The manager of Mack's Bar sent Olive Outlet an order for 200 cases of olives to be shipped "as soon as possible." The day Olive Outlet receives Mack's order, it ships the olives. Later that day, Mack's manager phones Olive Outlet and tries to revoke his offer. Under these circumstances:
A) Mack's Bar cannot revoke because a contract was created when Outlet shipped the olives.
B) Mack's Bar can revoke because the acceptance had not been received.
C) Mack's Bar can revoke based on principles of promissory estoppel.
D) Mack's Bar cannot revoke, since the olives will spoil if they are shipped back.

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In the given scenario, Mack's Bar cannot revoke because a contract was created when Olive Outlet shipped the olives. The Code specifically says that an order requesting "prompt" or "current" shipment of goods impliedly invites acceptance by either a prompt promise to ship or a prompt shipment of the goods.

The Manager of Mack's Bar Sent Olive Outlet an Order