One may not force other to part with their possessions.
One transgresses as soon as one tries to actively gain possession of the article; be it through threats, persuasion or asking others to intervene on one's behalf.
Even if one paid well above its worth one has still transgressed.
Applies to everybody, everywhere, always.
Verse: "Do not force other to sell their possessions (last of the 10 commandments.)
Source: The Chafetz-Chaim's Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 40
- Danny
Tuesday, 12 Tevet 5770
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