[Avodah] Can One Order a Package Knowing It May Arrive on Shabbos

[Zev Sero]

On 2/9/20 8:00 am, Akiva Miller via Avodah wrote:
> Suppose I order something on Friday from a location that is one day 
> away. I think it is assur to request Sunday delivery, because I know 
> that it won't be possible unless the package is in transit during Shabbos.

I agree, *if* you know where it's coming from, and that it's not 
bich'dei sheyei'asu without working on Shabbos.  But in the general case 
you don't know that, and I don't see why you have to worry about it just 
on spec.

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