Without a signed writing, merchant A accepted a partial shipment of goods ordered under an oral contract for the sale of goods totaling $1,000 in amount. Under the UCC, what is the effect of partial performance in regard to the requirement of a signed writing?
a) The contract will be enforced to the extent of the goods accepted.
b) There is no contract in the absence of a writing although promissory estoppel principles may apply.
c) Partial performance establishes the existence of the contract and satisfies the requirements of a writing.
d) There is no contract in the absence of a writing although quasi contract principles may apply.