You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the Opportunity Shop in the shopping centre has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner describing what you need and asking whether they have these items and what they cost.

Dear Sir or Madam, I am a newly arrived tenant in

this

area and writing to get some information about used furniture available in your shop. I came to know about ‘Opportunity Shop’ via one of my best friends, Edward Sam, who is a regular customer and recommended your affordable price list. Since I am starting from scratch, I immediately require a single-sized bed, a dining table with five chairs and a sofa set. I would like to buy some additional things based on my budget later on. If you can verify my requirements and let me update the availability through my friend, I can arrange the purchase without delay.

In addition

, it would be great if you can arrange the delivery because I myself may feel difficult to handle them. As my friend will be visiting me next week, I really appreciate it if you can share the price of those items with him, so, we can

further

discuss and come to a conclusion. I hope the shop can offer me a good discount as well. Thank you for your consideration. Yours faithfully, John Smith.