IS A PHOTOCOPY A COPY?

QUERY FROM DR. MAXCIM VAS
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Hello Mr Old Man,

I hope you are doing fine !
First and Formost, i will like to thank you for all your Informations and Helps whenever i come to you with Questions.

Now, I will like to have your Profession Advice / Explanation on the Issue below :

(1) When an L/C Calls for Documents, for Example : 3/3 Original Ocean Bill of Lading and 2 Non-Negociable Copies / or 2 Copies.

Does this mean that the 2 Copies that is Requested, will have to be PHOTOCOPIES of the Originals ??? ..

i know that the 3/3 Original is the 3 Full Sets of Bill of Lading that was Issued… But what is the Meaning of the 2 Copies Requested…, Does it mean that 2 PHOTOCOPIES of the Bill of Lading Has to be Made and Attached along with the 3 Original Sets ???

I look forward to your Professional Answers.

regards,
Dr. Max

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ANSWER FROM MR. OLD MAN
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Hi Dr. Max,

If LC calls for 3/3 original Bills of Lading and two copies, a presentation of 3/3 original Bills of Lading plus two photocopies of the original Bill of Lading is acceptable. Two copies in this case is understood as two photocopies.

Best regards,
Mr. Old Man

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