Absolutely Free Stuff

Absolutely Free Stuff!

This is a lens dedicated to getting stuff for free. By "free", I mean absolutely free, not free after shipping or free after signing up for a bunch of offers or free after winning a contest. Really free stuff, available from stores and online. Real stuff, not just downloadables or virtual items.

NEW! Almost Free Stuff!

Penny, Dime Store, and Dollar Store Deals

I have decided to add some of my favorite deals that are almost, but not quite, free to this lens. Here's how they will be laid out:

Penny Deals: These are items that are 5¢ or less.
Dime Store Deals: These are items that are 6¢ to 50¢.
Dollar Store Deals: These are items that are 51¢ to $1.00.

As always, these will be quality deals only, on things that would normally cost quite a bit more.

Freebie of the Week

Free Stickers from Helly Hansen!

Click on the picture to go to Helly Hansen's Facebook page. "Like" Helly Hansen, then fill out the form to get a sheet of really cool stickers that look like old luggage labels. Some are even in 3D. These are really neat for a freebie, folks.

Bag 'n Save Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals

Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals at Bag 'n Save Supermarkets

Dime Store Deal: Nestle Candy Singles for 50¢! Sale price.

Dollar Store Deal: Kemps Sno-Blitz Cups for 99¢! Buy 1 Kemps Sno-Blitz Cup for $1.49. Use the 50¢/1 coupon from the 4-15-12 SmartSource insert to make it 99¢.

Dollar Store Deal: Oscar Mayer Wieners for 97¢! Buy 1 16 oz. package of Oscar Mayer Wieners for $1.97. Use the $1/1 coupon from the weekly ad to make it 97¢.

Baker's Freebies, Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals

Freebies, Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals at Baker's Supermarkets

Dollar Store Deal: Bar-S Meat Franks for 88¢! Sale price on a 12 oz. package when you use your Plus Card.

Dollar Store Deal: Oscar Mayer Bologna or Little Oscars Lunchmeats for $1.00!. Sale price on 12 oz. bologna or 2 oz. Little Oscars when you use your Plus Card.

Free Pop: Register your Baker's Plus card with this site, then select the e-coupon for a free 2-liter bottle of Pepsi Next. Click on "Load Coupons to Card" to load it to your card. Buy 1 2-liter bottle of Pepsi Next at Baker's for regular price, using your Baker's Plus card. The e-coupon will automatically deduct your purchase price at the register. Coupon expires 6-25-12.
Dime Store Deal: Michelina's Entrees for 68¢!: Buy 5 Michelina's Entrees for $4.16, using your Plus Card. Use the $1/5 coupon from this link to make them $3.16, or 68¢ each.
Dime Store Deal: Popsicles for 50¢!: Buy 1 6 to 12 ct. box of Popsicles for $1.00, using your Plus Card. Use the 50¢/1 coupon from this link to make them 50¢.

CVS Freebies, Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals

Freebies, Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals at CVS

Free Juice Drinks: Buy 1 64 oz. bottle of Ocean Spray Cherry Juice Drink + 1 64 oz. bottle of Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Drink for regular price, using your Extra Care card. One will ring up as free, since they are on B1G1 sale. Use the Free Ocean Spray Cherry Juice Drink WYB Cranberry Juice Drink coupon that used to be on coupons.com to take off the price of the other bottle, making them both free.

Free Pain Relief Patch: Buy 1 Salonpas Hot Capsicum Patch for $1.87, using your Extra Care card. Get $1.87 back in Extra Bucks.

Dime Store Deal: Eclipse Gum for 50¢! Buy 2 18 piece packages of Eclipse Gum for $2.00, using your Extra Care card. Use the B1G1 coupon that used to be on coupons.com to make them $1.00, or 50¢ each.

Dime Store Deal: Heniz Ketchup for 50¢! Buy 1 squeeze bag of Heinz Ketchup for $1.00, using your Extra Care card. Use the 50¢/1 coupon from the 3-20-12 SmartSource insert to make it 50¢.

Dime Store Deal: Suave Body Lotions for 50¢! Buy 4 18 oz. Suave Body Lotions for $12.00, using your Extra Care card. Use 2 of the B1G1 coupons from the 5-20-12 Redplum insert to make them $6.00. Get $4.00 back in Extra Bucks.

Dime Store Deal: Suave Deodorants for 33¢! Buy 12 1.4 oz. bottles of Suave Invisible Solid Deodorant for $12.00, using your Extra Care card. Use 12 of the 25¢/1 coupons from the 5-20-12 Redplum insert to make them $8.00. Get $4.00 back in Extra Bucks.

Dollar Store Deal: DenTek Floss Picks for $1.00! Buy 1 150 ct. bag of DenTek Floss Picks for $2.50, using your Extra Care card. Get $1.50 in Extra Bucks back.

Dollar Store Deal: Irish Spring Body Wash, Bar Pack, or Deodorant for $1.00! Buy 2 15 oz. bottles of Irish Spring Body Wash, or 2 6 ct. Irish Spring Bar Packs, or 2 2.7 to 3 oz. bottle of Irish Spring Deodorants for $7.00, using your Extra Care card. Use 2 of the 50¢/1 coupons from the 5-20-12 SmartSource insert to make them $6.00. Get $4.00 back in Extra Bucks. Sweeten the Deal: If you got a $1.50/1 Irish Spring Deodorant CVS store coupon from the card scanner, then use it on this deal, and you'll get 2 deodorants for 50¢, making it a Dime Store Deal.

Dollar Store Deal: Suave Naturals Body Washes for 55¢! Buy 9 12 oz. bottles of Suave Naturals Body Wash for $13.50, using your CVS card. Use 3 of the B2G1 coupons from the 5-20-12 Redplum insert to make them $9.00. Get $4.00 back in Extra Bucks.

Dollar Store Deal: Trident White Gum 3-pack for $1.00! Buy 1 3-pack of Trident White Gum for $2.00, using your Extra Care card. Use the $1/1 coupon that used to be on target.com to make it $1.00.

Dime Store Deal: Bumble Bee Sardines or Tuna Salad for 50¢!: Register for this site and accumulate 100 points for taking polls, watching videos, taking pledges, and so forth. Click on "Print at Home" and look for the $1/2 Bumble Bee Products coupon. Add it to your cart and check out. Buy 2 cans of Bumble Bee Sardines or packages of Bumble Bee Tuna Salad for $2,00, using your Extra Care card. Use the $1/2 coupon to make them $1.00, or 50¢ each.

Hy-Vee Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals

Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals at Hy-Vee Supermarkets

Dime Store Deal: Green Onion Bunches for 50¢! Sale price.

Dime Store Deal: KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce for 48¢! Buy 2 18 oz. bottles of KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce for $1.96. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-13-12 SmartSource insert to make them 96¢, or 48¢ each.

Dime Store Deal: Kiwi Fruit for a Quarter! Sale price per fruit.

Dime Store Deal: Little Debbie Mini Donuts for 50¢! Sale price on a 3.81 to 4.02 oz. package.

Dime Store Deal: Oscar Mayer Little Oscars Lunchmeat for 20¢! Take the Baker's ad to the store with you. Buy 5 2 oz. packages of Oscar Mayer Little Oscars Lunchmeats, using the Baker's ad to price match them for $5.00. Get $4.00 in YourBucks back.

Dime Store Deal: Sunkist Choice Lemons for 50¢! Sale price per lemon.

Dime Store Deal: Van Kamp's Pork & Beans for 33¢! Sale price (3 for $1).

Dollar Store Deal: Grimway Farms Baby Carrots for 98¢! Sale price on a 16 oz. bag.

Dollar Store Deal: Hunt's Ketchup for 69¢! Sale price on a 24 oz. bottle.

Dollar Store Deal: Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs for 89¢! Sale price on a 16 oz. package.

Dime Store Deal: Cool Whip for 49¢!: Buy 1 8 oz. tub of Cool Whip for 99¢. Use the 50¢/1 coupon from this link to make it 49¢.

IHOP Freebies

Freebies at IHOP Restaurants

Free Meal: Join the "Pancake Revolution" by filling out the form, and they will email you a coupon for a free meal at IHOP.

McDonald's Freebies

Freebies at McDonald's Restaurants

Free Frozen Drink: Look in the 5-20-12 "Parade" magazine for a coupon for a free 12 oz. McCafe Cherry Berry Chiller at McDonald's. Coupon expires 6-15-12.

No Frills Dime & Dollar Store Deals

Dime & Dollar Store Deals at No Frills Supermarkets

Dime Store Deal: Bar-S Jumbo Franks for 88¢! Sale price on a 16 oz. package.

Dime Store Deal: Kraft BBQ Sauce for 48¢! Buy 2 18 oz. bottles of Kraft BBQ Sauce for $1.96. Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5-6-12 SmartSource insert to make them 96¢, or 48¢ each.

Dime Store Deal: North Star Patriot Pops for 48¢!: Buy 1 12 ct. box of North Star Patriot Pops for 98¢. Use the 50¢/1 coupon from this link to make it 48¢.

OfficeMax Freebies, Penny Deals, & Dollar Store Deals

Freebies, Penny Deals, & Dollar Store Deals at OfficeMax Stores

Penny Deal: OfficeMax Basic Strength Storage Boxes for 1¢! Buy 1 10 ct. package of OfficeMax Basic Strength Storage Boxes for $15.99, using your MaxPerks Rewards card. Get $15.98 back in MaxPerks Rewards.

Penny Deal: OfficeMax Durable View Binders for 1¢! Buy 1 OfficeMax Durable View Binder for $12.99, using your MaxPerks Rewards card. Get $12.98 back in Max Perks Rewards.

Penny Deal: OfficeMax Legal Pads for 1¢! Buy 1 12 ct. package of OfficeMax 8 1/2" x 11" Legal Pads for $9.49, using your MaxPerks Rewards card. Get $9.48 back in MaxPerks Rewards.

Free Sticky Notes: Buy 1 12 ct. package of Post-It Canary Yellow Note Pads, or a 10 ct. package of Post-It Super Sticky Canary Yellow Note Pads for $10.00, using your MaxPerks Rewards card. Use the $2/$10 worth coupon from this link to make it $8.00. Get $9.99 back in MaxPerks Rewards.
Dollar Store Deal: HP Multipurpose Paper for $1.00!: Buy 1 500 sheet ream of HP 8 1/2" x 11" Multipurpose Paper for $6.99, using your MaxPerks Rewards card. Use the $1/1 coupon from this link to make it $5.99. Get $4.00 back in MaxPerks Rewards.

Online Freebies

Free Stuff You Can Get Online

Most of these are free sample offers that require nothing more than filling out an online form with your name and address. If they require other steps, I'll state them in their descriptions. I can vouch for these samples actually coming; I've received them all.

Free Acid Reducer: Fill out the form for a free sample of Prilosec OTC.
Free Address Labels: Fill out a form to get a set of free name & address labels from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Free Business Cards from Digital Photos Sample: You can order a free sample of 10 business cards printed from digital photos from this site. You can upload up to 10 photos, and you'll get a different photo on each card. These are really nice quality, with the photo on one side and your information on the other. Shipping is free for the sample.
Free "The Caffeine Made Me Do It" Sticker: "LIke" Hydrive Energy Drink on Facebook, then fill out the form to get a free "The Caffeine Made Me Do It" sticker.
Free Carpet Stain Remover: "Like" Kids 'n Pets on Facebook, then click on "Free KNP" on the left side of the page. You'll be able to print a try-me-free form for any Kids 'n Pets product. Buy 1 product for regular price. Follow the instructions on the form to send for a rebate of your purchase price.
Free Cereal: "Like" Quaker Oatmeal Squares on Facebook, then click on "Go", then click on "Get Your Sample", then fill out the form to get a free sample box of Quaker Oatmeal Squares Honey Nut.
Free Charitable Donations: This site, Click to Give, will give a small donation to charity each time you click on one of its "Click to Give" links. You can click once for each of 6 charitable causes per day. You also receive points for clicking which you can redeem for premiums from the organizations supported.
Free Glass Cleaning Wipes: Fill out the form to get a free sample of Invisible Glass Cleaning Wipes, plus some rebate forms.
Free Hair Color (Men's): Print this form for a try-me-free rebate for a Just for Men Hair Color product. Buy 1 package for regular price up to $9.50. Follow the instructions on the form to send in for a rebate of your purchase price.
Free Iced Tea Mix: "Like" Lipton Tea Mixes on Facebok, then click on the tea mix package and fill out a form to get a single packet of Lipton Iced Tea with Honey Mix.
Free Laundry Detergent: Watch the commercial, then click on "Sign Up", then fill out the form to get a free sample of Purex Triple Action Laundry Detergent.
Free MP3 Download: OK, this one is kind of strange. "LIke" Vidalia Onions on Facebook, then print a coupon for 50¢ off 5 lbs. of onions. After you print the coupon, you will be invited to enter your email address to get a free download credit from the Universal Music Store, which has lots of music to download. Enter your email address and they will email you a download code.
Free MP3 Downloads: Enter your favorite song, then link your Amazon account to your Facebook account to get a $2.00 credit for Amazon MP3 downloads. Most songs are 99¢, so this should get you 2 free songs.
Free Subscription to "Newsweek" Magazine: Fill out the form and follow the instructions on the site to get a free subscription to "Newsweek" magazine.
Free Pantiliners: Fill out the form to get a free sample of Carefree Body Shape Pantiliners.
Free Personal Lubricant: Fill out the form to receive a free sample of Astroglide Personal Lubricant.
Free Personal Lubricant: Fill out the form to get a free sample of Wet Synergy Personal Lubricant.
Free Personalized Postcards: Order 3 4.3 x 6 flat cards, which you can personalize with your own photos, for 99¢ each, or $2.98 total. Enter the promo code SAVE3 on the form where indicated, which will make them free. Get free shipping by choosing in-store pickup at any Hallmark store.
Free Postcard from Any Digital Photo: Register for the site for free and upload any digital photo and they will create a free postcard of it and send it to you. You don't need a cellphone for this; you can use any digital photo on your computer.
Free Issue of "Real Simple" Magazine: Fill out the form to get a free issue of "Real Simple" magazine. Write "CANCEL" on the bill and send it back to avoid paying for a subscription.
Free Self-Esteem Sticker Set: Click on "Add to Cart" to order a set of stickers with self-esteem messages for children. Complete the ordering process to get the stickers.
Free Shampoo + Conditioner: Look for a post dated April 26 that starts "Now reverse 1 year of hair damage in 1 week." Click on the link in the post, then fill out the form to get a free sample of Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo and Conditioner.
Free Shampoo + Conditioner: Fill out the form to receive free samples of Nexxus Shampoo and Conditioner, plus a $3/1 coupon.
Free Shampoo + Conditioner: Click on one of the models and watch a short video; then fill out a form to get free samples of Tresemme Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner.
Free Shampoo 2-in-1: Look for a post on Garnier's Facebook page dated March 5, titled "SAMPLE ALERT". Click on the link in the post, then fill out a form to get a sample packet of Garnier Fructis Pure Clear 2-in-1.
Free Sinus Rinse Bottle: "Like" Neil Med on Facebook, then click on the "Allergy Sufferers" link. Fill out the form to receive a free Neil Med Sinus Rinse Bottle with 2 salt packets.
Free Stickers: Fill out the form to get a free Helly Hansen sticker pack. These are really cool-looking stickers that are kind of like old-time luggage labels. A few of them are even 3-D!
Free Video Credit: Get a Twitter account if you don't already have one and then follow the instructions on this site to link it to your Amazon account. You'll get a $3.00 credit for Amazon Instant Video, which has a huge selection of movies to choose from to watch on your computer.
Free Vitamin C Drink Mix (Kid's): Fill out the form to get 3 free sample packs of Emergen-C Kidz drink mix.

Panera Bread Freebies

Freebies at Panera Bread Restaurants

My Panera Club: Register for a My Panera Card at any Panera Bread restaurant. Once you have the card, register it on the My Panera website. Then make sure you have it scanned every time you buy something at Panera. You'll earn free things periodically for this. Just for registering, you'll get a free pastry.

Pilot Travel Center Freebies

Freebies at Pilot Travel Center

Free Hot Beverage: Print a coupon from this link for a free hot beverage at Pilot Travel Centers. Coupon expires 5-31-12.

Quik Trip Freebies

Freebies at Quik Trip Convenience Stores

QT Connect allows you to get coupons for free Quik Trip products for completing surveys. The surveys are very short and painless. There's a new survey for a new free coupon every month. This site has been recently updated, after a period of being down. If you join or re-join now, you'll get a coupon for a free hot dog and 32 oz. fountain drink.

This month's free coupon: Free Taquito

Free Hot Dog and Fountain Drink: Join QT connect here and get a coupon for a free hot dog and a 32 oz. fountain drink.

Redbox Freebies

Codes for Free Movie Rentals at Redbox Machines

Free Redbox Codes:

BREAKROOM
DVDATWAG (Walgreens only)
DVDONME
REDBOX

Inside Redbox: Get more free Redbox codes here.

Staples Dollar Store Deals

Dollar Store Deals at Staples Stores

Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser for $1.00! Buy 1 3/4" x 300" roll of Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser for $1.00 sale price.

Staples Paper Expanding Envelope for $1.00! Buy 1 letter size Staples Paper Expanding Envelope for $1.00 sale price.

Staples Photo Plus Paper for $1.00! Buy 1 4" x 6" gloss pack of Staples Photo Plus Paper for $9.99. A rebate form will print at the register. Follow the instructions on the form to send for an $8.99 rebate.

Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery Note Pad for 89¢!: Click on the Martha Stewart link on this page to watch a video that will allow you to print a 40% off any Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery product. Buy 1 Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery Note Pad for $1.99. It should be on sale for 25% off, making it $1.49. Use the 40% off coupon to make it 89¢.

Target Freebies, Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals

Freebies, Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals at Target Stores

Dime Store Deal: Mary Engelbreit Items for 30¢! Check the Dollar Spot for cute Mary Engelbreit items, such as stickers, gift bags, tins, and card making kits. They're on clearance now for 30¢ each.

Dime Store Deal: Dial Hand Soap for 54¢!: Buy 4 bottles of Dial Hand Soap for $1.29 each, or $5.16 total. Use the $2/4 coupon from this link (click on "Personal Care" to make it come up sooner) to make them $3.16. Use the $1/2 Target coupon from target.com to make them $2.16,or 54¢ each.
Dime Store Deal: Quaker Real Medleys for 50¢!: Buy 2 Quaker Real Medleys for $3.00. Use 2 of the 50¢/1 coupons from this link (click on "Grocery Coupons" at the top of the page) to make them $2.00. Use the $1/2 Target store coupon from target.com (click on "Grocery" to make it come up sooner) to make them $1.00, or 50¢ each.
Dollar Store Deal: Better Oats Oatmeal for 72¢!: Buy 2 boxes of Better Oats Oatmeal for $2.00. Use the 55¢/2 coupon from this link to make them $1.45, or 72¢ each.
Dollar Store Deal: Comet Stainless Steel Cleaner for 64¢!: Buy 1 bottle of Comet Stainless Steel Cleaner for $1.89. Use the $1.25/1 coupon from the Coupons.com Savings Club to make it 64¢.
Dollar Store Deal: Cool Whip for 92¢!: Buy 1 tub of Cool Whip for $1.42. Use the 50¢/1 coupon from this link to make it 92¢.
Dollar Store Deal: Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner for 99¢!: Buy 1 bottle of Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner for $2.99. Use the $1/1 coupon from this link (click on "Personal Care" to make it come up sooner) to make it $1.99. Use the $1/1 Target coupon from target.com to make it 99¢.
Dollar Store Deal: Pacific Naturals Soup for 95¢!: Buy 1 container of Pacific Naturals Soups for $1.95. Use the $1/1 coupon from this link to make it 95¢.

Top Ten Paid Survey Programs

Best Paying Survey Sites for Me in January

These sites are all free to join, and they pay in either cash or points that can be redeemed for gift cards or other premiums. I have received payment from all of these sites for doing surveys.

Toluna: Toluna pays in points that can be redeemed for gift cards or cash payments.
YouGov Polling Point: YouGov Polling Point pays in points that can be redeemed for premiums.
Freeride: Freeride pays in points that you can exchange for gift cards or premiums. Freeride is also a general rewards site, offering paid e-mails, a shopping portal, and paid-to-sign-up offers.
My View: My View pays in points that you can redeem for gift cards or premiums.
Erewards: Erewards pays in points that can be redeemed for premiums or exchanged for airline miles or points in other points programs.
Reward Port: Reward Port pays in points and/or a dollar amount that can be redeemed for gift cards. It is also a general rewards site, where you can earn points for shopping, paid e-mails, completing offers, and other things.
National Conumer Panel: The National Consumer Panel provides you with a scanner that you use to record all of your purchases at retail stores. They also have online surveys to complete. They pay in points that can be redeemed for premiums.
Focusline Surveys: Focusline Surveys pays in a dollar balance that can be redeemed for gift cards or a Paypal payment.
Dollar Surveys: Dollar Surveys pays you a dollar for every completed survey, in the form of a Paypal payment. You usually get paid about a day after you complete a survey.
Harris Poll Online: Harris Poll Online pays in points that can be redeemed for gift cards.

Walgreens Freebies, Dime Store, & Dollar Store Deals

Freebies, Dime Store, & Dollar Store Deals at Walgreens Drug Stores

Free Tampons: Buy 1 18 ct. package of U by Kotex Sleek Tampons for $3.99. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5-30-12 SmartSource insert to make it $2.99. Get $3.00 back in Register Rewards.

Dime Store Deal: Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste for 50¢! Buy 2 4 oz. tubes of Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste for $6.00. Use 2 of the $1/1 coupons that used to be on coupons.com to make them $4.00. Get $3.00 back in Register Rewards.

Dime Store Deal: Haribo Bagged Candy for 49¢! Buy 1 4.25 to 5 oz. bag of Haribo Candy, using the Walgreens coupon found in the weekly ad to make ti 79¢. Use the 30¢/1 coupon that used to be on coupons.com to make it 49¢.

Dime Store Deal: Nestle Candy Bars for 49¢! Sale price on single bars.

Dollar Store Deal: Brut Deodorant for $1.00! Buy 1 2 or 2.5 oz. bottles of Brut Deodorant, using the Walgreens coupon found in the weekly ad to make it $2.00. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5-13-12 SmartSource insert to make it $1.00.

Walmart Freebies, Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals

Freebies, Dime Store & Dollar Store Deals at Walmart Stores

Dime Store Deal: Gain Dish Liquid for 47¢! Buy 1 bottle of Gain Dish Liquid for 97¢. Use the 50¢/1 coupon from the 5-13-12 P & G Brand Saver insert to make it 47¢.

Dime Store Deal: Heinz Homestyle Beans for 50¢! Buy 1 can of Heinz Homestyle Beans for $1.00. Use the 50¢/1 coupon from the 5-20-12 SmartSource insert to make it 50¢.

Dollar Store Deal: Gas-X for 98¢! Buy 1 10 ct. package of Gas-X for $1.98. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 4-15-12 SmartSource insert to make it 98¢.

Free Batteries: Buy 1 2 ct. package of Rayovac Alkaline Batteries for 94¢. Use the $1/1 coupon from this link to make it free.
Dime Store Deal: GE Energy Smart CFL Light Bulbs for 13¢!: Buy 1 3 ct. package of GE Energy Smart CFL Light Bulbs for $2.13. Use the $2/1 coupon from this link to make them 13¢!
Dollar Store Deal: Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers for 87¢!: Buy 2 Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers for $3.00. Use the $1.25/2 coupon from this link to make them $1.75, or 87¢ each.
Dollar Store Deal: Dean's Heat 'n Eat Dip for 74¢!: Buy 1 tub of Dean's Heat 'n Eat Dip for $1.39. Use the 65¢/1 coupon from this link to make it 74¢.

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