[Q] Wholesale Parts from TVC - Any experiences? - Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've seen people mention the website http://www.tvc-mall.com/ a few times, pointing people there for parts, accessories, cables, etc..
Has anybody actually ordered from them, and received their products in good condition, and correct to what they thought they were ordering?
I realize that they are overseas, and that shipping can cost more, but the products are very inexpensive to begin with.
Or, would I be better to pay 10x the price and order from US Vendors (that get their products from overseas also).
Looking for real purchasing experiences please..
Thank you,

I have had two sales transactions. I have purchased a new front gorilla glass, three car chargers, two pocket cases, three A/V cables. I used PayPal. The items arrived within five days of my order.
I really like the company for gold service and great prices.

Thank you for the response. Sounds like you would order from them again if you had a chance, or need?
I was just very concerned about the low prices, and the location from which it is coming from, but using Paypal would help me be a bit more comfortable.

Has anyone had any experience with replacing a screen digitizer of the galaxy tab?
I have a two huge scratches in the glass. I'm not sure when I replace the glass it is going to get worse. Then I don't have any scratches anymore but something else is wrong. Like the screen not fitting or the quality is worse or something like that....
"I crap by myself. I dont need iCrap....yet!"
transmitted from a Galaxy beyond your imagination.

seewhyphotos said:
Thank you for the response. Sounds like you would order from them again if you had a chance, or need?
I was just very concerned about the low prices, and the location from which it is coming from, but using Paypal would help me be a bit more comfortable.
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Yes, I love the prices and the fast, great service. The shipping costs are the bad thing, but TVC-Mall doesnt control that.
What are you ordering? I need a few things - maybe we could combine to save on the shipping - it's $30 to the US.

I replaced my front glass. It's pretty easy if you are familiar with replacing stuff in ipods and phones. Go see a video first. Google "front glass replacement galaxy tab" and see the tab tear-down video on youtube.

Ranger, I'm still looking around the site, but I am looking at a car mount, stylus, and some accessories for my wifes Epic 4G.
Combining an order sounds like a way to save on shipping.
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Ok, whereabouts are you? We have to think about the second shipping cost. I'm in Southern California.

rangercaptain said:
Ok, whereabouts are you? We have to think about the second shipping cost. I'm in Southern California.
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I'm in Austin, Texas. Not that far to drive it out to my front door.. <grin>

Road trip!

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looking for a battery cover. damn thing scrates too easily

anybody know where to get a cheap black battery cover. the one that came with the device is full of scratches
also whats the cheapest place that sells the battery with its it external charger. simiar to this one for the diamond http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.17053 (this works well btw and its only $4)
i wish dealextreme sells x1 stuff
yea.. i am interested in getting a battery cover as well. mine is scratched... grrr... so easy to be scratched
nothing?
what about just a cheap stote that sells cheap x1 stuff?
Also looking for a black battery cover
EDIT: Found one although expensive http://ucables.com/ref/BATTERY-COVER-SE-X1-P-R89657
have you check with sony support about a battery cover? or is it just that expensive. i dont think you will find anyone making a battery cover other than sony for the x1. i could be wrong tho.
if you cover is that badly scratched, why not just sand it, leave the metal bare or paint it. put a cover on it and it will not be noticeable.
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-0db1-ea6d1714e339e930a6487a9020001dd4.jhtml
RMB:128,about USD18.
Location:Guangzhou(Canto) ,china
But maybe cannot support oversea buyer.
You can purchase a replacement Battery Cover from our Service Location, please send a £7 postal order to the below address.
Please include a covering letter stating what model of handset you have, the colour part you require, a return address and a contact telephone number.
Kuehne-Nagel Logistics,
Unit 2A
Appletree Road
Chipping Warden
Banbury
OX17 1LL
Hmm... yes i found it easily scratched... geez...
However i ordered from the authorized service here, and they charge me $15 for it. Not yet arrived, they need to indent.
Do you think it's expensive? For original cover?
schizo said:
Hmm... yes i found it easily scratched... geez...
However i ordered from the authorized service here, and they charge me $15 for it. Not yet arrived, they need to indent.
Do you think it's expensive? For original cover?
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That's cheap!
I need to buy a new cover aswell, but it's like $35 here.
vnvnvn2000 said:
You can purchase a replacement Battery Cover from our Service Location, please send a £7 postal order to the below address.
Please include a covering letter stating what model of handset you have, the colour part you require, a return address and a contact telephone number.
Kuehne-Nagel Logistics,
Unit 2A
Appletree Road
Chipping Warden
Banbury
OX17 1LL
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Do you offer anything more traceable?? like paypal?....
Here's a black OEM one on Ebay for $40
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Ericsson-B...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
vnvnvn2000 said:
You can purchase a replacement Battery Cover from our Service Location, please send a £7 postal order to the below address.
Please include a covering letter stating what model of handset you have, the colour part you require, a return address and a contact telephone number.
Kuehne-Nagel Logistics,
Unit 2A
Appletree Road
Chipping Warden
Banbury
OX17 1LL
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How about I give you my account number and you can withdraw the money yourself . Get real.
My cover got scratched from using a PDAIR case that is leather on the inside as well. It started taking the paint off the edges. Hopefully somebody finds something for less than 40$, which is a little ridiculous.
@megacrazy,
I agree w/ you. Maybe on that ebay listing put a offer in. Ive bought from that seller before and Ive put in $7-$15 cheaper than what his asking prices is and he's has accepted everytime. Its worth a try...worst case senerio is he say no. But i definitely agree w/ you $40 is alittle steep.
Lcrkz0023 said:
@megacrazy,
I agree w/ you. Maybe on that ebay listing put a offer in. Ive bought from that seller before and Ive put in $7-$15 cheaper than what his asking prices is and he's has accepted everytime. Its worth a try...worst case senerio is he say no. But i definitely agree w/ you $40 is alittle steep.
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Haha...thanks for the tip. I put in 30$ and it was automatically accepted. Still a little steep but better than 40$. I guess we can test the waters next time with some 20$ offers
Has anyone seen their new cover? Mine just got scratches while in vacation. I need the new one and didn't find one on ebay.
Any help?
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-0db1-ea6d1714e339e930a6487a9020001dd4.jhtml
i am going to contact this guy.... anyone interested ?
jimcat00 said:
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-0db1-ea6d1714e339e930a6487a9020001dd4.jhtml
i am going to contact this guy.... anyone interested ?
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jimcat,seeing that you are based in HK, might be easier for you to contact/pay the seller than us. I would be interested but could I trouble you to get one instead of me buying directly from the seller?
sure... becsuse i want it too.
just want more orders so that i will buy it at once
zenkinz said:
jimcat,seeing that you are based in HK, might be easier for you to contact/pay the seller than us. I would be interested but could I trouble you to get one instead of me buying directly from the seller?
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jimcat00,
I am intersted to but too but how much it will be in dollor?
Let me know
a friend just bought a 4-5 day HTC diamond battey+cover for only $9.50 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15622
and these people are selling us the cover for $40. $5 should be the maximum price for something like this

[Q] In Toronto?

Where can I get screen protectors and cases in Toronto?
It's called mail order..
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It's called mail order..
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Mail order is not a good answer, by the time it crosses the border, even though our dollars are as of right now equal, the border cost and shipping make the accessories more than double the price. i.e. $15.00 screen protector came in at $32.50 from one place I tried.
isn't there sellers in Canada? They really don't have to declare it a purchase but a gift.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-XtremeGUARD-Samsung-Focus-LCD-Screen-Protector-i917-/320618169160?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa6550348
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Focus-FULL-BODY-LCD-Screen-Protector-Case-i917-/320630840975?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa7165e8f
Okay so I am trying these out. I have just ordered two of them... just in case I screw up with one of them. Hope they are my answer... if not my mistake will only cost me a few bucks. Thank you for the links! I will post again after I have placed one on.
The extreme guard is the one I tried out. Seem pretty good so far.
Got on in TO
I just got my focus a couple of days ago at the Rogers Plus at Wellesley and Yonge. They have the Zagg Invisible Shield screen protectors for the focus. Just put it on tonight- I like it so far, but it will take a day or so to let all the little bubble go away. Before I got the phone I had gone out to Pacific Mall to see what they had and there was nothing! Even the Rogers stores out there had nothing.
I was actually told by a very young asian woman at Pacific Mall that "...if I didn't mind my phone was a white peoples phone" and that "Pacific Mall probably wouldn't cater to me". I love Toronto... I really do. I actually paid for the ones in the links abouve from Extreme Guard but I haven't received them yet. They said 7-10 business days, I am hoping they will come tomorrow. I will report back when (if) they come.
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isn't there sellers in Canada? They really don't have to declare it a purchase but a gift.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-XtremeGUARD-Samsung-Focus-LCD-Screen-Protector-i917-/320618169160?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa6550348
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Focus-FULL-BODY-LCD-Screen-Protector-Case-i917-/320630840975?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa7165e8f
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So I mail ordered the XtremeGuard and it finally got here yesterday. I have to say I only needed the 1 out of the 2 that I ordered. The screen protector was easy to put on, it looks fantastic, there are no bubbles and it did not cost me $15-$25 at a local store like Rogers. It looks fantastic, although the die cut is about 1mm too short. No biggie though, and I am now not afraid to throw it in my pack or let other people try it out. (My iPhone friends seem to be uber curious - but then again they are not the Sheeple type)
I can whole heartedly recommend this company... and they were extremely inexpensive!
Great, thank you for the link ITDRAGON!
Just wondering but does anyone know of any places that sell invisible shields preferably in the steeles east region and not downtown? Really don't want to go searching store to store and order online
What is the texture on the Xtremeguard? Is it rubbery or is it smooth and glossy?
It is clear, not as glossy as the real screen and somewhat rubbery. At least that's what I make out of it.

[Q] How was the protection for your shipped Note?

I have been buying Notes for the whole family, we love 'em. I have been getting from different retailers so have had a chance to see units from different regions, batches, etc.
Most retailers have shipped with some form of bubble wrap or packing peanut, never a combination of both. I would say average protection from what I have seen.
I love Negri Electronics don't get me wrong...but I would say shipping a $700 electronic device with absolutely no packing protection, inside just a green plastic bag is not just unacceptable, but it also violates FedEx's electronics shipping guidelines for sellers. The phone box was warped and wouldn't you have it, screen issues out of the box. More than likely occured during shipment due to no packing protection. Also no invoice in or on the box.
Share with us your experience.
A green plastic bag as protection? Wow.
First you should obviously contact the place you bought the phone from and complain. Secondly, you should inform FedEx about this and provide them with the photos and possibly the plastic bag itself should they wish to see that.
WereCatf said:
A green plastic bag as protection? Wow.
First you should obviously contact the place you bought the phone from and complain. Secondly, you should inform FedEx about this and provide them with the photos and possibly the plastic bag itself should they wish to see that.
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Spoke with Ryan Negri, the CEO, who was incredibly rude but in the end said he would authorize a full refund RMA via mail then hungup on me. Snail mail? Email? Awesome stuff. He also said I am banned from future purchases from his company...
Depending on the outcome I will post the wonderful chat and conference call with Mr. Negri so you can see what this company is all about.
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This is pretty much how my Note was shipped from Expansys USA. Overall - I'm not very happy with them right now.
orificium said:
This is pretty much how my Note was shipped from Expansys USA. Overall - I'm not very happy with them right now.
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Can you post pics? I was going to try them next. Sad that nowadays you have to call a company to ask how they ship a $700 item
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Can you post pics? I was going to try them next. Sad that nowadays you have to call a company to ask how they ship a $700 item
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I can't provide pictures since I've sent it back for return in the same box.
Same size box as OP with brown crumpled up paper that didn't even close to being enough to wedge the Note box to stop it from shuffling around. And a loose Euro-plug. My Note box wasn't even sealed at all. Only one side had a sticker on it with IMEI # - no S/N printed. Did not include a warranty information card and the bag the battery was in looked a little beat up.
They charge a 10% restocking fee even if you want to return it because of noticeable lines, uneven brightness, gamma, and banding issues. This is currently what I'm going through since they've deemed my phone as "up to Samsung's specs". My phone's firmware was UBKK2 - Brazil I believe. Made in China.
I just bought one at those placed that sell world phones. I got it for 580 hooked up. If you guys want to buy it from me for 650 shipped properly I could do that for you?
Atrix_E said:
Spoke with Ryan Negri, the CEO, who was incredibly rude but in the end said he would authorize a full refund RMA via mail then hungup on me. Snail mail? Email? Awesome stuff. He also said I am banned from future purchases from his company...
Depending on the outcome I will post the wonderful chat and conference call with Mr. Negri so you can see what this company is all about.
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Yikes. Sounds like a nightmare. I purchased my Note through Amazon.com. Well, my order was fulfilled by Amazon but the Note came from Global Mobiles. The package with the phone was packed in another box with air pillows and all arrived just fine. I did purchase my Galaxy Tab 7.7 from Negri and the package did arrive in a green bag but the Fed Ex box also included other paper packaging materials to cushion the Tab box.
This is again something I like about Finland: every time I've ordered some expensive gadgetry it has always arrived very properly packaged, hell, sometimes it feels like some places overdo the packaging just to be extra-safe.
WereCatf said:
This is again something I like about Finland: every time I've ordered some expensive gadgetry it has always arrived very properly packaged, hell, sometimes it feels like some places overdo the packaging just to be extra-safe.
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This is the practice I encourage in my business. I'm willing to eat a few cents on some packing peanuts or bubble wrap instead of:
1. potentially damaging my inventory
2. potentially losing a customer and his/her's future business
3. having my customer support then deal with complaints/exchanges/returns
Everything is a cost of doing business. But we all deserve a little bubble wrap and packing peanuts
Called Expansys and placed my order through phone. Pretty friendly support as I shared with them my recent experience.
They notated my order to provide extra packing protection. New batch arriving March 6
The only thing that bothers me is how all these businesses are using FedEx now. That's my personal gripe though.
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More than likely occured during shipment due to no packing protection. Also no invoice in or on the box.
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Definitely a heavy impact on the box (the edge). That's not nice...
But mine (T-Mobile) was sent loosely in a parcel without any further protection and the box had no issues whatsoever...

What's the difference between these cases?

Is it just me, or do these two Galaxy Note II cases look pretty much identical?
One is made by Bear Motion and the other is made by Evecase.
Link to Bear Motion case
Link to Evecase case
In the pictures the Evecase one looks darker, but I think that's just the photography.
Anyone see the difference?
Most likely the same cheap HK case companies buy in bulk from Aliexpress retailers and re-sell under their own name at a premium mark up
I have the evecase. Its fairly nice but the corner kinda tore/broke so theres a piece that is dangling. Otherwise, I like it. Kept its shape pretty well and the slots are big enough for multiple cards. You can either keep the backplate on or take it off. Don't expect a ton of drop protection.
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Most likely the same cheap HK case companies buy in bulk from Aliexpress retailers and re-sell under their own name at a premium mark up
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Cool. Do you know where I might look to buy from where they buy? Would shipping from there take forever?
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Cool. Do you know where I might look to buy from where they buy? Would shipping from there take forever?
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Aliexpress.com is like ebay gathering of all HK retailers that either sell in bulk or individual items. The problem is that when you search - a ton of results will return. Try the same names as you have mentioned in original post, although some ebay retailers give their own name to a product to distinguish themselves so you would think theirs is an original product But like I said, searching my take awhile. Listen, if you like those products you listed in OP, just buy either of those and don't worry about it. Aliexpress retailers usually don't take paypal, only credit cards anyway. My point was there might not be any difference and if it looks the same - it's the same products with the same quality!
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I have the evecase. Its fairly nice but the corner kinda tore/broke so theres a piece that is dangling. Otherwise, I like it. Kept its shape pretty well and the slots are big enough for multiple cards. You can either keep the backplate on or take it off. Don't expect a ton of drop protection.
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I'd imagine that the battery would slip out a bit if you took the backplate off. Is that not the case? Also, can you access the volume rocker at all? Would it be easy to cut out a hole in the side for the volume rocker?
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I'd imagine that the battery would slip out a bit if you took the backplate off. Is that not the case? Also, can you access the volume rocker at all? Would it be easy to cut out a hole in the side for the volume rocker?
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Nope. I'm not sure if they have pictures of the inside of the case, but it basically is just a black shell that the phone snaps into. I've both snapped it in with and without the the backplate and never had any issues either way. I keep the backplate on now just in case I want to take it out.
While the volume rocker is not openly exposed, the spine of the case is soft and you can easily press the volume rocker through it.
vectron said:
Aliexpress.com is like ebay gathering of all HK retailers that either sell in bulk or individual items. The problem is that when you search - a ton of results will return. Try the same names as you have mentioned in original post, although some ebay retailers give their own name to a product to distinguish themselves so you would think theirs is an original product But like I said, searching my take awhile. Listen, if you like those products you listed in OP, just buy either of those and don't worry about it. Aliexpress retailers usually don't take paypal, only credit cards anyway. My point was there might not be any difference and if it looks the same - it's the same products with the same quality!
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Thanked for the very helpful post. Aliexpress looks pretty cool. I don't think I'll be buying my case from there (free same-day shipping from amazon!) but I'll probably get some other things for super cheap that I can actually bear the shipping times for.
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I'd imagine that the battery would slip out a bit if you took the backplate off. Is that not the case? Also, can you access the volume rocker at all? Would it be easy to cut out a hole in the side for the volume rocker?
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Also, in regards to cutting a hole, while unnecessary, it could probably be done. I'd be worried about fraying though.

Chinese version of Asus travel case cover - works as a multi-angle stand

I just found what I was looking for - TPU Case cover very similar to Asus official travel case cover, also works as a multi-angle stand. Bad news is that I found on Alibaba.com, where minimum order is 500 pieces and I didnt find it anywhere else. Also, it doesnt work as a smart cover with magnetic sleep/wake function.
http://grashine.en.alibaba.com/prod...high_quality_TPU_Case_for_google_Nexus_7.html
I'm in for one, 4999 to go
Too bad they don't offer a sample. Occasionally I've managed to get items that way on alibaba but it depends on the company.
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bsoplinger said:
I'm in for one, 4999 to go
Too bad they don't offer a sample. Occasionally I've managed to get items that way on alibaba but it depends on the company.
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Yeah, still 498 persons more and we're done. Put a magnet on front cover to make it "smart" would be a piece of cake
Where to find single units on sale? I was searching all over the web?
Ebay offers a few that may fit your needs.. Here is one that I found that my husband is interested in. Not sure if you are limited by location, but you could give it a look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17102700645...me=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
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Ebay offers a few that may fit your needs.. Here is one that I found that my husband is interested in. Not sure if you are limited by location, but you could give it a look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17102700645...me=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
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Thank you for your suggestion but I like my device to be rubberised all around bezel, just like Asus official case does, or this...
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...=si&initiative_id=SB_20130530225110&isRtl=yes
There is so many cases where minimum order is only 1 peace, that gathering 500 people is a waste of time. Plus then you're going to receive 500 cases in you mailbox, and then you're going to ship all 499 of them to people? In the end the costs of shipping will be the same as if you bought original asus nexus case.
No offense, but it's a waste of time.
If you like the official case so much, just get it, it's not way too expensive, if you include the hassle you get with ordering 500 chinese ones. And the cover on the chinese one looks like it'll fall off any time now.
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http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...=si&initiative_id=SB_20130530225110&isRtl=yes
There is so many cases where minimum order is only 1 peace, that gathering 500 people is a waste of time. Plus then you're going to receive 500 cases in you mailbox, and then you're going to ship all 499 of them to people? In the end the costs of shipping will be the same as if you bought original asus nexus case.
No offense, but it's a waste of time.
If you like the official case so much, just get it, it's not way too expensive, if you include the hassle you get with ordering 500 chinese ones. And the cover on the chinese one looks like it'll fall off any time now.
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Hi, all that talks about getting hundreds of people was a joke:laugh:, actually, we were talking about how difficult could be doing a such a simple thing like buying a new device case on net. But thanx, anyway, I allready have a official Asus grey case and I really like it, but it couldnt be used as a stand cover, especially as a multi-angle stand. So, thats why I was looking this particular case. Cheers!
Edit:agree with you, seriously doubt about quality.

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