Quiet Soles, Inc., and Retail Footwear Stores enter into a contract for the sale of shoes. The contract indicates that the price includes transportation costs to a specific destination by including the term

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F.O.B. (Free on Board) is a pricing term that indicates that the seller is responsible for the goods until they are loaded on the transportation vehicle. The buyer then assumes responsibility for the goods and transportation costs from that point forward. This term is commonly used when the buyer is arranging for transportation and wants to avoid any confusion or disputes about who is responsible for the goods during transit.