Ordering on 'AliExpress' on Friday

Work performed by a gentile on Shabbos

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Question

Is it permissible to order on AliExpress on Friday?

Answer

Shalom Rav,

There is no issue with this because they do not commit to processing your order on the same day, so you are not asking them to work for you on Shabbat.

[Even if the Chinese worker ends up working on it during Shabbat, it is of their own accord and not at your request].

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 252, Sif 2.

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