If an item is displayed for sale in a store, when has an offer been made and when has it been accepted?
A) The vendor makes the offer by displaying the goods; the customer accepts it by putting an item in his basket or otherwise taking possession of it.
B) The vendor makes the offer by displaying the goods; the customer accepts it by paying for an item at the cash desk.
C) The customer makes the offer by presenting an item at the cash desk; the vendor accepts it by checking the goods out and taking payment.

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The display of goods is generally considered an invitation to treat, not an offer. The customer makes the offer by presenting the item for purchase, and the vendor accepts it by processing the sale.

If an Item Is Displayed for Sale in a Store