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Banksy Grappling Hook, by ®at on Dec 15, 2017 0:04:50 GMT 1, Fascinating decision. Thank you for sharing this. My natural instinct would be to say 'no' unless you line up a buyer before putting the money down, take a hefty deposit from them, have a written contract outlining payment terms and the handling of the Pest Control COA, and get a handsome commission given the hassle/risk involved. It's gotta be worth it. I look at something like this as a trap. It beckons you in 'look, a rare Banksy, oh buy me' but then, after the glow wears off, several months or years later, you have a pricey item with a very small market. This is niche, very niche and, as a result, will be harder to move and will appreciate slower(or depreciate faster as the case may be) than items with more broad-based appeal(for example, a 'Girl with Balloon' that will easily hang above the sofa). Look at the past history of the Watchtowers from 2007. Does that make you more or less confident? To me, the Banksy print/edition market is a massively overinflated bubble and bubbles pop, making a big mess for everyone caught in 'em. Further, I was taught, and have learned hard lessons, that you never buy atypical works. EVER. Like special edition artist books, the atypical work tends to be a sucker bet. This current piece combines both of these and, IMO, rather loudly yells 'pass'.
Interesting points.
Similar process to the ghetto in 2007, when I was surprised to get the phone calls... the difference of course being the prices then (including the watchtowers - of which I had a couple) were a fraction of this piece.
They were niche indeed - in my opinion far less niche than this - but far from worthless, and of course with far less exposure/risk should it be treated solely as an investment/flip.
The obvious sticking point is the PC terms which obviously affects the potential to sell, should that be the sole intention. Would they need to view it in the presence of the original owner in Jan 2019 in order to issue it? Under what circumstances would they refuse to issue it?
The decision you really have to make is, if you were to buy it and couldn't sell it for whatever reason, would you want - and indeed could you afford - to have it on display in your house?
Note - ghetto pieces in the UK were charged VAT when collected from Dora, so presume the same would apply to this.
Fascinating decision. Thank you for sharing this. My natural instinct would be to say 'no' unless you line up a buyer before putting the money down, take a hefty deposit from them, have a written contract outlining payment terms and the handling of the Pest Control COA, and get a handsome commission given the hassle/risk involved. It's gotta be worth it. I look at something like this as a trap. It beckons you in 'look, a rare Banksy, oh buy me' but then, after the glow wears off, several months or years later, you have a pricey item with a very small market. This is niche, very niche and, as a result, will be harder to move and will appreciate slower(or depreciate faster as the case may be) than items with more broad-based appeal(for example, a 'Girl with Balloon' that will easily hang above the sofa). Look at the past history of the Watchtowers from 2007. Does that make you more or less confident? To me, the Banksy print/edition market is a massively overinflated bubble and bubbles pop, making a big mess for everyone caught in 'em. Further, I was taught, and have learned hard lessons, that you never buy atypical works. EVER. Like special edition artist books, the atypical work tends to be a sucker bet. This current piece combines both of these and, IMO, rather loudly yells 'pass'. Interesting points. Similar process to the ghetto in 2007, when I was surprised to get the phone calls... the difference of course being the prices then (including the watchtowers - of which I had a couple) were a fraction of this piece. They were niche indeed - in my opinion far less niche than this - but far from worthless, and of course with far less exposure/risk should it be treated solely as an investment/flip. The obvious sticking point is the PC terms which obviously affects the potential to sell, should that be the sole intention. Would they need to view it in the presence of the original owner in Jan 2019 in order to issue it? Under what circumstances would they refuse to issue it? The decision you really have to make is, if you were to buy it and couldn't sell it for whatever reason, would you want - and indeed could you afford - to have it on display in your house? Note - ghetto pieces in the UK were charged VAT when collected from Dora, so presume the same would apply to this. |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by nex on Dec 15, 2017 0:10:15 GMT 1, Anyone who got one of these and would consider exchanging for a Nola drop me a line 
Anyone who got one of these and would consider exchanging for a Nola drop me a line |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Fake on Dec 15, 2017 0:16:43 GMT 1, 4 pages with advice! So what are you going to do?
4 pages with advice! So what are you going to do?
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Yes its Me on Dec 15, 2017 1:02:09 GMT 1, Banksy is the man selling the T-shirts in the print Destroy capitalism 😂😂
Banksy is the man selling the T-shirts in the print Destroy capitalism 😂😂
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by d.r. perseus on Dec 15, 2017 5:41:06 GMT 1, Great choice! By far his strongest piece "available" to the public from this "show."
Great choice! By far his strongest piece "available" to the public from this "show."
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by d.r. perseus on Dec 15, 2017 5:42:47 GMT 1, And I felt that way before price. Salvation lies with the side you choose! Here is your (hypothetical) way out.
Amazing
And I felt that way before price. Salvation lies with the side you choose! Here is your (hypothetical) way out.
Amazing
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Pistol on Dec 15, 2017 8:52:42 GMT 1, Well done, I would have done the same. Enjoy it, it’s a great iconic piece with a very strong message!
Well done, I would have done the same. Enjoy it, it’s a great iconic piece with a very strong message!
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Dive Jedi on Dec 15, 2017 9:12:08 GMT 1, Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities.
No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"?
It's a cool piece.
If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it.
Don't like it? Don't buy it.
Can't afford it? Don't buy it.
Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them.
Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it!
But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.
Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities.
No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"?
It's a cool piece.
If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it.
Don't like it? Don't buy it.
Can't afford it? Don't buy it.
Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them.
Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it!
But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Dive Jedi on Dec 15, 2017 9:13:33 GMT 1, This is a far greater piece than the watchtowers, its big at 60cm and with the big rope this is a very impressive piece indeed
This is a far greater piece than the watchtowers, its big at 60cm and with the big rope this is a very impressive piece indeed Yeah, that piece of rope makes that 500 quid cross a 40K piece! |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by woodman on Dec 15, 2017 9:13:52 GMT 1, A good choice in my opinion, especially as you are not having to borrow money and have your own house etc. There isn't a lot of downside I don't think. Good luck with the purchase.
A good choice in my opinion, especially as you are not having to borrow money and have your own house etc. There isn't a lot of downside I don't think. Good luck with the purchase.
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by J0NNY on Dec 15, 2017 9:15:18 GMT 1, Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities. No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"? It's a cool piece. If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them. Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it! But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.
Be fair though, anyone who puts 40k into this, or anything other artwork for that matter, who does not think about future value would be an idiot.
Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities. No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"? It's a cool piece. If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them. Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it! But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.Be fair though, anyone who puts 40k into this, or anything other artwork for that matter, who does not think about future value would be an idiot. |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Flashback on Dec 15, 2017 9:15:24 GMT 1, Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities. No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"? It's a cool piece. If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them. Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it! But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.
Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities. No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"? It's a cool piece. If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them. Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it! But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.Normally I would agree but think it's a bit different as the price was unknown. Doubt anybody thought it would be 40K+tax so it's a different ballgame to consider. |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Dive Jedi on Dec 15, 2017 9:46:40 GMT 1, Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities. No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"? It's a cool piece. If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them. Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it! But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.Be fair though, anyone who puts 40k into this, or anything other artwork for that matter, who does not think about future value would be an idiot.
Just surprised, since there are a lot of members on here holier then the Pope.
(to stay in context )
Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities. No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"? It's a cool piece. If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them. Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it! But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.Be fair though, anyone who puts 40k into this, or anything other artwork for that matter, who does not think about future value would be an idiot. I totally agree. Just surprised, since there are a lot of members on here holier then the Pope. (to stay in context ) |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by crashwilliams on Dec 15, 2017 11:01:52 GMT 1, Good for you mate, great decision - I was chatting with a mate re your dilema and said if one of us were in your position then we'd have gone 50/50. Really pleased for you
Good for you mate, great decision - I was chatting with a mate re your dilema and said if one of us were in your position then we'd have gone 50/50. Really pleased for you |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 11:15:17 GMT 1, At the end of the day everything is relative. If a £200 or £300 print I like comes up, I have to think twice and maybe sacrifice some gig tickets or a weekend away. For you it seems £40k is about the same level of sacrifice.
At the end of the day everything is relative. If a £200 or £300 print I like comes up, I have to think twice and maybe sacrifice some gig tickets or a weekend away. For you it seems £40k is about the same level of sacrifice.
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by moron on Dec 15, 2017 12:09:05 GMT 1, This piece is far from atypical. Banksy made Christ with shopping bags, Toxic Mary, plus his hotel is in Bethleham with portrait of Christ with a red dot, plus the children in heaven and cherubs etc.
Regarding buying and the price. My view is that all art that is for sale at high prices should be viewed as an investment or as to it's financial security. That's the world we live in today and thats down also to the fact that art has been turned into a luxury commodity where high dollar art is n o more than a fashion brand and a social statement amongst the uber bubers.
The very wealthy can buy this piece to impress their friends over a dinner party and then forget about it and how much it cost. The people who work hard for their money and are moderately wealthy have to plan for the future just like everyone else does. The people on low incomes can afford low priced art which is just the same as art that sells for a million dollars and just as good.
This piece is far from atypical. Banksy made Christ with shopping bags, Toxic Mary, plus his hotel is in Bethleham with portrait of Christ with a red dot, plus the children in heaven and cherubs etc.
Regarding buying and the price. My view is that all art that is for sale at high prices should be viewed as an investment or as to it's financial security. That's the world we live in today and thats down also to the fact that art has been turned into a luxury commodity where high dollar art is n o more than a fashion brand and a social statement amongst the uber bubers.
The very wealthy can buy this piece to impress their friends over a dinner party and then forget about it and how much it cost. The people who work hard for their money and are moderately wealthy have to plan for the future just like everyone else does. The people on low incomes can afford low priced art which is just the same as art that sells for a million dollars and just as good.
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 12:51:00 GMT 1, It’s an edition of 26 not 30 FYI peeps.....
It’s an edition of 26 not 30 FYI peeps.....
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Dive Jedi on Dec 15, 2017 12:53:58 GMT 1, It’s an edition of 26 not 30 FYI peeps.....
It’s an edition of 26 not 30 FYI peeps..... A million and change..... |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by ferg on Dec 15, 2017 13:31:07 GMT 1, Lottery only available to those who visited the hotel
i.imgur.com/JlIGwwu.jpg
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Rouen Cathedral on Dec 15, 2017 13:41:41 GMT 1, So does this make it official. Banksy has joined the high elite art world first hand?
Sure his secondary prices and market has been there awhile. But not we have an official released prices in the tens of thousands that can only go to ‘public rich collectors or investors’.
Seems to be a pivot for team banksy. Hello elite art world!
So does this make it official. Banksy has joined the high elite art world first hand?
Sure his secondary prices and market has been there awhile. But not we have an official released prices in the tens of thousands that can only go to ‘public rich collectors or investors’.
Seems to be a pivot for team banksy. Hello elite art world!
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Rouen Cathedral on Dec 15, 2017 13:43:04 GMT 1,
Print that baby out and sell it. Surely these emails are limited edition!
Print that baby out and sell it. Surely these emails are limited edition! |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by sircoxson on Dec 15, 2017 14:14:37 GMT 1, Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities. No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"? It's a cool piece. If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them. Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it! But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.
well, I second you.
kind of everyone writes: "buy it! either alone or with friends and after receiving the coa in 2019 put it up at an auction house! go ahead and make a sh1tload of money, pal!"
so flipping usually gets cursed on here. and in this case it is absolutely ok?
Kind of surprising all is focused on the probable investment possibilities. No questions if this is "going to a good home" ? No bashing of this "potential flipper"? It's a cool piece. If you think so as wel, buy it. IF you can afford it. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Can't afford it? Don't buy it. Buying with a few friends? BAD IDEA. Unless you want to get rid of them. Don't like it, but have 1.000 bitcoins bought for GPB 23 - go for it! But based on your post : If you have to ask, the answer is NO.well, I second you. kind of everyone writes: "buy it! either alone or with friends and after receiving the coa in 2019 put it up at an auction house! go ahead and make a sh1tload of money, pal!" so flipping usually gets cursed on here. and in this case it is absolutely ok? |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by mose on Dec 15, 2017 14:15:42 GMT 1, This piece is far from atypical. Banksy made Christ with shopping bags, Toxic Mary, plus his hotel is in Bethleham with portrait of Christ with a red dot, plus the children in heaven and cherubs etc. Regarding buying and the price. My view is that all art that is for sale at high prices should be viewed as an investment or as to it's financial security. That's the world we live in today and thats down also to the fact that art has been turned into a luxury commodity where high dollar art is n o more than a fashion brand and a social statement amongst the uber bubers. The very wealthy can buy this piece to impress their friends over a dinner party and then forget about it and how much it cost. The people who work hard for their money and are moderately wealthy have to plan for the future just like everyone else does. The people on low incomes can afford low priced art which is just the same as art that sells for a million dollars and just as good.
A little game to focus on what I mean by atypical.
Quick, think of Banksy. What popped in to 80%+ of people? An image of a stencil work.
That is what I mean by typical. As Lee pointed out, he has done plenty of sculpture/installation work. Despite, the 'image' of Banksy is not of that work. It is a stencil. It's why everyone who sees a random stencil on a door in an alley thinks 'is that a Banksy?'.
'Daddy, daddy, buy me a Banksy for Chistmas.'
'Sure Bianca. Anything for daddy's girl in order to make up for the damage my working 18+ hours a day, while sleeping with my secretary, caused during your formative years. Oh, don't forget my poor habit of drinking whisky and staring at the bodies of your friends'
-Daddy buys a stencil work on canvas for the wall.
'Sir Serota, we would like the museum to add a work by that popular little rascal. The funny, hip one that hates Israel. What's his name?'
'Certainly, my 80-year-old massively rich anti-Semitic patron. He goes by the name Banksy, but you may have seen him on Top of The Pops as part of his band Massive Attack. I'll get right on that'
-Sir Serota arranges the acquisition of a lovely stencil work on something flat.
This piece is far from atypical. Banksy made Christ with shopping bags, Toxic Mary, plus his hotel is in Bethleham with portrait of Christ with a red dot, plus the children in heaven and cherubs etc. Regarding buying and the price. My view is that all art that is for sale at high prices should be viewed as an investment or as to it's financial security. That's the world we live in today and thats down also to the fact that art has been turned into a luxury commodity where high dollar art is n o more than a fashion brand and a social statement amongst the uber bubers. The very wealthy can buy this piece to impress their friends over a dinner party and then forget about it and how much it cost. The people who work hard for their money and are moderately wealthy have to plan for the future just like everyone else does. The people on low incomes can afford low priced art which is just the same as art that sells for a million dollars and just as good. A little game to focus on what I mean by atypical. Quick, think of Banksy. What popped in to 80%+ of people? An image of a stencil work. That is what I mean by typical. As Lee pointed out, he has done plenty of sculpture/installation work. Despite, the 'image' of Banksy is not of that work. It is a stencil. It's why everyone who sees a random stencil on a door in an alley thinks 'is that a Banksy?'. 'Daddy, daddy, buy me a Banksy for Chistmas.' 'Sure Bianca. Anything for daddy's girl in order to make up for the damage my working 18+ hours a day, while sleeping with my secretary, caused during your formative years. Oh, don't forget my poor habit of drinking whisky and staring at the bodies of your friends' -Daddy buys a stencil work on canvas for the wall. 'Sir Serota, we would like the museum to add a work by that popular little rascal. The funny, hip one that hates Israel. What's his name?' 'Certainly, my 80-year-old massively rich anti-Semitic patron. He goes by the name Banksy, but you may have seen him on Top of The Pops as part of his band Massive Attack. I'll get right on that' -Sir Serota arranges the acquisition of a lovely stencil work on something flat. |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by streetartger on Dec 15, 2017 14:31:31 GMT 1, Does this Crucifix Grappling Hook work? Has anybody seen Banksy climb the wall with this thing? Proof of concept? Why buy something that doesn't help you to climb walls but only decorates walls ...
Does this Crucifix Grappling Hook work? Has anybody seen Banksy climb the wall with this thing? Proof of concept? Why buy something that doesn't help you to climb walls but only decorates walls ... |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Chris JL on Dec 15, 2017 14:55:34 GMT 1, Does this Crucifix Grappling Hook work? Has anybody seen Banksy climb the wall with this thing? Proof of concept? Why buy something that doesn't help you to climb walls but only decorates walls ...
How do you think the latest angels on the wall were painted? It was a test run :-)
Does this Crucifix Grappling Hook work? Has anybody seen Banksy climb the wall with this thing? Proof of concept? Why buy something that doesn't help you to climb walls but only decorates walls ... How do you think the latest angels on the wall were painted? It was a test run :-) |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by streetartger on Dec 15, 2017 15:06:58 GMT 1, How do you think the latest angels on the wall were painted? It was a test run :-)
Nope... Don't think so.... There is no proof that this expensive hook works
How do you think the latest angels on the wall were painted? It was a test run :-) Nope... Don't think so.... There is no proof that this expensive hook works |
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Rouen Cathedral on Dec 15, 2017 15:10:29 GMT 1, And I can’t bekieve the Jesus is poly. Might as well have gone with vinyl.
Banksy must not like the environment.
And I can’t bekieve the Jesus is poly. Might as well have gone with vinyl.
Banksy must not like the environment.
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Pysgod on Dec 15, 2017 15:11:04 GMT 1, put your money where your mouth is !
put your money where your mouth is !
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Chris JL on Dec 15, 2017 15:13:05 GMT 1, How do you think the latest angels on the wall were painted? It was a test run :-) Nope... Don't think so.... There is no proof that this expensive hook works
Nah, that was for AME72 to do some clean up afterward - the Torygraph has a picture of that coming out soon ;-)
How do you think the latest angels on the wall were painted? It was a test run :-) Nope... Don't think so.... There is no proof that this expensive hook works Nah, that was for AME72 to do some clean up afterward - the Torygraph has a picture of that coming out soon ;-) |
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