In an ordinary self-service shop, what is the contractual effect of displaying goods on a shelf with…

An ordinary shelf display invites the customer to make an offer. The shop accepts the purchase offer at checkout if it chooses to sell.

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In an ordinary self-service shop, what is the contractual effect of displaying goods on a shelf with price tags?

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Correct answer B

An ordinary shelf display invites the customer to make an offer. The shop accepts the purchase offer at checkout if it chooses to sell.

Option A

Picking up goods ordinarily selects them for a possible purchase. The customer can still return them before making the purchase offer.

Option B

The display invites the customer to make a purchase offer, which the shop can accept at checkout.

Option C

The display does not respond to an earlier offer from the customer.

Option D

A displayed price alone does not establish agreement to buy and sell.