O/T Uh, anyone know a bit of Italian?

Absent Minded Farmer · Sep 24, 2011

I'm watching an auction & trying to figure out if the parts include the box they came in. I asked, "Is the box included with the last two rods?", then stated, "It is a neat item". My reply is, "thanks for the question but is not a competition or a game where you win the box. I have again closed boxes and empty box but shipping cost are different. Do you like an empty box? I can ask to my post office about the shipping costs". What's this cat getting at? All I want to know is, is the darned box included with the parts. Is the sentance structure between the two languages that different? Can I re-phrase or re-word my sentance any better?

As always, I appreciate the help,
Mike

CAROGATOR · Sep 24, 2011

I think he is pretty clear. he can supply with box or an empty box.Shipping would be different.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 25, 2011

KISS

"I want the parts WITH the box shown. Will you sell/ship it to me like complete"

You'd be surprised what folks collect, maybe he thinks you want the empty box for a display/collection. You told him it was "neat", what should he think.....?

dave9252 · Sep 25, 2011

I always use an internet translator, it works for me German-English it sometimes gets a word in the wrong place, but its simple to use.
Try google translator and pick your languages..

rapido ritiro rapido = quick quick retreat...

Nebraska Cowman · Sep 25, 2011

It's the translation. By "closed" box I think he means "sealed". Keep emailing. You will figure it out. Use simple sentence structure.

Absent Minded Farmer · Sep 25, 2011

I kept message #2 as simple as I could. I would like to add, in my defense, I'm American & know nuthin' 'bout dis "King's English" stuff. ;v)

Mike

O/T Uh, anyone know a bit of Italian?

Absent Minded Farmer

Well-known Member

CAROGATOR

Member

Anonymous-0

Well-known Member

dave9252

Member

Nebraska Cowman

Well-known Member

Absent Minded Farmer

Well-known Member

Similar threads