Pastries, Inc., sends its catalogue to Rollo and includes a "personalized" letter inviting the purchase of any item at the advertised price. This is
A) an offer because of the "personalized" letter.
B) an offer because there is no room for price negotiation.
C) an offer only if Rollo previously bought items from Pastries.
D) not an offer.

Question

Pastries, Inc., sends its catalogue to Rollo and includes a "personalized" letter inviting the purchase of any item at the advertised price. This is
A) ​an offer because of the "personalized" letter.
B) ​an offer because there is no room for price negotiation.
C) ​an offer only if Rollo previously bought items from Pastries.
D) ​not an offer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The letter inviting the purchase of any item at the advertised price is not an offer but a mere invitation to make an offer. Rollo can choose to accept or decline the invitation, and Pastries Inc. could accept or reject Rollo's offer depending on its own discretion.