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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 21,22,23,,

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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2/16

:wiiu: Call of Duty Black Ops 2 $7


:wii: TMNT -$8


:ps3: Beyond Two Souls $17


:360: Need for Speed Rivals $20
 
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2/16 Values

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Dragon Age 2 - $1

Black Ops 2 - $6

Halo 4 - $1.50

XBox One

CoD Ghosts - $20

Just Dance 2014 - $13

Zumba Fitness: World Party - $13

 
Hey guys. So I checked out the upcoming trade promos, and it looks like the "Trade 2" promo is ending. There's an execution item that requires employees to replace the "Trade 2" eligible games list with the "Trade A Next Gen Game" eligible games list.
 
matrix9280 said:
Don't see any deadline listed on the website. I think it'll continue.
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We'll going from the info JP got, it seems it will continue but mostly with PS4/Xbox 1 titles. I bought Y so I could flip it, so hopefully I still can.

edit- Seems like the question has been confirmed. Thank you for the post invizibleskratchpikl. Now I gotta figure out somewhere to dump these games off.

 
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invizibleskratchpikl said:
Hey guys. So I checked out the upcoming trade promos, and it looks like the "Trade 2" promo is ending. There's an execution item that requires employees to replace the "Trade 2" eligible games list with the "Trade A Next Gen Game" eligible games list.
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I think GS is just hoping that enough of us choke on our own tears and die that they don't have to worry about us any longer. More than anything I think they're just less interested in incentivizing people to trade in games they're going to keep having a harder time moving but that most people will trade in anyway without knowing better.

 
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Royal High Knight said:
We'll going from the info JP got, it seems it will continue but mostly with PS4/Xbox 1 titles. I bought Y so I could flip it, so hopefully I still can.
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There ain't no deadline listed so print the page out from the website and show them. If they give you any problems curse them out.

 
matrix9280 said:
There ain't no deadline listed so print the page out from the website and show them. If they give you any problems curse them out.
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theres also a fine print on the bottom of that page that says "Gamestop reserves the right to cancel, modify, terminate, etc this promotion with no notice at any time." It will be HIGHLY YMMV to get it to go through.

 
Alright, so I finally looked at the new marketing book. My store's marketing kit is delayed, but I found the book another way.

At the end, where the trade promos are, the list of expiring promos includes the "Trade 2" promo. It says it ends at the end of the day, 2/16.
 
invizibleskratchpikl said:
Alright, so I finally looked at the new marketing book. My store's marketing kit is delayed, but I found the book another way.

At the end, where the trade promos are, the list of expiring promos includes the "Trade 2" promo. It says it ends at the end of the day, 2/16.
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I would like your post but only in the way that you like something on FB that's bad to show support.

 
Is anyone aware of what next week's PUR Steal of the Week coupon will be?  Debating cashing out some more points for another B2G1 free but I would like to make an informed decision.

 
invizibleskratchpikl said:
Alright, so I finally looked at the new marketing book. My store's marketing kit is delayed, but I found the book another way.

At the end, where the trade promos are, the list of expiring promos includes the "Trade 2" promo. It says it ends at the end of the day, 2/16.
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So the legend ends? Or they renewing this promo like they have been for months?
 
Yes, new promotion on ps4 and Xbox one ass creed and forza is on the list. My gamestop had the paper printed out and I took one. The fine prints looks like it's going to be the same as the trade 2. The only thing is the first line said."net credit after promotion is 30 or greater must be applied toward the purchase of new game." so maybe we will require to purchase a $30+ game?
 
2/16

360

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag $16

Need for Speed: Rivals $20

Wii U

ESPN Sports Connection $6

New Super Mario Bros. U $18

3DS

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D $13

Mario Party Island Tour $15

New Super Mario Bros 2 $16

RIP in peace Trade 2 promo, you'll be missed. Kept a few titles I was on the fence about trading but they're the evergreen Nintendo 3DS titles so if/when this promo comes back, I can feel somewhat confident they'll appear on the eligible titles list.

 
[quote name="dennisb407" post="11533434" timestamp="1392609919"]Page 17 has the SOTW upcoming[/quote]sorry this doesn't help me im on tapatalk and have 50 posts per page so my page counts are probably different. Did you know what it is or post number thanks :)
 
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Yes, new promotion on ps4 and Xbox one ass creed and forza is on the list. My gamestop had the paper printed out and I took one. The fine prints looks like it's going to be the same as the trade 2. The only thing is the first line said."net credit after promotion is 30 or greater must be applied toward the purchase of new game." so maybe we will require to purchase a $30+ game?
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Does your paper show the extra 50% for systems traded in towards next-gen systems and does it include PS4 trade-ins? Trying to find out before I go up there tomorrow and I won't even bother calling because they are always clueless on the phone.

 
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Trade 2 is dead? Ugh! I was hoping to trade my BBY copy of need for speed rivals when Garden Warfare came out. Oh well I can always return it.
 
thegame85 said:
Trade 2 is dead? Ugh! I was hoping to trade my BBY copy of need for speed rivals when Garden Warfare came out. Oh well I can always return it.
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NFS:R is $20 base. Trade it towards a game that qualifies for the 30% and you'd get more than T2

 
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Gamestop just updated their site and you can trade any system towards a Xbox One, PS4, or Wii U for 50% extra credit. It doesn't appear to exclude anything. Now I just hope the PS4 price holds at $275 base until 10am.

 
Well, the new deals are up and says any system, doesnt exclude ps4, wii u or x one. Now I just gotta find a store with ps4 in stock, lol.

 
JohnnyCage said:
Gamestop just updated their site and you can trade any system towards a Xbox One, PS4, or Wii U for 50% extra credit. It doesn't appear to exclude anything. Now I just hope the PS4 price holds at $275 base until 10am.
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Ooh, if the $275 base holds, maybe I should trade in the PS4 I got from AWD towards a brand-new one so I can get the warranty through Sony... :whistle2:k

 
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Wouldnt that look at you weird for trading in a system toward the same system? ;p

Doesnt look like any store around me has ps4s in stock so I might just trade in my Xbox One tomorrow for a Wii U then return the Wii U if ill actually get $450 for it.

 
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EldritchOnRye said:
Am I missing something here because a PS4 traded to buy a PS4 doesn't even cover tax (if you pay tax on credit) on a PS4?
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If you paid ~$280 for a PS4 like we did, then the $24 tax (in my case) technically makes a new PS4 cost ~$304, which is still a pretty substantial savings.

 
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Am I missing something here because a PS4 traded to buy a PS4 doesn't even cover tax (if you pay tax on credit) on a PS4?
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I want to trade my Xbox One in to get back what I paid for it so i just need a system to buy to get the bump. Then ill just return the system. Was going to just get a PS4 and either sell it or keep it for a 2nd one and not return but no one has any around me in stock so will prob just get a Wii U and return that.

My state doesn't have tax when paying with store credit.

Im sure you can trade it in but some stores might not let you because

1) the will think something is wrong with the system or

2) think you stole it and are trying to get rid of it by changing the serial number by getting a new system.

Id try it though and see what happens.

 
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Vigilante said:
If you paid ~$280 for a PS4 like we did, then the $24 tax (in my case) technically makes a new PS4 cost ~$304, which is still a pretty substantial savings.
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OK I can see that then. Now people are really going to be hoarding the AWD systems.

Also I might advise against anyone that trades a lot from really abusing this since it's going to be a quick way to bump yourself up to the cap and get noticed by LP.


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I want to trade my Xbox One in to get back what I paid for it so i just need a system to buy to get the bump. Then ill just return the system. Was going to just get a PS4 and either sell it or keep it for a 2nd one and not return but no one has any around me in stock so will prob just get a Wii U and return that.
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That makes sense as well.

If I wasn't worried about not ending up with a system (or able to trade without a third party) I would consider doing it and grabbing one off AWD.

 
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Well, it looks like my plan is probably not going to work since no stores around me have any PS4s in stock. :wall:

 
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EldritchOnRye said:
Am I missing something here because a PS4 traded to buy a PS4 doesn't even cover tax (if you pay tax on credit) on a PS4?
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I paid $400 and Amazon didn't charge tax for my state when I bought it so assuming the value doesn't drop I'd be coming out about $12 ahead and be able to get an Xbox One without losing money. I also snagged one of the $35 Pink XL's that night Kmart goofed so that will come in handy to pay off the rest.

 
Can someone help me i'm desperately trying to get rid of killzone shadowfall and black flag for the ps4,which trade in route should i go to get the most out of my games,i was shocked to see shadowfall has a trade in value of 16 dollars.

 
Jay said:
Can someone help me i'm desperately trying to get rid of killzone shadowfall and black flag for the ps4,which trade in route should i go to get the most out of my games,i was shocked to see shadowfall has a trade in value of 16 dollars.
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You can get $30 for it if you put it towards another game.

 
Jay said:
Really which promo is that and can i put it towards a preorder or do i have to buy a game?
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It would have to be put towards a new game. Won't work for pre-orders.

 
My ps4 and xbone have both been collecting dust. Trying to decide should I just trade both of them in for wii u's and then return. Would be breaking even on both.
 
Vigilante said:
Ooh, if the $275 base holds, maybe I should trade in the PS4 I got from AWD towards a brand-new one so I can get the warranty through Sony... :whistle2:k
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If your goal is to just secure a warranty, you would already have one if you purchased or preordered a new PS4 off of Amazon last year. Unlike B&M stores, Amazon receipts don't document the serial numbers on invoices. I guess theoretically, any PS4 purchase would cover all used game system purchases off AWD. I wouldn't think Sony would document Amazon orders for warranty checks. They probably scan your receipt and discard it before approving it.

Deader2818 said:
One store in NY has one!

I think I want to get this done tomorrow cause you know the values are going to drop soon lol.
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System flips have held in the past. I don't think the values will tank. Especially with how popular the next gen consoles are at the moment. If anything, people need to be more careful about hitting the trade cap/ban before any TIV drops.

 
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