How much more must one spend to upgrade from a minimally-acceptable etrog to a nicer one?
Synopsis
If one purchased an etrog of minimum size but then finds a larger, nicer one available, one must spend up to one-third more to acquire the superior etrog as an act of beautifying the commandment.
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