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NEW THREAD HERE http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10172798

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games for Nintendo devices. Fourth post has the values for games for Sony devices. Fifth post hardware values. Sixth post is open for expansion/reorganization.

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.

Upcoming Promotions:

Black Friday Trade Deals

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']20% extra credit on trades toward refurbished/new electronics
25% bonus trade in credit when trading in 2 games
Double trade in credit on any system
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Current Promotions:
GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)


Trade 3 get $10 (11/18/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] Get $10 extra in-store credit when you trade any 3 games

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer subject to change at anytime. 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.
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$25 Hardware Bonus, Select Systems (11/18/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade any PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita or 3DS system

Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid 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.
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$30 Guaranteed, Select Games (Varied)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Guaranteed $30 in store credit when you trade select games (within 30 days of release) View Now

$30 value is net value after trade. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Some exclusions may apply. Offer valid only while new game is priced $49.99 or higher. 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 expiration varies by title.
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Assassin's Creed III PS3 Bundle Upgrade Offer (11/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $75 extra in-store credit when you trade any PS3 toward a new PS3 500GB Assassin’s Creed III bundle.”

Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of a new PS3 500GB Assassin's Creed III bundle. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. 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 10/30/12 through 11/11/12.
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Sony Collections Trade Offer (11/14/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games toward the purchase of select Sony collections. Exclusively for PowerUp Rewards members


Eligible Games
- Ratchet & Clank Collection - $39.99
-God of War Saga - $39.99
- Jak and Daxter Collection - $39.99
- Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - $19.99
- InFAMOUS Collection $19.99
- Journey Collector’s Edition- $29.99
- Uncharted Dual Pack - $39.99
- Killzone Trilogy - $39.99


Legal: Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of participating games. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. 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 11/1/12 through 11/14/12.
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Power Up Rewards Exclusive Hardware Values (11/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']PowerUp Rewards exclusive hardware trade offers are here. Trade in your system to score these exclusive trade prices.

  • Xbox 360 orig - $80
  • Xbox 360 slim - $125
  • PS3 - $125
  • Wii - $40
  • 3DS - $75
  • DSi - $50
  • DS Lite - $40
  • PS Vita - $90
  • PS2 - $30
Values are net after trade. Offer not good on cash trades. Hardware must be in full working condition to be eligible for this offer. Defective hardware may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid 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 11/6/12 through 11/11/12.
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30% Power Trade (1/6/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 30% extra in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new copy of select games. http://www.gamestop.com/mrkt/landing/pre-pay-bonus-30-trade-credit/

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the pre-order/purchase of a new copy of a participating game. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. 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. [/QUOTE]


PC Download Power Trade (11/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Power Trade: Get an extra 25% in-store credit when you trade any games toward Prototype Franchise bundle, Dead Space Bundle, F.E.A.R. bundle or Dawnguard DLC digital downloads.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the purchase of PC download of Prototype Franchise bundle, Dead Space Bundle, F.E.A.R. bundle or Dawnguard DLC. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. 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. [/QUOTE]


25% Headset Offer (11/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 25% in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new headset. including Turtle Beach, Tritton, Beats and more!

Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of new headset. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. 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. [/QUOTE]


GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":

:gc:=916xxx
:360:=952xxx
:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx
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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,,,,,,,,

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 EDGE 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
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
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. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

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 EDGE 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, Florida, 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
No Information Yet:

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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[quote name='captaintek3304']Hope Madden Vita stays on the bonus trade list. Paid $12 including shipping on ebay and I would really like to get the $23 GS is giving.[/QUOTE]

That list ends today. No word if this will continue but I hope it does.
 
Here's what I got today:

Xbox 360 fat w/wireless controller $95 (don't know why it was 95, clerk didn't either.)
Wireless G $24
20gb HD $4.50
Wired headset $5
 
[quote name='MajorSmeg']Here's what I got today:

Xbox 360 fat w/wireless controller $95 (don't know why it was 95, clerk didn't either.)
Wireless G $24
20gb HD $4.50
Wired headset $5[/QUOTE]

The base is $45 and there was a promo giving $50 for any 360 trade. It must still be active. The wired headset is just the operator-looking head thingy? If they are giving $5 I am definitely trading the new one from my Holiday bundle.
 
[quote name='donut']yes you were lied to.
Call the store immediately and ask for the manager, if they do not help, ask for the district manager's number.
You are owed $25 or possibly $50 (depending on the promo calc)

do not wait until tomorrow.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for your help.

The guy told me that I'd get $70 for the console. I assumed that the TIV dropped. When I got the receipt, I then noticed the refurb fee and questioned the employee (Elvis) and he gave me the crap about it being an old system (this policy also applied to old PS2s, PS3s). I knew he was lying. There are different TIVs for consoles depending on the model so he refurb argument is like a double whammy. This will be taken care of tomorrow morning (store closed a half hour after I left).
 
[quote name='missingno81']Got screwed tonight:

Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi: 25.20
Halo Reach: 23.80

Figure I'll bitch at the DM tomorrow because these figures don't add up.[/QUOTE]

Refurb fee?
 
I found a wired headset and an old pink wireless controller with play and charge in the crawl space today. Had no idea the head set was 5. Ordering a battery cover for the controller so I can trade that and the play and charge kit in. Hopefully they are still doing the 30$ trade bonus for any item toward a Wii U.
 
[quote name='missingno81']Got screwed tonight:

Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi: 25.20
Halo Reach: 23.80

Figure I'll bitch at the DM tomorrow because these figures don't add up.[/QUOTE]

Looks like you got 40% (30+10) added to a base value of 18 on dbz and 17 on halo
 
[quote name='SpartenOmega117']Any chance double hardware is still alive tomorrow. Or rather today?[/QUOTE]

Website says it goes through 10/28 now.

The $50 extra Credit for PS3 and 360 is now up on the site also. 10/22-11/4

Also 50% Bonus for any trade towards a 3DS or 3DSXL
 
[quote name='NuclearPorkchop']Late night random TIV query:

Anyone know the TIV for a :wii: Microphone? The price in the...well, post #3 of the OP is from nearly 14 months ago...[/QUOTE]

$1.60 i asked today when I picked up a sing it bundle
 
Some of the games TIV were pretty shocking to me. I traded in Borderlands 2 for $43 which is good. The ones that shocked me were the $23 for Sly Collection and $23 for Madden Vita.

I had the Sly collection lying around somewhere and even though I enjoyed Madden on the Vita, I knew I wouldnt get anywhere near that amount if I waited to trade it.

All in all, I got $96 in TIV....not to bad at all
 
[quote name='trunks982']anyone know if gamestop let me trade in my RROD Halo 3 console? i just got a RROD couple days ago. sigh. i might try that towel trick.[/QUOTE]

GS does not take broken consoles.
 
Still contemplating taking in my Wii. Should be able to get $50 then a few extra for a couple extra accessories that I have lying around. Trying to clear house I guess.

[quote name='trunks982']anyone know if gamestop let me trade in my RROD Halo 3 console? i just got a RROD couple days ago. sigh. i might try that towel trick.[/QUOTE]
[quote name='mrclutch']GS does not take broken consoles.[/QUOTE]
And again, people don't read.

Yes, Gamestop does take RROD 360s but it seems to be based on your store.
 
[quote name='kinney_bmx']Still contemplating taking in my Wii. Should be able to get $50 then a few extra for a couple extra accessories that I have lying around. Trying to clear house I guess.

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If I had a Wii, I would take it in. Once the WiiU comes out, guess where the WiiU games are going to go? You got it, goodbye Wii shovelware. So with no games to sell for the Wii, GameStop is not going to want to have Wii consoles sitting there. I am really surprised that GameStop is offering as much as they are for the Wii and accessories.

Of course, I could be wrong but just trying to help.
 
[quote name='kinney_bmx']Still contemplating taking in my Wii. Should be able to get $50 then a few extra for a couple extra accessories that I have lying around. Trying to clear house I guess.



And again, people don't read.

Yes, Gamestop does take RROD 360s but it seems to be based on your store.[/QUOTE]

ok thanks. i'll ask anyway.
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']No new PowerUp Rewards list. Old list taken off the site. Steal of the Week is 50% trade when purchasing MoH for 3,500 points.[/QUOTE]

I hope they have this for Ac iii, halo 4, and/or black ops2. I'm dumping everything I can for that 500 gb slim.
 
went ahead and traded in my 3ds ambassador system for a new red XL system. The gamestop I went to allowed me to buy it up front, do the system transfer at home, then return and redo the sale with the 90 dollar trade in. At the end of the day paid 120 dollars after tax for the upgrade (and I love the new XL version).

Also got the remaining last new copy of Ghost Trick which I am playing now to hold me over till Virtue's Last Reward comes out!
 
[quote name='missingno81']Got screwed tonight:

Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi: 25.20
Halo Reach: 23.80

Figure I'll bitch at the DM tomorrow because these figures don't add up.[/QUOTE]

Are you a Powerup member? The 50% bump on those games are only for members, either free or Pro. If you are, then the worker didn't take in your info properly to look up your account.
 
Accessory Base TIVs - 10/22/12

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: $18
Wireless Internet Adapter with 1 antenna: $24
Wireless Internet Adapter with 2 antenna: $32
PS3 DualShock Controller: $24.75
 
[quote name='trunks982']anyone know if gamestop let me trade in my RROD Halo 3 console? i just got a RROD couple days ago. sigh. i might try that towel trick.[/QUOTE]

Policy recently changed, GS will take in almost any non-modded system as a refurb. Their email ads about it even specifically mentioned RROD.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Policy recently changed, GS will take in almost any non-modded system as a refurb. Their email ads about it even specifically mentioned RROD.[/QUOTE]

And the exact reason I would never buy a used console from GS. Yeah it gets refurbished but it is never a good thing to buy something that already needed to be fixed once before.
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']And the exact reason I would never buy a used console from GS. Yeah it gets refurbished but it is never a good thing to buy something that already needed to be fixed once before.[/QUOTE]

Ditto.
 
Traded in a 40gb PS3 yesterday along with a Wii. Unfortunately, both of them were not reading discs anymore and got hit with a refurb fee on both of them. Ended up being $115 for the PS3 and $36 for the Wii. Not too bad I guess for two systems collecting dust.

40gb PS3 (No BC) - Base $75 (10/21)
 
[quote name='mabuhay13']Accessory Base TIVs - 10/22/12

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: $18
Wireless Internet Adapter with 1 antenna: $24
Wireless Internet Adapter with 2 antenna: $32
PS3 DualShock Controller: $24.75[/QUOTE]

I didnt know you can trade in the wireless adapter for, btw does anyone know if i can trade in a controller with a different color battery cover? I have a grey controller, but its with a rechargeable battery pack. I am thinking of ordering a cover on ebay but they only have black or white. So i was wonder can i trade a grey controller with a black or white battery cover.
 
TIVs from 10/21

:360: Mass Effect $10

rest are all :ps3:
AC Revelations $11
Borderlands $12
Dead Island GOTY $15
Alice Madness Returns $13
Sly Collection $15
Killzone 3 $5

I got hit with a refurb fee on ME1 but the disc I bought from Blockbuster was kinda beat up. $113.40 after bonuses, and Adventure Time CE and Persona 4 Solid Gold Edition paid off in full :D
 
Traded in a fat 360, one wireless controller, an old wireless adapter, and a 20 gig for $132. I'm satisfied w/that. Have barely touched the thing since I got my PS3 about two years ago. Had to watch the guy play 3/4 of a game of NBA 2K13 before he deemed the system acceptable for the trade-in.
 
[quote name='Deader2818']So a wireless 360 controller dropped again from 20 to 18 trade in value?[/QUOTE]

yes, just traded one in earlier today.
 
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