Case study contract law and offer acceptance. Scenario: Alex posts an advertisement to sell his vintage record collection for $1,000. Beth sees the ad and sends Alex an email expressing interest in purchasing the collection for the advertised price. Before Alex can respond to Beth’s email, he receives a text message from Chris offering to buy the collection for $900. 1. Has Alex made a valid offer to sell his record collection? Why or why not? 2. What constitutes acceptance in this scenario? 3. Is there a contract formed with Beth or Chris? Why or why not? 4. If both Beth and Chris attempted to accept, who would prevail?

Case study contract law and offer acceptance. Scenario: Alex posts an advertisement to sell his vintage record collection for $1,000. Beth sees the ad and sends Alex an email expressing interest in purchasing the collection for the advertised price. Before Alex can respond to Beth’s email, he receives a text message from Chris offering to buy the collection for $900. 1. Has Alex made a valid offer to sell his record collection? Why or why not? 2. What constitutes acceptance in this scenario? 3. Is there a contract formed with Beth or Chris? Why or why not? 4. If both Beth and Chris attempted to accept, who would prevail?