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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/330257-gamestop-tivpromo-thread-xxv-30-extra-toward-select-games-3040-for-titanfallinfamous-second-son-more/

WHEN REPORTING TRADE-IN VALUES PLEASE POST BASE VALUES & SYSTEM IT IS FOR.

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

Instructions on finding games in the database and inputting the values from different sections can be found in my blog post here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=14143. I would put the entire post in the thread but this is already kind of a large post.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

Extra $5/$10 per game on XB1/PS4 games (Ends 4/6/14)
GameStop.com said:
Get an additional $5 in-store credit when you trade 1 PS4 or Xbox One game. Plus, get an additional $10 each when you trade in 2 or more PS4 or Xbox One games. Valid 3/24/14 - 4/6/14
Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Offer valid through 4/6/14.

Extra 30% on Games/Accessories traded towards select games (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
Receive up to 40% extra in-store credit when you trade any games or accessories toward the following games:
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Watch_Dogs
  • Destiny
  • LEGO The Hobbit
  • Elder Scrolls Online
  • MLB 14 The Show
Valid 4/7/14 - 4/28/14

Extra 30% on Media Player trades (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
30% Extra In-Store Credit when you Trade Any Media Player Valid 4/7/14 - 4/27/14
Offer not valid on cash trades. By trading your device you release GameStop from any claim relating to the product (including, but not limited to, loss of the device or its contents, any music, pictures, or other data stored on it.) Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Offer good in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam only. Void where prohibited. Offer valid 4/7/14 through 4/27/14.

Guaranteed $40 trade-in credit for Infamous Second Son (Ends 4/20/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $40 In-Store Credit When you trade inFAMOUS Second Son on PS4 by 4/20/14. Valid 3/21/14 - 4/20/14
$40 value is net value after trade. Valid only toward PS4 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.

Guaranteed $30 trade-in credit for Titanfall (Ends 5/7/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $30 In-Store Credit when you Trade Titanfall on Xbox 360 Valid 4/8/14 - 5/7/14
$30 value is net value after trade. Xbox 360 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.

FAQ
These trade-in values are really low!
While that may be true, if you combine the games with the right promotion they can work to your advantage. There are knowledgeable people in this thread that are normally willing to help.

Is there any way to look at what the previous values reported on a game?
You can search through this thread and previous ones to see what a game has been reported in the past. With the TIV Tracker you can sort by date and then go through the list of past updated values through that as well. Here are the previous GS TIV Threads: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22,23,,

Can I trade-in sealed games?
No. You might come across the rare GameStop that would let you do it, but they are going to open them anyway.

I don't want to get hassled about the values I post, how can I get the information out there?
If you do not feel comfortable or willing to put the values in the thread you have two options available. You can input them in the TIV tracker or you can send them to me via PM. Either way the database and these lists will be updated. Putting them into the TIV tracker does save me some time later on.

Do trade-ins have to have their original case, insert and manual?
No, however it will be YMMV on if they charge you a refurbish fee for them in that condition. Most GameStops wont charge a fee but there are some that charge for incomplete games.

Will they accept my game if it is really beat up?
YMMV. It really all depends upon the employee you get. Some will charge refurbish fees, some wont, some wont accept the game and others just take them without a second glance.

What are the refurb fees on games?
There appears to be set prices for set value ranges. We aren't 100% certain on the splits just yet. Here is what we have currently:
$0.25-$2 Value: $0.75 Refurb Fee
$2.01-$4 Value: $1 Refurb Fee
$4.01-$7 Value: $2 Refurb Fee
$7.01-$10 Value: $3 Refurb Fee
$10.01 & Higher Value: $4 Refurb Fee
This information isn't guaranteed by any mean and we are still working on nailing it down.

What are the refurb fees on consoles?
They are listed in the hardware TIV section, highlight in red.

I have a Collector's/Limited/Special edition of a game, do I have to trade-in all of the extras?
No, but there are a handful of games that their variations have separate listings at GameStop: Madden 09 Anniversary Edition, Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition, and a few others.

Why didn't the percent bonus go for my accessory for a system that was included?
Unless stated otherwise, and they are rarely included, the bonuses never apply to accessories. Except the PowerUp Rewards card of course.

I traded in a bunch of games for the "Trade X, get $X bonus" promo and it gave me the percentage bonus instead?
I can't give concretes on why this happens. GameStop computers are normally pretty good at giving you the better promo. In the case of a percentage bonus being run at the same time as a "Trade X, get $X" promo, things can get messy. The system appears to only give one promo on games per transaction so if you had a few games that you want to go to the percentage bonus and a stack for the "Trade X, Get $X" it will regularly apply the percentage to all of the games. Your best bet is to do all "Trade X, Get $X" games in one transaction on their own. The GameStop clerk may say that the system will figure it all out, tell them you want a separate transaction anyway. As always, check your receipt before you leave the store.

Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
YMMV. The official policy is no, but there are some GameStops that overlook that rule.

What all do I have to trade in for a console trade-in?
Xbox 360: Console Unit, power brick, A/V Cables, Controller (wired/wireless)
Wii: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cables, Wiimote, Nunchuck, Sensor Bar
Playstation 3: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller, USB Cable
PSP: Handheld, A/C Adapter
Nintendo DS/DSLite/DSi: Handheld, A/C Adapter, Stylus

Can I trade in a defective/broken console?
For the most part yes. If it powers on but doesn't play games, they will take the console as a refurb unit and put a refurb fee on the console. The refurb fee on the console will vary on the price of the console so those numbers will change. You are still required to trade in everything required listed in the question directly above.

What is the difference between PowerUp Rewards and PowerUp Rewards Pro?
The basic card is free and only allows you to acrew points when spending money. The Pro card costs $14.99 and is basically the same as the previous EDGE program.

How much does a PowerUp Rewards Pro subscription cost?
It costs $14.99 and is good for a year. It also comes with a 1-year subscription to Game Informer magazine.

What bonuses come with having an PowerUp Rewards Pro card?
You will get an extra 10% trade-in credit on the base value of the game, extra 10% off the purchase of pre-owned games and 10% off new strategy guides.

Does the Power Up Rewards Card give me a bonus on hardware trade-ins?
No. You will only get the bonus for games and accessories.

What if I want cash instead of credit, what do they deduct?
If you decide that you want cash instead of credit, they will take 20% off the base values and promos will not apply.

Does promo "....." have a minimum trade-in value?
If the promo has a minimum trade-in value requirement, it will be listed in the promo. If it isn't there, then there is no limit. However, as with all trades, they are subject to manager approval so the manager could have setup his own little rule-set requiring a minimum of whatever.

I used a Power Trade promo for a pre-order, can I cancel that pre-order and get the credit or move it to another game I want?
Yes on both accounts. However, if you do a bunch of the power trades and just straight drop the pre-order you could create some ill-will between yourself and the employees you cancel on. However, if you look at the wordings on promos, they can remove the bonus trade-in value if they decide to.

I just tried to use a promo that has a select list of games eligible, but they say my game isn't eligible anymore, what gives?
Basically they have the right to change the eligible games at any time. They tend to update these frequently so as to lock out any easy/cheap games. It's best to check the eligible list the day of your trade.

Can I stack two different trade-in promos?
No. The only thing that will stack with trade-ins is your PowerUp Rewards card. Some will report success, but this requires a manual override and is very YMMV.

If I pay for an item using all credit on my card, do I have to pay sales tax?
This varies depending upon the state you live in.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60. No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

What states charge sales tax on purchases paid in full with credit and which ones don't?
Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia
Does Not Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

My state doesn't charge sales tax on purchases made by credit, why is gamestop.com charging me tax?
It is just the way they have designed their system. The best theory we have seen is that since you are only inputting the number off of the back of the card, it isn't going to pick up the programming from the specially tagged EDGE cards. Some kind of programming that gets input from their system that wont show up when only inputting the number off the back of the card.


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Supposedly, the 50% console bonus is there automatically, as mentioned earlier. So try your luck. Their website also shows systems with the 30% bonus, although there isn't an active bonus mentioned that includes systems. Probably not updated, but worth a shot.

 
NEW GAMESTOP PROMO!

Dude at my store told me this evening, they got a special bar code for 30% for any trade, if you mention trading at Walmart. They are also going to be doing a thing where they give you an extra bag to "bring stuff to trade back in." He said most bags and flyers make it out the door to the trash can outside.

Might only apply to stores near Walmart, but both of my local stores share a parking lot with one.

 
What do I tell an employee if they try to take away my 30% bonus if I try to cancel? Don't want a repeat experience.

 
:ps4: Killzone Shadowfall - $22 base

:ps4: CoD: Ghost - $22 base

$64 total with the promo (Extra $5 in-store credit when you trade 1 PS4 or Xbox One game. Plus, get an additional $10 each when you trade in 2 or more PS4 or Xbox One games.)

 
How is going to cancel a preorder at another location? Lmao
Seriously stop getting in situations where you have to communicate with other people if you have trouble talking.
Dude stfu already. You don't know shit. fucking newbie.

I'm trying to help another CAG out, stop shitting on stuff you know nothing about. Stupid ass mother fucker adds no value to the conversation.

Go to another store, have them call your store with the preorder and transfer the preorder over ( I've done it numerous times). Then you can cancel it.
 
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Supposedly, the 50% console bonus is there automatically, as mentioned earlier. So try your luck. Their website also shows systems with the 30% bonus, although there isn't an active bonus mentioned that includes systems. Probably not updated, but worth a shot.

Fat Xbox 360 - 60$ Base

I just traded an xbox 360 fat in, they had to adjust it manually to add the 30% Boost ended up with 78$.

Also my trade in didn't require a Av Cable. Used an HDMI. YMMV I guess.

 
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Dude stfu already. You don't know shit. fucking newbie.

I'm trying to help another CAG out, stop shitting on stuff you know nothing about. Stupid ass mother fucker adds no value to the conversation.

Go to another store, have them call your store with the preorder and transfer the preorder over ( I've done it numerous times). Then you can cancel it.
Thank you. And don't feed this petty troll. You are indeed helping me out.

 
Just rang up a PS4 towards a PS4 and a 360 towards a Wii U earlier today. Had no problems even though the promotion was over.

 
Dude stfu already. You don't know shit. fucking newbie.

I'm trying to help another CAG out, stop shitting on stuff you know nothing about. Stupid ass mother fucker adds no value to the conversation.

Go to another store, have them call your store with the preorder and transfer the preorder over ( I've done it numerous times). Then you can cancel it.
No store will do that to help you cancel it though, only to purchase it. Also some stores may not want to do that over the phone, although if they are in the same district they are supposed to do it.

 
Just rang up a PS4 towards a PS4 and a 360 towards a Wii U earlier today. Had no problems even though the promotion was over.
so you got the 50% bonus applied? if that is true....

Fat Xbox 360 - 60$ Base

I just traded an xbox 360 fat in, they had to adjust it manually to add the 30% Boost ended up with 78$.

Also my trade in didn't require a Av Cable. Used an HDMI. YMMV I guess.
Then it seems that they manually removed the 50% and just gave you 30%. fat 360 should have been $90. I traded one in on monday and didnt mention anything about the promo, just wanted to check if it would go through and i was getting ready to buy the PUR coupon on my phone, but it went through like someone else reported earlier that day, and didnt have to spend the points.

edit: unless you were just trading the system in for trade credit, didnt catch if you traded towards a wiiu/x1/ps4

 
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Dude stfu already. You don't know shit. fucking newbie.

I'm trying to help another CAG out, stop shitting on stuff you know nothing about. Stupid ass mother fucker adds no value to the conversation.

Go to another store, have them call your store with the preorder and transfer the preorder over ( I've done it numerous times). Then you can cancel it.

message board makes boston so angry!!! Hate to see you the day the big 3 got traded. Oh my!!!
 
so you got the 50% bonus applied? if that is true....

Then it seems that they manually removed the 50% and just gave you 30%. fat 360 should have been $90. I traded one in on monday and didnt mention anything about the promo, just wanted to check if it would go through and i was getting ready to buy the PUR coupon on my phone, but it went through like someone else reported earlier that day, and didnt have to spend the points.
Darn it. Spent 10,000 points for nothing it seems. You can get them back if they aren't used right?

 
Darn it. Spent 10,000 points for nothing it seems. You can get them back if they aren't used right?
might be a hassle, your going to have to put a call in to gamestop customer service, which sucks by phone, or email which is slow and i beleive the coupon is only good through April 12th?

Don't know what you could tell them, maybe that you bought it by mistake and never used it...

we're still not sure if the promo was extended by corporate as employees in store don't seem to know, their answers always sound like guesses to me

 
so you got the 50% bonus applied? if that is true....

Then it seems that they manually removed the 50% and just gave you 30%. fat 360 should have been $90. I traded one in on monday and didnt mention anything about the promo, just wanted to check if it would go through and i was getting ready to buy the PUR coupon on my phone, but it went through like someone else reported earlier that day, and didnt have to spend the points.

edit: unless you were just trading the system in for trade credit, didnt catch if you traded towards a wiiu/x1/ps4
Yeah, I wasn't buying a console, already ended up with an xbox one.

 
Fat Xbox 360 - 60$ Base

I just traded an xbox 360 fat in, they had to adjust it manually to add the 30% Boost ended up with 78$.

Also my trade in didn't require a Av Cable. Used an HDMI. YMMV I guess.
That's weird they didn't require AV cable. I can't believe they're giving $60 base for those fat 360s!

 
That's weird they didn't require AV cable. I can't believe they're giving $60 base for those fat 360s!
You can trade a console in now with HDMI for no penalty, that's a recent change in the last few months. Stores have been given an HDMI to AV adapter so they can test HDMI systems since all the next gen systems are HDMI only.

When talking to my store's employees I've been told they can't keep the old style 360's in stock as since the blowout sale on Black Friday all the systems they take in trade are slims and people wanting 360's want the old ones since they're $30 cheaper base, and $10 cheaper even when you add on a 20GB HDD or a 16GB USB stick.

 
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So I would get $90 total right now after bonus for my phat MW2 console if I trade it in towards a PS4? What do guys think I should do? My MW2 console is still sealed. Do you think I could get more for it on Craigslist or EBay?
 
So I would get $90 total right now after bonus for my phat MW2 console if I trade it in towards a PS4? What do guys think I should do? My MW2 console is still sealed. Do you think I could get more for it on Craigslist or EBay?
don't take it to gamestop, try CL its worth a lot more, or at least open it and remove the hdd if you are and sell that separately somewhere else.

would be a shame to see that go and get gutted to GS, if you do go that route, all you need is the actual console, power brick and cord, a/v cables (or apparantly hdmi will do), and 1 wireless controller in order to get 90 towards any of the 3 new systems

 
Anybody go into GS today yet and try out a trade toward a next gen console to see if they are doing the 50% bump without the SotW coupon like people were reporting yesterday?

 
So I would get $90 total right now after bonus for my phat MW2 console if I trade it in towards a PS4? What do guys think I should do? My MW2 console is still sealed. Do you think I could get more for it on Craigslist or EBay?
I might be interested in it. Don't trade it in.

That is good info on the HDMI cable. I'll need to rmember that. Anyone know the refurb fee on the white 360? I have one that powers on with a wired controller, but that is about it. I figure with the 50% bonus it is worth getting rid of, when I trade in a PS4 and possibly one of my DSlites.

 
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So I would get $90 total right now after bonus for my phat MW2 console if I trade it in towards a PS4? What do guys think I should do? My MW2 console is still sealed. Do you think I could get more for it on Craigslist or EBay?
I would be willing to buy it from you. Let me know.
 
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So I would get $90 total right now after bonus for my phat MW2 console if I trade it in towards a PS4? What do guys think I should do? My MW2 console is still sealed. Do you think I could get more for it on Craigslist or EBay?
I still have mine and I absolutely love it. It's definitely worth a lot more than $90.

 
I still have mine and I absolutely love it. It's definitely worth a lot more than $90.
I already have a 250gb Slim and a still unopened 4gb white slim from Wal-mart if I ever decide I need another one. This was an impulse buy at Gamestop with trade-in credit and it was going to replace my old phat white one but I never hooked it up. I think when I finally got the urge to do it the slims were announced and I traded all my phat white stuff towards that one.

 
Most stores will tell you that they can't cancel the preorder at another store.  You can cancel but as was mentioned before, the two stores need to get on the phone together to do the cancellation.  What happens is that to recover your $5 deposit, the cancellation store will put the value on a gift card and give the gift card number to your other store over the phone.  With the gift card information, they can then put it down towards something else. 
 
It's rare and they discourage it because they would rather you come into the original store and move your preorder to another upcoming game. You end up hurting the associate that cancels it on their end too.  So it goes back to the fact that although they can cancel your preorder from another store, it still requires somebody at the original store to actually go into their system and process the request. Hassles notwithstanding.
 
Last time I was able to successfully pull that off was when my store got shorted on my CE and I had to go to another store to pick up the extra one.  I suspected that they accidentally sold my preorder since that was the more likely cause and just didn't want to confess.
 
So I had my first ever BAD experience trading in at gamestop yesterday . The girl working behind the counter saw I was trading in a ps4 & xone and gave me the nastiest look (seemed like she didn't want to be bothered with such a big trade). She was pretty rude throughout the entire trade and it took about an hour.

I filled out the survey last night . Never do surveys if I feel they will get someone in trouble but she was so overly rude I felt it was warranted .

Went in today to grab some amazon cards and one of the super nice employees that usually helps me asked if I was the one that traded the two systems in yesterday. My question is do they know I reported her in the survey? ? He was nice as usual just feel awkward about the whole thing now.
 
So I had my first ever BAD experience trading in at gamestop yesterday . The girl working behind the counter saw I was trading in a ps4 & xone and gave me the nastiest look (seemed like she didn't want to be bothered with such a big trade). She was pretty rude throughout the entire trade and it took about an hour.

I filled out the survey last night . Never do surveys if I feel they will get someone in trouble but she was so overly rude I felt it was warranted .

Went in today to grab some amazon cards and one of the super nice employees that usually helps me asked if I was the one that traded the two systems in yesterday. My question is do they know I reported her in the survey? ? He was nice as usual just feel awkward about the whole thing now.
If they really want to, they can figure it out. The DM gets notified, so the DM could feasibly tell them. I wouldn't worry too much. I have a lady that is always rude to me that I gave a bad survey rating and she is a little less rude now. ;)

 
Well, I went to the Gamestop store that I usually go to and the employees know who I am. Told the employee I was cancelling the preorder I had for Destiny (30% + 10% PUR) and he told me that it was no problem, that I would be getting it back in credit (traded in two slim 360 adapters). Went out of the store with $75 in AMZ credit, no hassle. So glad I totally destroyed that other employee from the other GS I went on the survey.  :twisted:

 
First five are for PS3:

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - $5.00

Twisted Metal - $4.00

Demon Souls - $6.00

Tales of Xillia - $11.00

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - $18.00

Wii Party U - $11.00 

 
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If they really want to, they can figure it out. The DM gets notified, so the DM could feasibly tell them. I wouldn't worry too much. I have a lady that is always rude to me that I gave a bad survey rating and she is a little less rude now. ;)
I have always had great luck with the gamestops in this area until yesterday. All the other employees I deal with are all genuinely nice ppl. Hopefully this blows over since this is the store closest to my house.
 
I don't know if this is all gamestops or just the one in my town but the gs employees told me they're running a stackable 20% trade in on all trades. So, he suggested that if I pre-ordered Destiny, I would get 20%+30% for pre-order plus 10% for pur pro member. The 20% ends next week. I'm gonna verify this tomorrow to trade in some accessories I don't need for the 60% extra :)

 
I don't know if this is all gamestops or just the one in my town but the gs employees told me they're running a stackable 20% trade in on all trades. So, he suggested that if I pre-ordered Destiny, I would get 20%+30% for pre-order plus 10% for pur pro member. The 20% ends next week. I'm gonna verify this tomorrow to trade in some accessories I don't need for the 60% extra :)
Maybe this is the 'wal mart' promo someone else mentioned?

 
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So to get any bonus credit on a console I have to put it towards next gen? I see the 30% thing on the site but it doesn't explicitly mention consoles.
the base values on the featured things do have the 30% kicked in for the consoles. it's not mentioned and it may not be updated, but it may still work, or may just give it randomly. ymmv

 
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