Purchasing from a Store that Sold with Heter Mechira
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Question
Is it permissible to buy eighth-year vegetables from a store that sold with heter mechira all year? And perhaps even now there are species with heter mechira?
Answer
Shalom Rav
It is permissible to purchase species that are definitely from the eighth year. However, since during this period (Tevet) there are still species from the seventh year, such as potatoes, pumpkin, and sweet potato, one should be cautious not to receive change from them, which could be Shemitah money. Therefore, it is advisable to pay the exact amount, or use a credit card, check, etc.