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Rare Varney Pre-War R1 shell sell for $410.00.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ho-All-Metal-Cast-Electric-Pennsylvania-Engine-Shell-Only-Unique-LQQK-Very-Old-/261651003121?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=iFVA2gnpHLDsuzMSX%252Fmsklpo85c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc



Originally posted by waw47 - November 13 2014 :  4:48:19 PM



I HAD A BID IN ON THAT! Didn't get it, but was not surprised at how well it did. It is Varney's equivalent of the Penn Line Crusader!

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The price, description, and shipping on this is absolutely ridiculous. The description features such gems as "Connected not only by plastic, but by an electrical wire too" and "One wheel is exceptionally dirty". And lets not forget about the $150 price tag on a broken engine and the $85 shipping cost (to Canada anyway ).

Did I mention it's RARE?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Mantua-Steam-Locomotive-HO-Scale-Electric-Powered-Model-Train-Pennsylvania-/191148754559?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2c815a867f

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The price, description, and shipping on this is absolutely ridiculous. The description features such gems as "Connected not only by plastic, but by an electrical wire too" and "One wheel is exceptionally dirty". And lets not forget about the $150 price tag on a broken engine and the $85 shipping cost (to Canada anyway ).

Did I mention it's RARE?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Mantua-Steam-Locomotive-HO-Scale-Electric-Powered-Model-Train-Pennsylvania-/191148754559?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2c815a867f



Originally posted by DaCheez - November 16 2014 :  9:22:32 PM



Did you notice that it's in "vintage condition"? I guess that's the new way of saying "it's broken and missing parts".

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The price, description, and shipping on this is absolutely ridiculous. The description features such gems as "Connected not only by plastic, but by an electrical wire too" and "One wheel is exceptionally dirty". And lets not forget about the $150 price tag on a broken engine and the $85 shipping cost (to Canada anyway ).

Did I mention it's RARE?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Mantua-Steam-Locomotive-HO-Scale-Electric-Powered-Model-Train-Pennsylvania-/191148754559?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2c815a867f



Originally posted by DaCheez - November 16 2014 :  9:22:32 PM

Really? How could anyone pay that much for such a beat up old engine. On top of that, how is it rare? Seller of that product, if you're reading this, why are you asking closer to $200 with shipping for a banged up loco? I can get one in great condition for way less online. On top of that, it's not that rare if it is at all. So essentially, "it's rare" my butt!Sorry, but some of these prices are just pathetic.

-Steve

"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."

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Athearn Tank Car sells for $112.50


http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Athearn-Lion-Oil-Chemical-Tank-Car-2304-Kit-Model-Railroad-/231385725501?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item35dfa9fa3d&nma=true&si=iFVA2gnpHLDsuzMSX%252Fmsklpo85c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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The price, description, and shipping on this is absolutely ridiculous. The description features such gems as "Connected not only by plastic, but by an electrical wire too" and "One wheel is exceptionally dirty". And lets not forget about the $150 price tag on a broken engine and the $85 shipping cost (to Canada anyway ).
Originally posted by DaCheez - November 16 2014 :  9:22:32 PM


Just think: If he'd cleaned that exceptionally dirty wheel, it might be worth $175.00.

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Even US shipping is high, $14.95 to me and it should be around $7-$8. Those don't weigh 5 lbs. But it's an antiques dealer without a clue what they have. They don't even know the front from the back.
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Athearn Tank Car sells for $112.50


http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Athearn-Lion-Oil-Chemical-Tank-Car-2304-Kit-Model-Railroad-/231385725501?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item35dfa9fa3d&nma=true&si=iFVA2gnpHLDsuzMSX%252Fmsklpo85c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Originally posted by waw47 - November 16 2014 :  10:41:40 PM



Next train show I am buying up all the Athearn tank cars I can find

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The price, description, and shipping on this is absolutely ridiculous. The description features such gems as "Connected not only by plastic, but by an electrical wire too" and "One wheel is exceptionally dirty". And lets not forget about the $150 price tag on a broken engine and the $85 shipping cost (to Canada anyway ).
Originally posted by DaCheez - November 16 2014 :  9:22:32 PM


Just think: If he'd cleaned that exceptionally dirty wheel, it might be worth $175.00.

Originally posted by scsshaggy - November 16 2014 :  11:31:10 PM

Don't give the seller any ideas. It's already outrageously expensive enough!

-Steve

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That seller really has no excuse. At first glance I thought he was just ignorant of trains and wasn't going to bother posting here...then the inflated shipping price and use of the word "rare" caught my eye. He deserves his place on this page.
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That seller really has no excuse. At first glance I thought he was just ignorant of trains and wasn't going to bother posting here...then the inflated shipping price and use of the word "rare" caught my eye. He deserves his place on this page.
Originally posted by DaCheez - November 17 2014 :  11:16:29 AM


Funny thing about "rare" is that the missing parts would be that much harder to replace if it were really rare. That would make me not want it.

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Which set to buy ? [in theory]
As far as I can tell,,they are identical

1st up
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIONEL-6-30166-COCA-COLA-O-GAUGE-TRAIN-125TH-ANNIVERSARY-ARTIST-1-SET-EDITION-/331379696178?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4d27c4e232

other choice
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Lionel-O-Coca-Cola-125th-Ann-Vintage-Train-Set-p/lio-6-30166.htm
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Which set to buy ? [in theory]
As far as I can tell,,they are identical

1st up
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIONEL-6-30166-COCA-COLA-O-GAUGE-TRAIN-125TH-ANNIVERSARY-ARTIST-1-SET-EDITION-/331379696178?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4d27c4e232

other choice
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Lionel-O-Coca-Cola-125th-Ann-Vintage-Train-Set-p/lio-6-30166.htm

Originally posted by jbsmith966 - November 17 2014 :  7:11:13 PM



I think the HUGE premium is because it is number 1 of the series.
Wouldn't that be worth it to you?

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Which set to buy ? [in theory]
As far as I can tell,,they are identical

1st up
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIONEL-6-30166-COCA-COLA-O-GAUGE-TRAIN-125TH-ANNIVERSARY-ARTIST-1-SET-EDITION-/331379696178?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4d27c4e232

other choice
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Lionel-O-Coca-Cola-125th-Ann-Vintage-Train-Set-p/lio-6-30166.htm

Originally posted by jbsmith966 - November 17 2014 :  7:11:13 PM



I think the HUGE premium is because it is number 1 of the series.
Wouldn't that be worth it to you?

Originally posted by JNXT 7707 - November 17 2014 :  9:34:56 PM




WHAT ? I did not see that part.
Still being the frugal tightwad that I am, I would STILL go the cheaper version
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The Brain Donor Of The Week is this seller who has several Tyco buildings at ridiculous prices!

PLUS $7.50 shipping...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TYCO-KIT-MODEL-7757B-EXXON-STATION-GOES-GREAT-WITH-US1-TRUCKING-NEW-HO-SCALE-/361123617684?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5414a51b94
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The Brain Donor Of The Week is this seller who has several Tyco buildings at ridiculous prices!

PLUS $7.50 shipping...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TYCO-KIT-MODEL-7757B-EXXON-STATION-GOES-GREAT-WITH-US1-TRUCKING-NEW-HO-SCALE-/361123617684?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5414a51b94


Originally posted by walt - November 21 2014 :  9:02:51 PM



Walt the thing that gets me, and I have noticed this on similar auctions: the seller is usually a long-time seller who has been around awhile - at least judging from his feedback number. So it seems they should have some experience?
But I agree, the prices are just insane.

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Slot car related plastic structure kits bring big money. He's fishing for someone who doesn't know they sold thousands of these for model train layouts.

I almost picked up what looked like the US-1 version of the Tyco Truck Terminal last week just to see what it would do, a built one for $10, but someone else bought it before I went back for it. I say looked like because it had a PIE sign on the end.
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Shut up and take my money....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Athearn-Roadway-Mack-B-Tractor-New-Unopened-Package-HO-SCALE-/131356344851?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1e9572c213
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Did you notice that it is "New and unopened"? The blister pack along the bottom is torn and re-taped shut. Talk about "mis-represented".
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So what's wrong with having truck payments?
Unspoken expectations are premeditated failures.
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walt
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The insanity never stops....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-TYCO-TRACTORS-HO-Scale-3-Red-1-Orange-Near-Mint-/261692493727?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3cee168f9f
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The insanity never stops....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-TYCO-TRACTORS-HO-Scale-3-Red-1-Orange-Near-Mint-/261692493727?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3cee168f9f

Originally posted by walt - December 08 2014 :  8:16:25 PM

And that's the starting bid?!

-Steve

"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."

Edited by - kovacste000 on December 09 2014 12:05:23 AM
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What's sad Jerry is that you could put those in an envelope and send it First Class with a stamp...

Originally posted by walt - September 18 2014 :  3:49:31 PM



I sent him this message:

Dear blackforesthobby,

I was going to purchase these diaphragms until I saw the shipping charge. I would still be willing to buy them if you put them in an envelope and slap a .44 cent stamp on it. I would even give you .15 cents to cover the cost of the envelope.

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with eBay now everything needs a tracking number, which means the cheapest postage is going to run about $4.
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Did you notice that it is "New and unopened"? The blister pack along the bottom is torn and re-taped shut. Talk about "mis-represented".

Originally posted by oldtimer52 - November 24 2014 :  11:36:57 PM

This is nothing new, though. Ebay dealers do it quite a bit actually and there's no reason for it.

-Steve

"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Yet another insulting ebay seller. Not only does he list virtually every piece of rolling stock as "rare" , (and he even goes so far as to call a hideous old AT&T F-unit "VERY RARE" despite listing some scratchbuilt cars as merely "RARE" ), but when I clicked on what looked like his only un-pretentious listing.... HOLY SHIPPING, BATMAN!! All his other auctions have reasonable (or at least normal) shipping, but not these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-HO-METAL-RAIL-TRACK-BUMPERS-/131376616643?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1e96a814c3
The worst part is he's got what appears to be, IIRC, a Red Ball chlorine tank flatcar that I'm drooling over. What shall I do? Engage the idiot, or steer clear?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-HO-COLUMBIA-SOUTHERN-42-CHORINE-CONTAINER-FLAT-CAR-/141504367400?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item20f2514b28

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How badly do you want it?
Heck, go for it - the shipping isn't all that bad and he has perfect feedback.

But those track bumpers. Egad....I cannot even dream up a fantasy reason to charge over $21.00 for shipping. They aren't even that desirable, are they???

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I would almost believe that the shipping cost is a Typo, maybe $12.99?? But even that would be too much on the track bumper auction...

Edited by - walt on December 15 2014 12:16:19 AM
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How badly do you want it?
Heck, go for it - the shipping isn't all that bad and he has perfect feedback.

Originally posted by JNXT 7707 - December 15 2014 :  12:12:01 AM

JNXT, I was thinking the same thing about that. Seriously PRR, go for it.

-Steve

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I would have had I not blown the last of my money on more boxcars a few days ago. I literally can't keep money in my pockets. I'm so screwed as soon as I'm an adult
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I'm screwed and I AM an adult!
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Here is a funny one,,and I AM tempted

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-SCALE-CHRISTMAS-Roadside-Billboard-VERY-LIMITED-ED-MAD-Spy-vs-Spy-/391002880739?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5b09967ae3
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until we found a sea of green

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Scale-1-87-Beatles-Yellow-Submarine-Unique-Custom-Classic-Metal-Works-Vehicl-/391000218667?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5b096ddc2b
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ooo Spy vs spy by Prohias gimmies!
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I would have had I not blown the last of my money on more boxcars a few days ago. I literally can't keep money in my pockets. I'm so screwed as soon as I'm an adult

Originally posted by PRR 4800 - December 15 2014 :  4:32:34 PM




Just be patient. Deals will come along. Just go with your gut instinct. If you are hesitant to do something, there probably is a good reason.

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until we found a sea of green

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Scale-1-87-Beatles-Yellow-Submarine-Unique-Custom-Classic-Metal-Works-Vehicl-/391000218667?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5b096ddc2b

Originally posted by jbsmith966 - December 15 2014 :  9:50:19 PM

"We all live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine..."That's instantly what I thought when that link loaded up.

-Steve

"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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I would have had I not blown the last of my money on more boxcars a few days ago. I literally can't keep money in my pockets. I'm so screwed as soon as I'm an adult

Originally posted by PRR 4800 - December 15 2014 :  4:32:34 PM



I can relate to that. If I held out both hands and you poured money in one hand and water in the other, at the end of 5 minutes I'd have more water than money.
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If I had two cups with little holes in the bottom, and you did the same, the money would drain faster than the water! Sigh... nice to know I'm not alone.
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Sounds like it's Dave Ramsay's, Total Money Makeover books for Christmas this year!!
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I love the Spy vs Spy Christmas!

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Here is a funny one,,and I AM tempted

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-SCALE-CHRISTMAS-Roadside-Billboard-VERY-LIMITED-ED-MAD-Spy-vs-Spy-/391002880739?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5b09967ae3

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Here's another one HO Mantua - Tyco - REPUBLIC Tank car #8056:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Mantua-Tyco-REPUBLIC-Tank-car-8056-/231424006887?

Seller: "in my opinion this is the 3rd hardest Mantua tank car to find"

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until we found a sea of green

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Scale-1-87-Beatles-Yellow-Submarine-Unique-Custom-Classic-Metal-Works-Vehicl-/391000218667?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5b096ddc2b

Originally posted by jbsmith966 - December 15 2014 :  9:50:19 PM

"We all live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine..."That's instantly what I thought when that link loaded up.

Originally posted by kovacste000 - December 16 2014 :  09:22:25 AM



In my neighbor hood it's "We all live in a yellow Coupe DeVille, yellow Coupe DeVille, yellow Coupe DeVille..."

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Another insane auction by the seller trying to push the "same as Tyco Trucking" gimmick for a crazy price...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361154438449?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Another insane auction by the seller trying to push the "same as Tyco Trucking" gimmick for a crazy price...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361154438449?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Originally posted by walt - December 19 2014 :  12:01:34 AM

Not a bad looking building buy come on, really? The price is insane and the only thing the seller claims to "justify" it is that it's for the Tyco truck stuff.

-Steve

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ABOUT E-BAY !
Know what you are doing. I am not a member their anymore. to many misrepresented purchased. If you are just looking for trains it is a good place to get them. Usually nice photos and info. If you are looking for collector trains be careful. Look into what it is said to be. E-bay doesn't allow non-members to contact them if a sale is misrepresented. I like gilbert trains as a lot of you know. And we are lucky to have HOseeker site here on our main forum page. It has good correct info in it. I find from time to time incorrect things being said by list'ers there about what they are offering on auction. A good subject listing there now, with incorrect information is a Gilbert set. Gilbert set ID # 30710. It is a 1961 and 1962 set. A Erie small freight set. It should have locomotive 31036, a 0-6-0 steam engine with the red Erie bay-window caboose. it has the wrong engine and caboose. With a starting price of 175 dollars it could be a bad purchase for some uninformed person who may think it is worth a bid.
So be careful about what you bid on anywhere.

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Another insane auction by the seller trying to push the "same as Tyco Trucking" gimmick for a crazy price...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361154438449?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Originally posted by walt - December 19 2014 :  12:01:34 AM


the only thing I got from that set is the SIGN
Was gonna use it with the Atlas Roadside Inn/Depot Orange Roof hint hint hehe
But someone on here needs it & whoever it is PM me I found it
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Why?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mantua-733-827-NFL-Super-Bowl-Express-Minnesota-Vikings-First-Edition-Boxcar-LN-/391016528129?nma=true&si=tmXCPMXm7Snw7SkB99n4D36i5Gk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Why?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mantua-733-827-NFL-Super-Bowl-Express-Minnesota-Vikings-First-Edition-Boxcar-LN-/391016528129?nma=true&si=tmXCPMXm7Snw7SkB99n4D36i5Gk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Originally posted by waw47 - January 07 2015 : 10:41:19 PM



Bill,
That is easy the guy was watching a Viking's football game surfing eBay and was drinking a lot of beer all at the same time.
Regards John

What should you do with a blue elephant? .... Cheer it up.

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My Ebay purchasing has dropped off drastically in the past months. You guys complain about the shipping costs, try ordering from Canada! One item listed on here for examination had a US shipping price of ~$12. Punch in my Canadian Postal Code and that became $29.95 US$. Then calculate the exchange with the C$ @ .85 and you have spent a fortune just on shipping.
We don't get a break by shopping "Canadian Listings Only" as prices are listed in US$, so we still get hit with exchange.
I usually wait until the last hours of the auction and if no bids I contact the seller and offer Canadian funds if it doesn't sell. Sometimes I get what I want at reasonable prices.
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