Martin Taylor Purchased an Electric Shaver for Cash from the Arco

Martin Taylor purchased an electric shaver for cash from the Arco Department Store for $125.95. The following manufacturer's statement was printed on a tag attached to the razor: "Warranted for ninety days from date of purchase against original factory imperfections in materials and workmanship." Taylor took the razor for a slight adjustment two weeks after he bought it. He expressed some concern about the short warranty period of ninety days offered by the manufacturer. The store manager replied, "Don't worry, I will give you an additional store warranty of one year against all defects and, if necessary, will replace the razor with a new one." This statement by the store manager would be

A) binding, because an oral warranty given after a sales contract is valid without consideration if Taylor can prove that it was given.
B) binding, because it is based on common usage in the trade, and most razors carry such a guarantee.
C) not binding, because it is based upon past consideration.
D) not binding, because the store manager's statement is mere sales talk or "puffing.