Cheapest way to buy outright - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

I saw on Amazon amd newegg for 629 $ but now can't find it anymore. If I could still find I would have bestbuy price match. Wondering because my girlfriend is gonna buy in a week and has no upgrade. So im trying to find the best place for this. If I can find a legit site I can get bb to match. Anyone have ideas?
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I got mine new on craigslist for $525 grey version. The guy was a iPhone user and got it as a gift. I seen another one today for same price. Sold my gnex for 200 so I paid $325 for new note 2 off contract kept unlimited data.

Yeah id rather buy it from a store then ebay or cl. That way I know its new legit etc and can get insurance on it. Accursion or whatever through Verizon
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Honestly I always buy my phones from Craigslist. Just picked up my Note 2 on CL yesterday for $560 practically brand new came with everything. Just tell the seller to give you the IMEI number and get it verified by Verizon. Hope this helps

If you buy off craigslist and call to add insurance for the phone they cannot do it.
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You might have issues with the warranty as well. Amazon seems to be the lowest that I can find at $699. That's worth printing and bringing to best buy which is $100 more.

I bought mine on Craigslist new and still have assurian insurance on my device. Long time customer my deductible is only 50 bucks
I met seller at verizon and activated it before I gave him the cash.

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How much did you pay?

How much did you pay for your Atrix through ATT. My contract is done and I can get a new phone, the best price I got from them with contract is 174.00
Anybody get better and where
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If you can wait for something better to come along. There should be some better choices soon.
Just got mine today, I paid full price ($500) for mine but as soon as my captivate is fixed I'm returning the atrix and waiting for the samsung infuse.
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I got mine on costco.com for $119.00 (upgrade) and it came with free car charger, free carring case and handfrees kit.
I paid 500 happily
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499 no contract
Paid $300 for both the phone and laptop dock. Right now there is 200 in rebates going on. $100 instant and $100 mail in.
I paid $250 for the phone and dock bundle.
Can you please give me details as to where you see the rebates and that sweet deal. 300 for both phone and lap dock.
Ask at any AT&T kiosk or store. I'll see what I can dig up for you this weekend.
Is it true that you can get this phone without contract for $500 but you have to be an AT&T and if you are not, the phone cost $599 without contract....Im getting my friend from US to buy this phone for me.
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Ask at any AT&T kiosk or store. I'll see what I can dig up for you this weekend.
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Thanks a lot squassss
I'll buy paying 599.99+tax (Canada) next Thursday when it's out. Pre-ordered it yesterday at Best Buy
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I got mine on costco.com for $119.00 (upgrade) and it came with free car charger, free carring case and handfrees kit.
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Same here.
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500. Really didn't want to extend my contract another 2 years. In fact, pretty certain I won't ever sign another contract on any carrier.
$150 on Amazon with upgrade.
$199 with 2 year upgrade at a at&t store. Phone only.
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Paid 199.99 for the phone, with a new 2 year contract. Bought at the corporate AT&T store here.
£521 thats $833 includes delivery and unlock. Still... I am one of the first in the Europe and UK to get one. Great phone!
I paid U$S 875 for a unlocked one.
249.99 phone + lapdock w/contract Let's Talk (Walmart)
Price went to 449.99 the next day.

best place to buy a new Rezound??

I love my phone and want to buy another one for a spare.
I have an upgrade available but don't want to use it, I would rather just buy a phone outright.
What is the best deal anybody has found to buy a brand new Rezound outright??
Amazon.
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Amazon.
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Right, but I was kinda hoping to find it somewhere for under $600........
No one in their right mind would sell a new rezound outright/without contract/upgrade for much cheaper than that.
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No one in their right mind would sell a new rezound outright/without contract/upgrade for much cheaper than that.
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So are the ones for sale on ebay claiming to be new in the box for just over $400 a scam??
Hit the xda market, wouldn't hurt to ask
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So are the ones for sale on ebay claiming to be new in the box for just over $400 a scam??
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Well no. Sometimes ebay sellers have a "surplus" of new phones and try to clear them out at a high-midrange price before the demand goes down. If it were me, I'd go the ebay route. If there's a problem with it, ebay guarantees returns and all that. I never buy directly from a person without a middleman.
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I bought my Rezound new, sealed in the box from a Verizon employee who won it at work in a contest. They already had one and needed some cash.
I paid $200.00 cash for it (after ESN was verified, etc.)
Might be the BEST 200 bucks I have ever spent.
So back to the question, watch Craigslist and have the seller meet you at at VZW store to verify the ESN. You might not find NIB, but you should be able to get a good used one for a very reasonable price.
What he said. ^^^^
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I have to agree with chef Thomas I've bought a whole lot of phones on eBay brand new, around a lil over 400 sounds right for that market.
I'd go that route or craigslist local. Sometimes there's similar deals in your local area and you can do the deal in person just get the ESN ahead of time, and check it then and also check it at time of purchase.
There's a tool for that by the way I don't have a link handy but can send you one.
If you buy a phone from.an individual make sure when you send them the money it clearly states it's a purchase of a phone, because you can dispute the payment and get your money back but if its marked as a gift your stuck like chuck, it used to be that way at least.
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Actually swappa is a really good site and has good prices
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CharliesTheMan said:
I have to agree with chef Thomas I've bought a whole lot of phones on eBay brand new, around a lil over 400 sounds right for that market.
I'd go that route or craigslist local. Sometimes there's similar deals in your local area and you can do the deal in person just get the ESN ahead of time, and check it then and also check it at time of purchase.
There's a tool for that by the way I don't have a link handy but can send you one.
If you buy a phone from.an individual make sure when you send them the money it clearly states it's a purchase of a phone, because you can dispute the payment and get your money back but if its marked as a gift your stuck like chuck, it used to be that way at least.
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Agreed. Cashiers check would be ideal.
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I just went with the unlocked galaxy nexus on straight talk and put in the word to drop Verizon today. Gonna miss the Rezound, but i am sick of being bound to Verizons contract, prices, bs, witholding updates, etc. I am looking to sell my stock unrooted Rezound. I was going to put it on swappa but havent yet. It is a cln that i recieved to replace my bionic. Its in great condition. Pm me if you want. I am looking for 300. Doesnt have beats headphones.
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I paid $350 for a mint condition rezound on eBay about 3 months ago. It also came with an extended battery and a car dock. I feel like it was a fair deal.
Take your time and you will find a deal.
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stelv said:
I just went with the unlocked galaxy nexus on straight talk and put in the word to drop Verizon today. Gonna miss the Rezound, but i am sick of being bound to Verizons contract, prices, bs, witholding updates, etc. I am looking to sell my stock unrooted Rezound. I was going to put it on swappa but havent yet. It is a cln that i recieved to replace my bionic. Its in great condition. Pm me if you want. I am looking for 300. Doesnt have beats headphones.
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I'm guessing you are under contract so if rezound was on the acct the esn will be blocked until you pay the etf.
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I'm guessing you are under contract so if rezound was on the acct the esn will be blocked until you pay the etf.
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Yes I just ported my number to Google Voice and waiting for that to go through to automatically cancel my contract. I am going to pay Verizon what they need right after the number is ported. That's why I was waiting to post the sale on swappa. I wanted to make sure all was set with Verizon first.
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At&t Lg Optimus G $99.99 at Best Buy.

Just fyi. Got my local paper and couldn't believe such a price drop this early. I'd figure maybe a $50 price cut, but not $100. I will pick mine up today.
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Sorry mods. Please move to At&t LG Optimus Forum
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It's $99 for Sprint, too.
Now I feel compelled to get this thing at that price.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Is this a sale poor permanent price drop?
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Thanks for this !! Contact best buy and they will give you a refund of 107.00!!!! Got my money sent to my PayPal account in 10 mins!
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Is this a sale poor permanent price drop?
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Online ad says price good from Nov. 4- Dec.1
Just got mine Friday...going to have to go back to AT&T and beat them out of a refund!
I called ATT customer service and they gave me a credit of $100.
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I called ATT customer service and they gave me a credit of $100.
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Ditto. Nice!
You just call the 800 number or your local store?
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I called ATT customer service and they gave me a credit of $100.
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You just call the 800 number or your local store?
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Just call the 800 number, and they'll take care of you. I just got off the phone with them and let them know what was going on. They might have to "look into it", but she gave me the credit on my bill.
Thanks for posting this guys, another $100 for the kids on Christmas is a good thing.
Just now called and asked for the rebate. So now I have to go to the AT&T store and fill out the form and mail it in. Should take about 6 to 8 weeks to get my mola back.
Edit: The store just credited the money to my next bill. The lady in customer service didn't know what she was talking about.
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Amazon
Looks like Amazon has it for $99 for new and upgrades as well.
I got hosed...they have me $25 cause I wasn't in the period of returning my phone.....as I just did an upgrade....
I called at&t customer service and they gave me 100$ credit off of my next bill.
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Well just called ATT customer service they said their phone is not on sale but I told her that best buy, amazon, a sprint have it for sale so she gave me 50$ to my next bill. As It was less then 30 days.
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Bought 2 phones the day before the Best Buy sale, and went back in 2 days later and was refunded the $200 plus tax. Not complaining about that at all
I bought my phone the day before this sale went live, apparently. I called the Best Buy 800 number and the lady said I would have to go into the store since I bought it there.
Walked in with my receipt, told the guy what had happened, and he happily price matched it for me. Took all of about 3 minutes since he had to get a manager override.
This phone for $99.99 is insanity. Thanks for the heads up, everybody who posted this.
Got mine today.. $144 out the door.
I'm thinking of picking this up but I don't want to enter a contract being Canadian and all...
I want to get a friend in the states to buy it and then I can drive over and pick it up from her...
Would the following strategy work:
Buy the phone from Best Buy and sign an AT&T contract. Get phone for $99+tax.
Next day, call up AT&T and cancel contract. Pay $325+tax for ECF.
End up with brand new Optimus G for 425 + tax.
What do you guys think, would this work? Or would I have to pay AT&T extra (Atleast 1 month of service etc etc)?
Wanna pick this up before December 1st so quickly need to make a decision...

HTC DNA Amazon?

Why is the DNA so much cheaper on Amazon than Verizon itself? Is safe to buy from there? I mean it isn't refurbished model right?
Amazon DNA: $50
Verizon DNA: $200
Thank you for the help. It'd be cool to save $150 haha
If it was refurbished it would say. I work at Walmart in the wireless center and its 148 not that big of a leap but mabe amazon is doing a promotion or something
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Hmm...is there a con to buying it from amazon? why would i not buy it from amazon?
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Hmm...is there a con to buying it from amazon? why would i not buy it from amazon?
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not that i know of let me check it out i dont think you will have a problem i buy other stuff on amazon that there has never been a problem other then once when i got the correct packaging and wrong case for the epic touch a year ago but they were great with allowing me to return it and get the correct case. i dont see a problem with it seems as if they are just doing a sale or something of it
edit: i do see that the 50$ is for new verizon customers and it goes up to 100 with upgrading. so idk if you are already on verizon or not
I got mine from best buy on a new line, I had them price match it for me. However, I did have to go to a few stores to make sure they had it in stock as well as make sure the manager approves the price match, some of them didn't.
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not that i know of let me check it out i dont think you will have a problem i buy other stuff on amazon that there has never been a problem other then once when i got the correct packaging and wrong case for the epic touch a year ago but they were great with allowing me to return it and get the correct case. i dont see a problem with it seems as if they are just doing a sale or something of it
edit: i do see that the 50$ is for new verizon customers and it goes up to 100 with upgrading. so idk if you are already on verizon or not
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yea i noticed the $50 version isn't there any more...it must have been a holiday/new year special. however, its cool. Thank you for the help. I'll probably end up buying from Amazon cause it'll be cheaper...I've bought other stuff from there and been okay with it, but the whole shbang with it being cheaper on Amazon compared to Verizon was like..whats the catch?
I just got two DNAs from best buy last Tuesday. They priced matched the $50 price that Amazon had. I ended up getting them both for free because I signed up for the $50 gift card offer that best buy was offering the week before. They gave me 2 $50 gift cards for signing a new wireless contract.
I switched from T-Mobile. I had the HTC Amaze. So far I don't regret the change. But the only thing that I'll miss from my Amaze is the 32gb ext sd card. It's going to take a bit to adjust the limited space that's on the DNA. Other than that, I'm really enjoying the DNA with the Venom Rom.
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I just got two DNAs from best buy last Tuesday. They priced matched the $50 price that Amazon had. I ended up getting them both for free because I signed up for the $50 gift card offer that best buy was offering the week before. They gave me 2 $50 gift cards for signing a new wireless contract.
I switched from T-Mobile. I had the HTC Amaze. So far I don't regret the change. But the only thing that I'll miss from my Amaze is the 32gb ext sd card. It's going to take a bit to adjust the limited space that's on the DNA. Other than that, I'm really enjoying the DNA with the Venom Rom.
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There is no cons from buying there I have bought phones from amazon in the past and they were brand new and worked great.
The reason some don't buy from them or Best Buy, etc... is if you cancel within 6 months or something, you pay their $350 early term fees in addition to Verizon.
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The reason some don't buy from them or Best Buy, etc... is if you cancel within 6 months or something, you pay their $350 early term fees in addition to Verizon.
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Hmmm, did not know that, but that is something to note. Good to know and thanks!

best buy price match guarantee via amazonwireless.com

so as the title states best buy price match guarantee worked in my success, that i would very surprised at!! i was shopping online sprint released me from contract using vzw prl's too much roaming they terminated me so i was shopping online at amazonwireless.com found the note 2 grey version only for 149.99 and the dna 49.99 out the door 200 bucks went to best buy asked for a manager showed him the pricing and sure enough they gave me both devices for 225 out the door i purchased the geek squad warranty. 9.99 a month per line i got it cause they give you one free battery for signing up was well worth it just for that!! and if you cancel before 30 days well then you get a battery for free and you help rep make a pinch of commision costing you nothing just thought i would share to all of those thinking that 299 was a hefty price like myself!! hope i have helped, pm me with any questions
Did you even try to search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130636
Verizon Note 2 150 dollars on amazon
Also anytime you are dealing with commission there are also chargebacks. So no you arent making the salesman any commission. But if their chargebacks are abnormally high you could be getting them in trouble.
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Did you even try to search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130636
Verizon Note 2 150 dollars on amazon
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uh... this is different dude, i am talking about price matching amazon wireless, but go ahead troll on my man!
The only things is I found it cheaper on dell site and Amazon wouldn't match it because they only price match certain sites...dell has it for 129 with 50 bucks giftcard and bestbuy has it for 98 Buck in store
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You can get it even cheaper if you have a Sam's club near by. I got one for my wife last night with a price match from Sam's for $98.88 and then the $50 Best Buy gift card on top of that.
My best but said they don't honor online prices for cell phones upgrades. Said it came from corporate. Glad for those that got it. Remember getting my rezound for a penny
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I know I am bringing a dead thread back, but Bestcbuy has announced that they will do it from now on. They released a statement on their PR site. They are getting killed with showrooming the product for othee sellers.
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I know I am bringing a dead thread back, but Bestcbuy has announced that they will do it from now on. They released a statement on their PR site. They are getting killed with showrooming the product for othee sellers.
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Actually... the new Price match you speak of was started March 3rd, and phones (on contract) are not included in the price match.
Right on the updated Best Buy Low Price page:
"does not apply to: Contract mobile phone devices"
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
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Actually... the new Price match you speak of was started March 3rd, and phones (on contract) are not included in the price match.
Right on the updated Best Buy Low Price page:
"does not apply to: Contract mobile phone devices"
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
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I used to work for best buy, they will price match anyway. Just have to find the right store that isn't hitting budget and they will take anything.
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Just did it today. Price matched at 149.99.
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ugzz said:
Actually... the new Price match you speak of was started March 3rd, and phones (on contract) are not included in the price match.
Right on the updated Best Buy Low Price page:
"does not apply to: Contract mobile phone devices"
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
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I bought another Note 2 from Best Buy TODAY and they still price matched my local SamsClub @ $98 :thumbup:
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I bought 2 on Saturday, and they price matched Sams Club.
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niice 98 bucks is a steal, i had to argue and ask for the manager told him this is a price match guarantee not a hey we will discount it a little bit..
have u guys found any successful way to get vzw to wait activation fees?? my bill is so freaking high!!
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have u guys found any successful way to get vzw to wait activation fees?? my bill is so freaking high!!
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Nope. :banghead:
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Have a dealer line
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I did it last week at best buy, my local store said they dont price match amazon, but they price matched newegg. So I got it for 149...still odd that they wouldnt match amazon.
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have u guys found any successful way to get vzw to wait activation fees?? my bill is so freaking high!!
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With some discounts applied, some employers/schools have it waived.
I Did the same thing!
Got my Note 2 about little over 2 weeks ago for 189. PLUS got a $50 gift card that I applied towards the cost and end result was 149 bucks after tax.
What a great way to get a phone now though.. I used to always get my phones from Amazonwireless. But now that Best Buy Price Matches.. Ill be staying local till they quit doing it.
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I Did the same thing!
Got my Note 2 about little over 2 weeks ago for 189. PLUS got a $50 gift card that I applied towards the cost and end result was 149 bucks after tax.
What a great way to get a phone now though.. I used to always get my phones from Amazonwireless. But now that Best Buy Price Matches.. Ill be staying local till they quit doing it.
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for sure i don't know why i didn't think about this on the past couple phones that i got like my nexus i coulda got that ***** for free

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