*In Reply to: Information advice posted by elvis on March 22, 2002 at 02:03:17:
*Message was: : To Whom It May Concern,
: Hello, my name is Elvis Ablimit and I am writing this from Kashgar : on the : Ancient Silk Road in the Xinjiang Province of China. I specialize in : acquiring and selling antique carpets from this area by traveling : around the : countryside, sometimes by camel, and purchasing them from local : villagers. : I only accept carpets of the highest quality and with the trademark : characteristics unique to this region. I specialize in Kashgar, : Yarkand, : Khotan and also Kyrgyz designs but can also secure gilems from Tajik : families around Muztagh Ata which is known as Father of the Ice : Mountain. I : offer them at a very inexpensive price for my purchase price is equally : low. : I would like to export these rugs to the United States and sell them : through local distributors and dealers in that country. I am aware of : such : internet auctions as Ebay and Yahoo but unfortunately the Bank of China : makes it very difficult to obtain Visa, Mastercard or Paypal necessary : for : inclusion in these services. As my business grows and with the recent : entry : of China into the W.T.O. I have the greatest hope that I will soon be : able : to take advantage of these payment options which would make my : exporting : much easier and secure. : As for now however, I continue to run up against a brick wall and : this is : why I write this letter to you. Through the internet auctions I have : found : your Email address and have seen the many fine recommendations of your : buyers. This tells me that your business is very reputable and one of : outstanding reputation. : I would simply like to request any information or advice you may have : to : help me sell my carpets to dealers in your country. For example, are : there : any agents, boards or services that can help me get in touch with these : distributors? Perhaps there is a web site that outlines the business : of : selling carpets that I am unaware of. Any information you have would : be of : the greatest of help. : Thank you very much for your time and concern in this matter and I : wish : you continuing success in your business. : Sincerely, : Elvis Ablimit