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The Code, as adopted in Illinois, expressly addresses the situation where the parties deliberately leave the price term open. (Ill. Ann. Stat., ch. 26, par. 2-305, Illinois Code Comment, at 180-81 (Smith-Hurd 1963).) Section 2-305(1) of the Code provides that 'the parties if they so intend can conclude a contract for sale even though the price is not settled.' (Emphasis added.) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 26, par. 305(1)(b)); see also Alter & Sons, Inc. v. United Engineers and Constructors, Inc. (S.D. Ill. 1973), 366 F. Supp. 959, 965.) In the case of an open price, the Code provides for a reasonable price ...