You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique’s shop. In your letter   explain how you found the shop describe the item that you would like to sell Say how much you would like to sell the item for

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Dear Sir, I am writing
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letter to sell my wooden dining cabinet which I think proves worthy to you. On the weekend, I was browsing the internet to buy some decorative items for home. There I found your website and I
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to know your interest in buying antique things. I was amazed to see the variety of things which you posted on your website at a very reasonable price. I want to sell my dining cabinet which I bought almost 5 years ago from one of my relatives. It is brown in colour and has mirror doors on the upper side and has 4 drawers on the lower. As I bought furniture for my home and it is not useful for me.
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. I think your website is the best option to sell. You know about the market value of wooden dining cabinets which starts from the range of $1500 to 2000 but I want to sell it for 2100 dollars respectively. If you are interested
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let me know
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I will find a new buyer. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon! Yours Faithfully, Sam.
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Coherence and Cohesion
Ensure each paragraph contains a single main idea to improve clarity. For example, separate the description of how you found the shop from your plan to sell the cabinet.
Task Achievement
Make sure the purpose of your letter is clearly communicated at the beginning, perhaps by stating the intent of selling the cabinet right after the greeting.
Coherence and Cohesion
For improved coherence, consider beginning each paragraph with a clear topic sentence that indicates the main point.
Task Achievement
The letter maintains a suitable tone for a business-like communication while being polite and concise.
Coherence and Cohesion
There is a clear structure, including a greeting and a closing, which enhances readability and professionalism.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • antique shop
  • valuable item
  • historical significance
  • condition
  • restoration
  • market value
  • negotiate
  • appraise
  • authenticate
  • provenance
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