The issue is whether a contract existed between Bernie and Phil’s Great American Surplus and Marsha Lufklin. In a unilateral contract, the offeror makes a promise that requires an act from the offeree as a form of acceptance. In this situation, Bernie and Phil’s Great American Surplus store placed an ad in the Sunday Times stating, “Next Saturday at 8:00 a.m. sharp, 3 brand new mink coats starting at $5,000 each will be sold for $500 each! First come, First served.”. As a form of acceptance, Marsha Lufklin was first in line when the store opened and went directly to the department with the intent of purchasing a mink coat but was told they were not available for sale. The manager informed Marsha that the newspaper ad was just an invitation