Mary and Renaldi Co.have dealt with each other for many, many years.Mary's Boutique orders 100 assorted lipsticks at $3.00 each from Renaldi Co.Renaldi sends back a confirmation letter stating that the shipment will be made by UPS rather than by U.S.mail as usual.There is:
A)no contract, but a counteroffer.
B)a contract for shipment by UPS unless Mary objects.
C)a contract for shipment by UPS only if Mary agrees.
D)a contract for shipment by U.S.mail.

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The confirmation letter from Renaldi Co. is considered an acceptance of the order with a minor modification regarding the shipping method. Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), such a modification does not prevent the formation of a contract unless the buyer objects.