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Negotiating Terms of Purchase

After expressing strong interest in an artwork, the collector discusses payment plans, shipping arrangements, framing options, and potential discounts with the gallery.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Collector (Male)
This piece by Li Wei is truly captivating. I'm very interested in acquiring it. Could we discuss the terms of purchase?
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Collector (Male)
My primary concern is the payment plan. Do you offer options beyond a single upfront payment? Also, what about shipping? I'm based overseas.
5
Collector (Male)
That's reassuring to hear. What about framing? The current frame is lovely, but I might prefer something different to match my existing collection.
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Collector (Male)
Understood. Lastly, regarding the price, would there be any flexibility, perhaps a collector's discount, especially considering the added services like shipping and potentially new framing?
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Collector (Male)
That sounds perfect. Thank you for your flexibility and assistance. I look forward to receiving it.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

captivating

Means very interesting or attractive, something that holds your attention strongly. Use it to describe art or stories that you find fascinating.

acquiring

The act of buying or obtaining something, often used in formal contexts like purchasing valuable items such as art.

facilitate

To make a process easier or help it happen. In business talks, it's used to show you're helping with arrangements.

structured

Organized in a clear, planned way. Here, it refers to a payment plan with specific steps over time.

crating

Packing art or fragile items in special wooden boxes for safe transport. Common in shipping valuable artworks.

customs

The government procedures for checking and taxing goods entering a country. Important for international shipping of art.

archival-quality

High-quality materials designed to last a long time without damage, used for preserving art like frames or paper.

modest

Not large or extreme, something reasonable or small. Used here for a small discount to keep it polite.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Could we discuss the terms of purchase?

This is a polite way to start a negotiation about buying something. Use 'could we' for formal requests, and 'terms of purchase' means the conditions like price and payment.

My primary concern is the payment plan.

Expresses your main worry or focus. 'Primary concern' means the most important issue; useful in business to prioritize topics clearly.

Do you offer options beyond a single upfront payment?

Asks about alternatives to paying everything at once. 'Upfront' means immediately; this shows negotiation skills for flexible payments.

That's reassuring to hear.

A positive response meaning it makes you feel more confident or less worried. Use it after hearing good news in discussions to show appreciation.

We can certainly assist with framing.

Offers help politely with 'certainly' for emphasis. 'Assist with' means to help; common in service talks to confirm support.

Understood.

A short way to say you comprehend or accept information. Simple and professional; use it to acknowledge points without adding more.

That sounds perfect.

Agrees enthusiastically with a suggestion. 'Sounds' makes it casual yet positive; great for ending talks on a good note.