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* The Rosh ([[Shabbat]] 17:4) understands [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]] to apply to objects that a person is concerned about using for any purpose other than its primary one. This language is quoted in S”A 308:1. Mishna Brurah 308:2 explains that one wouldn’t use these objects for any other purpose because of a fear of devaluing it.  

* To clarify, the [[Tosefet Shabbat]] 310:13 writes that [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]] only applies to a Kli SheMelachto LeIssur, a utensil whose primary purpose is prohibited on [[Shabbat]]. He explains that the owner of a Kli SheMelachto LeIssur that is also something that one is concerned about using for anything else, sets it aside completely not to be used on [[Shabbat]]. However, a person doesn’t set aside a utensil whose primary purpose is permitted on [[Shabbat]] even if he wouldn’t use it for other uses and so it isn’t [[Muktzeh]]. S”A HaRav 308:4, Rabbi Mordechai Willig (“Hilchos [[Muktzeh]],” min 8-9) and Rav Hershel Schachter (“Insights into the Laws of [[Muktzeh]],” min 12-14) agree. Orchot [[Shabbat]] (vol 2, p. 42) argues that the [[Tosefet Shabbat]]’s rule is imprecise based the cases of merchandise (S”A 308:1) and a heavy cabinet (Mishna Brurah 308:8). Therefore, he concludes that the category includes anything that isn’t meant to be used on [[Shabbat]] and its owner is careful about not using it for other uses.  

* In regards to other definitions of this category, the Magen Avraham 308:3 writes that anything expensive is considered [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]]. The Torat [[Shabbat]] 302:2 argues that it is not dependant on the price of the object but rather whether the owner considers it important and is concerned about it. See Binyan Shalom 308:1 who explains that the Magen Avraham agrees to the Torat [[Shabbat]] but just borrows the language of the Rishonim.  

* Additionally, Rashi (123b s.v. veyeted) explains that [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]] applies to objects that a person is concerned about and designates for them a place because it doesn’t have another purpose. Igrot Moshe 5:22:12, however, notes that designation of a place isn’t crucial in the determination of [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]] but rather it is simply an indication that the owner is concerned about the object. Similarly, Mishna Brurah 308:3 writes that any object that a person is careful with and because of it’s value one wouldn’t use for anything other than it’s designated purpose, is considered [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]]. </ref>

# Regarding merchandise that can be sold, if the owner is particular not to use it, it’s [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]], however, if the owner isn’t concerned that it’ll get ruined, it’s not [[Muktzeh]]. <Ref>The Bet Yosef 308:1 asks how the Rambam could write that merchandise is [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]] if the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 19b implies that it isn't [[Muktzeh]] according to Rabbi Shimon and he concludes that if the owner is concerned about using it then it is [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]], but if he isn't concerned it isn't [[Muktzeh]]. Rama 308:1 and Mishna Brurah 308:7 codify this as halacha. Chazon Ish 42:16 clarifies that merchandise can be [[Muktzeh Machmat Chisaron Kis]] even if the item is otherwise a [[Kli SheMelachto LeHeter]]. S"A HaRav 308:4 and Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 20:21 agree.</ref>

# Some say that Muktza Machmat Chisaron Kis only applies to vessels that are already Kli SheMelachto LeIssur but not to vessels that are [[Kli SheMelachto LeHeter]].<reF>S"A HaRav 308:4, Yalkut Yosef (vol 2, pp. 328-332)</ref>