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Hello ____, thank you for your message. Could you tell me the product, what you would like me to make, where it will be posted, the dates and your budget? Then I will send a quote.
Hello ____, here is my quote for ____: Rs ____. It includes planning, shooting, editing and ____ round(s) of changes. Usage: ____. Payment: ____ in advance, balance in ____ days. I will mark the post as paid.
Hello ____, I wanted to check if you had a chance to look at my quote. Happy to answer any question or adjust the scope.
Thank you for thinking of me. This is not a good fit for my page, so I will pass. I would be glad to hear about other ideas.
I can deliver by ____. My usual time is ____ days, so there is a rush fee of ____ per cent. Please confirm and I will start after the advance.
Hello ____, a gentle reminder that invoice ____ for Rs ____ was due on ____. Please let me know when I can expect the payment. Thank you.
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