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Subject: An Update on Your Desk Order
Hello Ms. Chen,
Thank you for ordering the Oakview desk. The color you selected is temporarily unavailable, and we expect another shipment in two weeks.
We can keep your order open, switch it to the same desk in gray, or cancel it and issue a full refund. The gray desk is available for delivery this Friday at no additional charge.
Please let me know which option works best for you. I’ll wait for your reply before making any changes.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Daniel
Sales Associate
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