Second-hand Clothing in the Year of Mourning
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Question
Is it permissible for a mourner within the twelve months to buy second-hand clothing, which is new to him?
Answer
It is permissible for a mourner to buy second-hand clothing, even though it is new to him.
Source
Igrot Moshe, Yoreh De'ah, Part 1, Siman 61. Although one must recite the 'Shehecheyanu' blessing, the prohibition for a mourner is on new clothing.
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