         [REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM VENDOR]

General rules:
     
     * Be specific and to-the-point.
     * Explain your situation so the supplier will be able 
        to offer as much information and as many ideas as 
        possible.
     * Don't offer false hope of an order.
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Date


Name
Company
Address
City, State Zip


Dear             ,
     We are considering [updating our office equipment to 
include a word-processing system.]  We are writing to 
request information from you on [the prices, capabilities, 
maintenance records, and expandability of the systems] you 
offer.  We are especially interested in [the quality of 
documentation, the ease with which a system can be used, and 
the available training].
     We are a [medium-sized, service business and expect to 
eventually acquire five word processors that are compatible 
with each other.  Additional functions, such as spreadsheet 
analysis and budgeting are less important to us right now, 
but a system that could handle such tasks would be a plus.]
     Thank you for your time.  We look forward to your 
reply.


Sincerely,



Name
Title
