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Hello. This is Anderson Walker calling from BayView Realty.

The price you gave us for the rectangular nylon floor carpet looks good.

It costs $2 per square foot, right?

We'd like to order 400 square feet.

I'm sorry, Mr. Walker.

I'm afraid there has been a misunderstanding.

The price you mention, which is $2 per square foot,

is the wholesale price we offer our customers when they buy in bulk.

Which means?

Oh, that means that this price is only for customers ordering 1,000 square feet or more.

The regular retail price is $4 per square foot.

Whoa, that's an $800 difference.

The finance department won't approve of this purchase.

They have started to rein in the budget for office renovation projects this year.

Well, we also have polyester carpets.

They're just as durable,

and the price is $2 per square foot, which suits your budget.

Umm… Could you send us some samples?

I'd like to take a look at them.

Not a problem.