Quoting from [samlxd]:

I received his inquiry from ALIBABA a few months ago.After a few emails and calls,he would come to visit my factory.But later,he changed his mind because he wanted to order one machine first for a trial.If the first machine would run well,he promised to purchase at least 20 sets each year.

First,we signed confidential agreements to protect our techanical drawings to be enclosed or used illegally.But he refused to sign the contract.He said he needed to consult his lawyer.My client was totally innocent to international trade.Ironically,his lawyer also knew nothing about external trade .He even asked what CIF Edmonton stands for?I suggested to my client that it was much better to get advice from banks which can give him professional answers to his questions.

He was even worried about the deposit.At the beginning,he even mentioned that our company had better point an Canadian lawyer to hold the deposit.What the hell?

I invited him to come to China to inspect the machine before shipment.Until now,it is the best way which i can think of.We will deduct the round airfares from the total value .That means we will pay for the round-trip ticketsHowever.He seems uninterested.I have not received his reply yet .

here,i have a few questions about this clients.Please give me your advice.Any suggestion or comment is highly appreciated.

1.Does this client really wanna make cooperate with our company?

2.I quoted to him.He even didn't negociate with me about the price.Usually,most of buyers asked me to low price.He didn't!

3.If you were me,what would you do?

4.Is there anyone from Canada?

I will come back to check your comments at times.In case i miss any comment,you guys are welcome to talk with me on MSN.Any comment is appreciated!

ALEX

Alex,

From my point of view, your client is not serious.

There is no way that a transaction without price negotiation or bargaining. If the buyer or yourself is doubt about the payments. I suggest you to go thru payment by L/C.

rejkt - Jakarta-Indonesia