Beck tells his mom that he is thinking of selling his vintage coupe to his neighbor, Sam, for $100. Beck's mom calls Sam and tells him about her conversation with Beck. Sam then calls Beck and tells him that he accepts his offer. Under these circumstances, _____.

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In the given scenario, the offer has not been communicated. The act of communicating the offer indicates that the offeror is willing to be bound by its terms. On the other hand, an uncommunicated offer may be evidence that the offeror has not yet decided to enter into a binding agreement. An intention to sell cannot be considered as an offer.

Beck Tells His Mom That He Is Thinking of Selling