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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:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

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

50% extra in-store credit, traded towards pre-owned products (Ends 11/3/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, systems or accessories toward the purchase of pre-owned products.
Valid 10/21/13 - 11/3/13

In-store credit must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. 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.
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New Games for $9.99 after trade of 2 eligible games (Ends Unknown)
GameStop.com said:
Spend less for the new games you want

Get new games for $9.99 or less when you trade 2 eligible games

Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. 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.
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30% extra credit on games, electronics & accessories trades towards select items. (Ends 12/29/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade games, accessories, systems, smartphones or tablets toward any pre-owned product or select items
Valid 8/19/13 - 12/29/13

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. 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.
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$30 guaranteed trade-in value on select items. (Ends 10/24/13) *THIS IS A PROMO SO NO EXTRA ON TOP*
GameStop.com said:
Get $30 guaranteed trade-in value on select games.

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. 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.
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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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,,,,

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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ShockandAww said:
Does GS still sell Kindle gift cards? I'm pretty sure they do not at least in my state but wondering if they do elsewhere.
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Hah, I know what you are upto! ;) Yes they sell the physical kindle gift cards that are on their rack in $25 and $50 price point.

KansasCityKing said:
Did you ever try said experiment? I am curious on whatever it was you were going to try.
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Ah yes, the experiment. It was a no go. Basically I wanted to find out what else triggered the trade 2 promo so I tried buying DLC code and digital download to check if that worked. Nope!

Also, found couple more cheap pc games that may or may not be near you:

:pc: Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War - Winter Assault Expansion (New) $0.49
:pc: F.E.A.R. : Extraction Point Expansion Pack (New) $0.49

 
Cfranchise13 said:
America's Test Kitchen might catch GTA 5 in sales if this keeps up much longer LOL!
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Now that I think about it we're actually doing GS a favor. No way they would sell these (and other cheap new and used games) if we didn't use them for promos. Why deny us? We're only getting credit which we will end up spending at GS anyway.

 
kickrockz713 said:
Dude, all you do is troll this site 24/7 but yet you're talking about a social life of someone else? You don't buy anything, you don't contribute anything but yet you sit behind a keyboard trolling the internet. My question to you is, do you have a social life? Things to ponder at night.
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Not really much to ponder. We all know the answers. Cocojames knows too, but he probably lies to himself saying, "IT ISN'T TRUE!!!"

 
The Pokemon games are still on the list. The online list is still good.

10/23/13.

:ds:

Pokemon Platinum - $12

:3ds:

Animal Crossing: New Leaf - $15

 
Base TIV today:

Pokemon Pearl DS:  $10

Pokemon Platinum DS:  $12

Picked up a copy of ATK and the rest on my PUR card.  I was gonna trade in GTA but my store has NO copies for either 360 or PS3 right now and when I walked in somebody was asking about it, so I didnt know if it would still be in stock tomorrow for me to rebuy :( 

 
With the 50% bonus TiV with a used, I would suggest trading in a copy or two of ATK among the stores you frequent, used price is like 75 cents.
Also something I have DEFINATELY noticed, the more I buy ATK, THE MORE THEY GET XD.
I wonder what I should do with all these copies... I KNOW! I WILL BUILD A SHELF OUT OF THEM! Anyone get that reference??? Anyone?

 
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Hemi said:
With the 50% bonus TiV with a used, I would suggest trading in a copy or two of ATK among the stores you frequent, used price is like 75 cents.
Also something I have DEFINATELY noticed, the more I buy ATK, THE MORE THEY GET XD.
I wonder what I should do with all these copies... I KNOW! I WILL BUILD A SHELF OUT OF THEM! Anyone get that reference??? Anyone?
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Hemi said:
With the 50% bonus TiV with a used, I would suggest trading in a copy or two of ATK among the stores you frequent, used price is like 75 cents.
Also something I have DEFINATELY noticed, the more I buy ATK, THE MORE THEY GET XD.
I wonder what I should do with all these copies... I KNOW! I WILL BUILD A SHELF OUT OF THEM! Anyone get that reference??? Anyone?
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Sadly the stores around me aren't getting more ATK but they keep getting Band Hero (which is my usual fallback).

 
So I'm thinking.  I have GTA V, Beyond Two souls, and NBA 2k13.  

Based on the website, with the 50% you can get $48 for GTA V, $40 for NBA 2k14, and $38.40 for Beyond = $126.40

Turn around and buy all 3 back with B2G1 for $100. ( $50 for each preowned)

Easy $26.40 profit ( minus $1 to buy a preowned game to get the bonus)

 
bostonfrontier said:
So I'm thinking. I have GTA V, Beyond Two souls, and NBA 2k13.

Based on the website, with the 50% you can get $48 for GTA V, $40 for NBA 2k14, and $38.40 for Beyond = $126.40

Turn around and buy all 3 back with B2G1 for $100. ( $50 for each preowned)

Easy $26.40 profit ( minus $1 to buy a preowned game to get the bonus)
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Diversify! Take a game or two to Best Buy and increase your profit margin and your available credit.

 
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sasuke543 said:
I've done the pokeflip 6 times I think, should I worry about getting flagged?
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Now you should seeing as how those are the games most people are moving. Back when trade2 started, there were a bunch of games that people used so wasn't so bad. I

GamerDude316 said:
Picked up a copy of ATK and the rest on my PUR card. I was gonna trade in GTA but my store has NO copies for either 360 or PS3 right now and when I walked in somebody was asking about it, so I didnt know if it would still be in stock tomorrow for me to rebuy :(
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Even if your area doesn't have 30 day trade holds, I doubt they would put out a game that was just traded in. I think it takes at least a few days to check traded in games.

also where are people getting tivs on the site? I know there use to be a page that showed some values as well as values after certain promos.

 
Gamer SDP said:
Even if your area doesn't have 30 day trade holds, I doubt they would put out a game that was just traded in. I think it takes at least a few days to check traded in games.
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If it's not a trade hold store they can turn right around and sell it after they sticker it. Had stuff I've traded and they've turned around and sold to someone else before I even left the counter and I've bought stuff people have traded in minutes earlier.

 
mask-air-raid said:
Damn. It's like an SD virus. It must be an STD because I'm clean.
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Oh Sh**t it is the GS police. :whee: Hide your children, hide your ... nah just kidding. :p If you can't beat them, join them. Folks play on both sides of the team and you are no exception (BB trade in thread). Folks are just sharing and collaborating before putting their plans into action.

Gamer SDP said:
also where are people getting tivs on the site? I know there use to be a page that showed some values as well as values after certain promos.
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http://www.gamestop.com/trade-values

 
mask-air-raid said:
DS2U, I've never stolen from Best Buy despite how bad it is. I've only induced losses to prevent them from hurting people.
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Never said you did but who is stealing here and what?! Are you talking about that Eldritch's GS incident? If so no need to explain since I already saw that saga unfold. I would personally never hurt someone or their livelihood. One mantra (besides my "seize the deal" motto) I practice is that don't : fuck: with someone's money. You just don't mess with it.

 
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DealSeeker2U said:
At the same time we are giving JP a headache with all the off topic banter here by turning it into a chat thread. :lol: Sorry JP! :)
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Yeah, we should go back to the AWD thread. Who left the pen door open and let us out?!

DealSeeker2U said:
Never said you did but who is stealing here and what?! Are you talking about that Eldritch's GS incident? If so no need to explain since I already saw that saga unfold. I would personally never hurt someone or their livelihood. One mantra (besides my "seize the deal" motto) I practice is that don't : fuck: with someone's money.
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Et tu, Brute?

 
Um. What's the point of trying to do the trade 2 without giving them your card if they find your info after handing them your ID?

 
Traded GTA V for $30 base/ $48 bonus!  Crazy that it went up $3 from a day ago.   I found some Disney Sing PS3 game for $0.89.

Preordered Killzone Shadow Fall, only 21 days til I go back to GS and pick up my PS4!!!!!

 
tbassett said:
I've fallen a little behind in this thread the last week or two. Can someone get me up to speed on these? Checked OP and didn't see anything. If the B1G1 the steal of the week on PUR site? what is the trade 2 for 50.... deals. Thanks
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B1G1 coupons work and the deal is active in the system.

B1G1 coupons work with or without your PUR card.

Trade 2 for $50 works with or without your PUR card.

Trade 2 for $50 confirmed on all pokemon listed (didn't try x and y).

Trade 2 for $50 works if you trade in 6 games and buy 3 new ones.

Trade 2 for $50 works if you trade in 4 games and buy 2 new ones.

Trade 2 for $50 works if you trade in 2 games and buy 1 new one.

Trade 2 for $50 works on PC titles as well as all new system titles.

Adding to the post you quoted of mine the trade 2 for $50 is trade two titles on the list on gamestop here: http://www.gamestop.com/trade2

You then buy any new game and each game on that list gets bumped to $25. The B1G1 is the STOL on the PUR site.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
I may or may not have done that with all my coupons tonight to form a Poketrain. Choo choo.
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That's good to know, I guess I will be doing the same.

Hemi said:
With the 50% bonus TiV with a used, I would suggest trading in a copy or two of ATK among the stores you frequent, used price is like 75 cents.
Also something I have DEFINATELY noticed, the more I buy ATK, THE MORE THEY GET XD.
I wonder what I should do with all these copies... I KNOW! I WILL BUILD A SHELF OUT OF THEM! Anyone get that reference??? Anyone?
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Or you could learn to cook.

 
ChunLiBarbie said:
Um. What's the point of trying to do the trade 2 without giving them your card if they find your info after handing them your ID?
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Your last 5 transactions will not pop up, making it less obvious you just bought the games and immediately traded them in.

Also, if this GTA value lasts until the B2G1 during the weekend...ohhhh Gamestop might have to ban me

 
Zolor23 said:
Your last 5 transactions will not pop up, making it less obvious you just bought the games and immediately traded them in.

Also, if this GTA value lasts until the B2G1 during the weekend...ohhhh Gamestop might have to ban me
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Part of me subconsciously wants to just be banned and be able to spend the rest of my life working through the stuff I already have.

 
kickrockz713 said:
Also does anyone know if Beyond Two Souls is worth getting now, or wait for it to be $20 or below?
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It's a decent movie. If you liked Heavy Rain you will like it.

Wait for the $20 off.

My local store will sticker stuff to put back out as soon as I trade it in. Depends on the employee, but if the normal 4 or 5 are there, they will take a trade, sticker it, and sell it right back to me. I just did it on Pokemon Black 2, White 2, Diamond, and Pearl. Traded 2 for 50, bought back for $60. About a $40 profit that I put toward Injustice.

 
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burritoman said:
Trade 'em if ya got 'em.

You may get flagged...just go in, wear a hat, go back, take the hat off, wear a coat, then a fake moustache...I got you 4 more runs there.

Updated values:

Pokemon Diamond $10
Pokemon Pearl $10

As much as these 2 have been traded lately, I am surprised they haven't sunk like rocks.
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well they havent tanked cause its not like they are getting a influx of copys in its just people trading in gamesrops copys back to them. not to mention the promo bumps them up to 25$ so the base doesnt matter atm
 
I've searched and need help finding the post listing the upcoming steal of the week coupons

would someone point  me to it please?

 
Platinum was actually marked $31.49 for PUR members at the GS I went to today, employee said it was a price change error but the manager adjusted it with no issue.  

 
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