CVS Deals - Week of 12/12

CVS is one of my favorite stores for couponing, and it has a pretty decent rewards program to help you score some really great deals and minimize your out-of-pocket expense.  Visit my post about How to Shop at CVS for more information and tips. 

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Here are what I consider to be the best (i.e. free or close to free) deals at CVS this week:.

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NOTE: For you couponing newbies out there, SS = smart source insert, RP = red plum insert, and PG = proctor & gamble insert.  And ECB = "Extra Care Bucks" which are CVS's rewards dollars that you can use like cash in CVS. 

Spend $10 on Select Glade or Oust Products = $3 Ecb (limit 2)Buy 2 Glade Lasting Impressions and/or Sense & Spray $6 each

Total = $12
Use 2 $3/1 coupons found here or here or in the 11/7 SS or 12/5 RP
Pay $6
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $1.50 each!

Spend $15 on any Duracell Batteries = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 6 Duracell AAA, AA 4 pk, C or D 2 pk, 9-volt single $2.99
Total = $17.94
Use 6 $1.50/1 coupon found in 11/14 RP
Pay $8.94
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost only $0.66 per pack!

Russell Stover Chocolates 11-12 oz or sugarfree 8.25 oz $4.99
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 12/12 SS
Plus, stack with the $1/1 coupon from the magic coupon machine
Final cost $2.99!

Spend $20 on any Excedrin = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 4 Excedrin PM (20 ct) $5.49 (based on online price)
Total = $21.96
Use 4 $2.50/1 coupons from the 12/5 SS
Pay $11.96
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost only $0.49 per Excedrin!

Crest Pro-health toothpaste 4.2 oz or Oral-B Floss $2.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found in 11/28 PG
Pay $2.24
Get back $2 Ecb
Final cost $0.24!

Snickers Nutcracker Singles 2/$1Buy 4 for a total of $2
Use the $2/3 coupon found in the 12/5 RP
Final cost 4 for FREE!

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How to Shop at CVS

When shopping at CVS, there are a few things you should know and do.  First, you need to get a CVS "Extra Care Card" (you can fill out the membership form online or in-store).  I recommend getting a card in the store because you receive it on the spot, rather than having to wait to receive one in the mail.  The Extra Care Card is similar to other stores' savings cards in that it grants you access to all the sale prices, and it also grants you access to the "Extra Care Bucks" (ECB) Program, which I have described in more detail below. 

EXTRA CARE PROGRAM
Extra Care Bucks, also known as "ECBs" are CVS reward bucks that you can use like cash in any CVS store on almost any item (there are a few exclusions, but I've never been unable to use my ECBs on items I purchase).  Basically, when you scan your Extra Care Card at the register and purchase an item with an ECB promotion, you will receive ECBs back on that purchase in the form of a coupon that prints out on the bottom of your receipt.  This coupon can then be used on your very next transaction like cash! 

Each week, CVS will highlight many of the items with ECB promotions in the weekly ad, especially if the items are on sale or if there is a coupon available to make the rebate even better.  Many ECB items end up being free (for example, similarly to Rite Aid, CVS often offers contact solution for $7.99 with a $7.99 ECB, making it FREE!).  Additionally, if you have a coupon for the item, you can often turn it into a "moneymaker" (for example, if you had a $2 coupon for the contact solution, you would pay $5.99 out of pocket, but you would still receive the full $7.99 ECB!). 

Another benefit of the Extra Care Program is that you will earn 2% cash back on all your purchases, which you will receive every 3 months in the form of a bonus ECB that prints out on the bottom of your receipt.  However, since the goal of my site is to help you spend as little as possible out-of-pocket, lets hope the amount of these bonus ECBs you receive is actually small! :) 

Like Rite Aid's SCR program, the ECB program is very easy and convenient.  While you don't receive an actual check back as with the SCR program, one thing I enjoy about CVS's ECB program is that you can do what is called "rolling" your ECBs from week to week, which minimizes your out-of-pocket expense.  What I mean by rolling is that once you acquire ECBs during your first CVS trip, you can then save them until the next week to pay for your next purchase, at which time you will receive new ECBs from any promotional items you are purchasing, which you can then use the next week, and so on.  I usually spend little to no money out-of-pocket by using this technique, and yet I walk out of the store with bags full of goodies each week! 

The only downside I see to the ECB program is that the ECBs have an expiration date, so you can't just save them up forever.  Generally, you have a few weeks to use your ECBs before they expire, so if you get in the habit of making a weekly trip to CVS, this shouldn't be an issue, but it's just something to be aware of so you don't lose out on your well-earned rewards!

MAGIC COUPON MACHINE
Another thing to be aware of when you shop at CVS is the "Magic Coupon Machine."  This term refers to the red CVS kiosk located in many CVS stores where you can scan your Extra Care Card and receive additional CVS coupons that print out right there!  I recommend that you get in the habit of scanning your CVS card at the Magic Coupon Machine before shopping every time you enter a CVS.  That way you can mentally re-organize your coupon strategy if you happen to get a good coupon from the kiosk. 
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CVS Deals - Week of 12/5

CVS is one of my favorite stores for couponing, and it has a pretty decent rewards program to help you score some really great deals and minimize your out-of-pocket expense.  Visit my post about How to Shop at CVS for more information and tips. 
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Here are what I consider to be the best (i.e. free or close to free) deals at CVS this week:.

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NOTE: For you couponing newbies out there, SS = smart source insert, RP = red plum insert, and PG = proctor & gamble insert.  And ECB = "Extra Care Bucks" which are CVS's rewards dollars that you can use like cash in CVS. 
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Spend $20 on Select Schick, Edge, Skintimate, or Playtex products = $10 ECB (limit 1)
Buy 1 Schick Quattro Titanium razor $9.99 (based on online price)
Buy 2 Playtex Gentle Glide tampons 18 ct $5.29 (based on online price)
Total = $20.57
Use the $2/1 Schick coupon found in 10/24 SS (Exp. 12/5!) or found in the 12/5 SS
Use 2 $2/1 Playtex coupons found here
Pay $14.57
Get back a $10 ECB
Final cost only $4.57 for all 3 items!

Buy 2 Revlon, Nailene, or Fing’rs artificial nails = $4 ECB (limit 1) 

Deal Scenario: 

Buy 2 Fing’rs Girlie Nails Stick-on $4.99 each (based on online price)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found in 8/1 RP
Pay $5.98
Get back $4 ECB
Final cost $0.99 each!

Spend $30 on select P&G products = $10 ECB (limit 1)
Buy 2 Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner 12.6 oz $3.74 each
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor 1 ct $9.99 each
Buy 3 Gain Dish Liquids 11 oz $0.99 each
Total = $30.43
Use the buy one get one free Pantene coupon found in the 11/28 PG
Use 2 $4/1 Gillette coupons found in the 11/28 PG
Use 3 $0.50/1 Gain coupons found in the 11/28 PG
Pay $17.19
Get back a $10 ECB
Final cost $7.19 for all 7 items!

Motrin PM 20 ct. $5.99 = $3 ECB (limit 1) 

Use the $2/1 coupon from the 11/21 SS
Pay $3.99
Get back a $3 ECB
Final cost $0.99!

Azo Itch Cream or Wipes $6.99 = $5 ECB (limit 3) 
Use the $2/1 coupon found here
Pay $4.99
Get back a $5 ECB
Final cost = FREE!

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz $9.99 = $9.99 ECB (limit 1)

Final cost = FREE!

Clean & Clear Save $2

Buy Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser ~$4.99
Minus $2 off sale = $2.99
Use the $2/1 coupon found here
Final cost $0.99!

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes 35 ct Buy 1 get 1 Free

Buy 2 for ~$3.69 each
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found in 11/7 SS (Exp. 12/7)
Final cost $0.85 each!

For a complete list of this weeks CVS coupon match-ups, visit Hip2Save!
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CVS Deals - Week of 11/28

Here are what I consider to be the best (i.e. free or close to free) deals at CVS this week:

NOTE: For you couponing newbies out there, SS = smart source insert, RP = red plum insert, and PG = proctor & gamble insert.

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Complete Multi-Purpose solution 12 oz $9.99 = $9.99 Ecb (limit 1)
Final cost = FREE!


Spend $25 on Gillette Shaving Products = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razors $10.99 each = $21.98 (based on online price)
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Shave prep $4.49 (based on online price)
Total = $26.47
Use 2 $4/1 Gillette ProGlide coupons from the 11/28 PG
Use 1 $2/1 Gillette Shave Prep coupon from the 11/28 PG
Pay $16.47
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost $6.47 for 2 razors and 1 Shave prep!


Spend $20 on any Benefiber, Gas-X, or Maalox = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 1 Benefiber chewable tablets 36 ct $6.39 each (based on online price)
Buy 1 Benefiber Drink Mix 16 ct. $7.69
Buy 1 Gas-X Prevention 20 ct $6.29 (based on online price)
Total = $20.37
Use 2 $2/1 Benefiber coupons found here or here
Use 1 $1.50/1 Gas-X Prevention coupon from the 11/7 SS
Pay $14.87
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost ONLY $4.87 for all 3 items!


Spend $10 on Select Nestle Products = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 4 bags of Nestle Jingles 2/$5
Total = $10
Use 4 $1/1 coupons found here
Pay $6
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost only $0.75 per bag!


Buy 2 Revlon cosmetics or Beauty tools = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 Revlon nail clippers $2.99 each
Total = $5.98
Use 2 $1/1 Revlon beauty tool coupons found here (Manufacturer’s coupon with Target logo)
Pay $3.98
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost = ~$1 moneymaker!


Hershey’s or Mars singles 1.08-2.17 oz (excludes Reese’s) Buy 2 get 1 Free
Use the buy two get one FREE Dove chocolate single bars coupon found here
Final cost– 3 for the price of 1!


Suave invisible solid 1.4 oz $0.89
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found in 11/14 RP
Final cost $0.14!


Purex complete 3 in1 laundry sheets 20 ct Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 for $7.99 each (based on online price)
Minus buy 1 get 1 free sale = $7.99 for both
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found here
Final cost $2.99 each!


I've also heard of the following two unadvertised ECB deals this week (NOTE: these may not be available at all CVS locations):

Old Spice Fresh Collection Deodorant $4 = $4 Ecb (limit 1– valid thru 12/4)
Final cost = FREE!

EOS Lip Balm $2.99 = $2.99 Ecb (limit 1– valid thru 12/4)
Final cost = FREE!

For a complete list of this week's CVS coupon match-ups, visit Hip2Save!
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CVS Deals - Week of 11/21

Here are what I consider to be the best (i.e. free or close to free) deals at CVS this week:

NOTE: For you couponing newbies out there, SS = smart source insert, RP = red plum insert, and PG = proctor & gamble insert.

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Kellogg’s raisin bran crunch, frosted flakes, mini wheats 16.3-18.2 oz or Special K 12-14 oz 2/$5 = 2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use one of the various $1/2 coupons found here
Pay $4
Get back $2 Ecb
Final cost $1 per box!

Old Spice high endurance 3-3.25 oz or Secret solid 2.7 oz $2.49 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 Secret $2.49
Buy an Olay bar soap, body wash, in shower body lotion or hand and body lotion priced at $5 or less
Use the Buy 1 Secret deodorant get $5 off one select Olay product from the 10/31 PG
Pay around $2.49
Get back $1 Ecb
Final cost $1.49 for both items!
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Spend $20 on any Schick, Edge, Skintimate, or Playtex products = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 4 boxes of Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons (18 ct) $5.29 each (online price)
Total = $21.16
Use 4 $2/1 coupons found here (you’ll need 2 computers)
Pay $13.16
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost only $3.16 total– just $0.79 each!

Advil PM 4 ct $0.99 = $0.99 Ecb (limit 1)
Final cost FREE!

Excedrin migraine, PM, or extra strength 8 ct $0.99 = $0.99 Ecb (limit 1)
Final cost FREE!
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Spend $20 on any Duracell products = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 C or D 4 pk batteries on sale for $5.99
Buy 1 AAA or AA 20 pk batteries on sale for $9.99
Total = $21.97
Use 3 $1.50/1 coupon found in 11/14 SS
Pay $17.47
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $12.47 for all 3 packages!.
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CVS Deals - Week of 11/14

Here are what I consider to be the best (i.e. free or close to free) deals at CVS this week:

NOTE: For you couponing newbies out there, SS = smart source insert, RP = red plum insert, and PG = proctor & gamble insert.

L’Oreal liquid foundation $2.73 
Use the $5/2 L’Oreal Face coupon from the 11/14 RP or $2/1 coupon found here
Final cost as low as $0.23!

L’Oreal powder foundation $3.44
Use the $5/2 L’Oreal Face coupon from the 11/14 RP or $2/1 coupon found here
Final cost as low as $0.94!

L’ Oreal blush $3.57
Use the $5/2 L’Oreal Face coupon from the 11/14 RP or $2/1 coupon found here
Final cost as low as $1.07!

Herbal Essences $2.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)Use the $2/1 Clairol Family coupon from the 10/31 PG
Pay $0.99
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!

Fiber One chewy bars 5 ct $3.99 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $0.50/1 coupon found here or here
Pay $3.49
Get back $3 Ecb
Final cost $0.49!

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, Apple Jack’s, Fruit Loops, Cocoa or Rice Krispies cereal 8.7-15 oz 2/$4 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Use one of the various $1/2 coupons found here
Pay $3
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $1 per box!

Aussie or Herbal Essences $2.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon found in 11/14 RP
Pay $1.99
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost FREE!

Blistex five start, DCT, complete moisture, lip medex, herbal answer or medicated ointment 0.15-0.38 oz = $1.50 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy one Blistex lip product starting in price at $2.29 ?
Use the $0.55/1 coupon found in 11/14 SS
Pay $1.74
Get back a $1.50 Ecb
Final cost $0.24!

Right Guard Sport, Xtreme, Total Defence, or Dry Idea 2-4 oz $2.99 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)Buy 2 Dry Idea Deodorants
Use the buy one get one free coupon from the 10/31 RP
Plus, use the $2/1 Dry Idea coupon from the October issue of InStyle Mag.
Pay $0.99
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost 2 for FREE! 
*If you don’t have the above $2/1 coupon, you can use the $1/1 coupon found here.

Oral-B vitality floss action toothbrush $23 = $13 Ecb (limit 2!!)
Use the $10/1 coupon found in 11/14 RP
Pay $13
Get back a $13 Ecb
Final cost FREE!

Libby’s 100% pure pumpkin $1.29
Use the $1/2 coupon found in 8/29 RP
Final cost $0.79 each!

Heinz gravy 12 oz $0.88
Use the $1/3 coupon found here
Final cost $0.55 each!

Stovetop stuffing 6 oz $0.88
Use the $1/2 coupon found here
Final cost only $0.38 each!

Mentos gum 15 ct $0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon found in 10/3 SS
Final cost FREE!

Sure deodorant 2.6-2.7 oz Buy 1 get 1 Free
Priced at $2.99 (based on online price)
Use 2 $1/1 coupon found in 10/17 SS
Final cost $0.49 each!

Wet n’ Wild Cosmetics Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Buy 8 Wet’ Wild lip glosses $1.99 each (based on online price)
Minus buy 1 get 1 50% off sale = $11.94
Use the $5 off $10 or more in Wet n’ Wild products coupon from the All You mag. November issue
Final cost $0.87 each!

Nature Made heart health supplements or Vitamin D Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy vitamin D $4.49 (based on online price)
Use 2 $1/1 coupon found here
Final cost $1.25 each!

For a complete list of this week's CVS coupon match-ups, visit Hip2Save!

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CVS Deals - Week of 10/31

Here are what I consider to be the best (i.e. free or close to free) deals at CVS this week:

NOTE: For you couponing newbies out there, SS = smart source insert, RP = red plum insert, and PG = proctor & gamble insert.

**HIDDEN ECB DEAL**
I've heard that Cold Buster Warming Syrum (UPC 85004700108) is on sale for $8.99 and that you get a $8.99 ECB, making it FREE.  I've heard there is a limit of one.
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Brita pitcher filters 3 pk $14.99 = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon found here
Pay $12.99
Get back $5 Ecb
Final cost = $7.99!

Oral-B pulsar, CrossAction, stages Battery Power toothbrush $4.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 10/31 PG
Pay $1.99
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost = FREE!

Schick Hydro 3 or 5 1ct $8.99 = $4 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $4/1 coupon from the 10/3 SS
Pay $4.99
Get back $4 Ecb
Final cost = $0.99!

Olay body wash 23.6 oz $7 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy Olay Body Wash $7
Buy 1 Travel size Secret Deodorant $0.99
Total = $7.99
Use the $5/1 Select Olay product with Secret purchase coupon from the 10/31 PG
Pay $2.99
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost = FREE!

Olay Pro-X exfoliating cleanser 6 oz $10 = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 9/26 PG (expires 10/31)
Pay $8
Get back $5 Ecb
Final cost = $3

Select Grocery or snack items 10/$10
Buy 3 Nissin Chow Mein products
Use the $1/3 coupon found in 10/3 SS
Final cost = $0.66 each!

Life Savers 6.25-7 oz Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 bags of life savers $2.29 (based on online price)
Use the $1/2 coupon found in 10/10 RP
Final cost = $0.64 each!

Purex complete 3-in-1 laundry sheets Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 3-in-1 laundry sheets ~$7.99 each
Minus bogo sale = $7.99 for both
Use 2 $3/1 coupons found in 10/10 RP
Final cost only = $1 each!

Spend $25 on Select P&G products = $16 instant savings on Toy Story 3 DVD
Deal Scenario:
Buy Charmin bonus 16 pk (+ 4 double rolls free) $9.97
Bounty paper towels reg rolls 8 pk $6.97
Buy 6 Puffs reg or plus lotion 60-108 ct tissue $0.97 each = $5.82
Buy 3 Dawn 9.5-10.3 dish soap $0.97 = $2.91
Total now = $25.67
Plus, buy the Toy Story 3 DVD $19.99- $16 instant savings = $3.99
Total = $29.66
Use the $0.25/1 Charmin coupon from the 10/10 PG
Use the $0.50/1 Bounty coupon from the 10/31 PG
Use 2 $0.25 off 3 Puffs singles coupon from the 9/26 PG (Exp. 10/31!)
Use 3 $0.25/1 Dawn coupons from the 9/26 PG (Exp. 10/31!)
Final cost = only $27.66 for ALL the above, including the $19.99 Toy Story 3 DVD!
(NOTE: You can also get a $5 rebate when you purchase the Toy Story 3 DVD AND 3 select Campbell’s or SpaghettiOs products!)

For a complete list of this week's CVS coupon match-ups, visit Hip2Save!.

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CVS Deals - Week of 10/24

It doesn't look like a super good coupon week for CVS, but here are what I consider to be the best deals:

Progresso soup 18.5-19 oz $0.99
Buy 4 Progresso soups
Total = $3.96
Use the $1/4 coupon from the 9/13 or 10/3 General Mills insert or found here
Final cost $0.74 each!

Dove, Yardley, Lever 2000, or Ivory 3.15-4.25 oz bar or ivory 3 pk $0.99
Use the $0.25/1 Ivory coupon from the 9/26 or 10/10 Proctor & Gamble insert
Final cost $0.74!

Ultra Air Wick freshmatic kit 6.17 oz $5.99
Use the $4/1 coupon found here (click the “Coupons” tab)
Final cost $1.99!
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For those of you who have a red coupon kiosk at your CVS where you can scan your CVS card and receive CVS coupons, here are some potential "magic coupon machine" deals (if you're lucky enough to receive these coupons):
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If you receive the $6/2 Garnier Products CVS coupon:

Garnier Products on sale buy one get one 50% off

Buy 2 Garnier Facial Cleansers at ~$6.50 each = ~$9.75 after sale

Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 10/10 red plum insert

Use the $6/2 CVS coupon

Final cost = ~$0.25 moneymaker!
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If you receive the $4 off Any 2 Kiss or Broadway Nails:

Kiss/Broadway Nails on sale buy one get one 50% off

Buy 2 Broadway Nails ~$5 each = ~$7.50 for 2 after the sale

Use 2 $2/1 coupons found here

Use the $4/2 CVS coupon

Final cost = ~$0.50 moneymaker!
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If you receive the $1/2 Hershey's, Mars or other Fun Size Candies coupon:

Hershey's Fun Size Candy on sale 2/$4 (through Tuesday only!)

Use the $1/2 Hershey's coupon from the 10/17 smart source insert

Use the $1/2 CVS coupon

Final cost = $1 per bag!  Perfect for halloween!!
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For a complete list of this week's CVS coupon match-ups, visit Hip2Save!

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