Reply To: Auctions That End On Shabbos

oyvey–

Are you asking about a shtar mechira because that would specify when the actual kinyan takes place?

1) Per halacha.

2) Per secular law.

3) As a multi-step process, where even a portion of it occurring on Shabbos could be a problem.

4) Depending on whether both parties are Jewish or not.

Sam2–

That is very much a part of my question(s), and also (if this is a problem) whether a shogeg is allowed to use the purchased item.

usa-tralian–

Thank you for that link.

hello99–

If you could post your research and writings without revealing personal info, I, for one, would appreciate it.

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Thanks to those who have taken the time to respond on this thread.

This is a real-world shailoh, and discussing it here alerts people to the issue and many facets they may not be aware of.