your request, we now offer you 1,000 dozen Table-cloths, Art. No. 141 for November shipment at RMB25.00 per dozen CIF Port Sudan. Payment is made by documentary sight L/C. This offer is subject to reply reaching us before March 15, 20..

The price offered above is reasonable. As the selling season is approaching, we have received many enquiries from clients in other districts.

To acquaint you with some of the commodities we handle, we are sending you by airmail under separate cover a commodity list and several pamphlets for your reference. Should you find any items listed of interest to you, please let us know and we will make your offers upon receipt of your specific enquires.

We look forward to your early reply.