Dear friend,
Thanks for the question.
Generally speaking, you should have any item that is considered a sacramental blessed after the purchase, because items that may have been blessed before hand, no longer carry the blessing — the act of commerce nullifies it.
The items from the Holy Land have an intrinsic value as coming from a holy place, but the sacramental designation in the eyes of God comes from the priestly blessing.
Peace,
Bob Kirby
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