Is it worth buying a refurbished Samsung phone?

Yes, a refurbished Samsung phone is worth it. Every device passes a thorough professional inspection and comes with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day return window. You get the full Samsung software experience, including Galaxy AI on S24 and S25 models, for up to 70% less than retail. The Galaxy S, A, and Z series are all available.

Which is the best refurbished Samsung phone to buy?

The best choice depends on your budget and what you need the phone for: Galaxy S series (S21, S22, S23, S24, S25): flagship performance and premium cameras; the S24 and S25 include Galaxy AI features Galaxy A series (A53, A54, A55): reliable everyday performance at more accessible price points Galaxy Z series (Z Fold, Z Flip): foldable screens for power users

Will a refurbished Samsung phone from Back Market work on my carrier?

Most refurbished Samsung phones listed as Unlocked on Back Market are compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile. Verizon compatibility varies by model, so check the individual product listing before buying. Each listing clearly shows carrier status (Unlocked or carrier-specific), so there are no surprises at checkout.

What condition grade should I choose for a refurbished Samsung phone?

Back Market has four condition grades for refurbished Samsung phones. Every grade guarantees 100% functionality, at least 80% battery health, and a factory reset before shipping: Fair: visible wear marks; fully functional in every way Good: light scratches; fully functional Excellent: minimal cosmetic wear, close to new in appearance Premium: almost no signs of use, with only genuine manufacturer parts and batteries (minimum 90% battery capacity). A higher grade means better cosmetics and battery health, at a higher price point. See the full grade descriptions on the Back Market quality page.

Which is the best site to buy refurbished Samsung phones?

Back Market is a dedicated marketplace for refurbished tech. Every order of refurbished smartphones on Back Market includes: Savings of up to 70% vs. retail A 1-year commercial warranty from the seller, on every purchase 30 days to change your mind, with free returns Sellers vetted against Back Market's Quality Charter A thorough up to 100-point professional quality inspection on every device before shipping

Is buying a refurbished Samsung phone better for the environment?

Yes. Choosing a refurbished Samsung phone instead of buying new generates 92% less greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing phase, according to the ADEME 2022 study. Roughly 80% of a smartphone's carbon footprint happens before it's ever switched on. Every refurbished phone sold is an existing device getting a second life, which means fewer new devices manufactured and less e-waste generated.

Refurbished Samsung Phones

Name: Refurbished Samsung phones | Galaxy S, A & Z
Brand: Back Market
Price: 334.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.29 (71088 reviews)

Refurbished Samsung phones, professionally tested by vetted sellers before every sale. Whether you're looking for the latest Samsung Galaxy S25, or a foldable Galaxy Z Fold or Z Flip, there are hundreds of options at prices well below retail....

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Galaxy S24 • Unlocked

(538)

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Refurbished price:$334.74

Versus $799.99 new

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Galaxy S25 • Unlocked

(278)

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Refurbished price:$420.00

Versus $899.00 new

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Galaxy S25+ • Unlocked

(206)

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Refurbished price:$514.00

Versus $999.99 new

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Galaxy S22 5G • Unlocked

(1,862)

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Refurbished price:$159.64

Versus $579.00 new

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Galaxy S23 • Unlocked

(1,126)

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Refurbished price:$262.00

Versus $799.00 new

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Galaxy S25 Ultra • Unlocked

(293)

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Refurbished price:$700.39

Versus $1,249.99 new

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Galaxy Z Flip6 • Unlocked

(282)

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Refurbished price:$350.19

Versus $1,099.00 new

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Galaxy Z Fold7 • Unlocked

(41)

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Refurbished price:$1,493.49

Versus $2,199.99 new

Galaxy Z Fold6 • Unlocked

(367)

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Refurbished price:$2,019.97

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Galaxy S22+ 5G • Unlocked

(1,234)

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Refurbished price:$175.09

Versus $999.00 new

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Galaxy S23 Ultra • Unlocked

(1,226)

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Refurbished price:$399.98

Versus $1,199.99 new

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Galaxy S24 Ultra • Unlocked

(845)

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Refurbished price:$539.00

Versus $1,399.00 new

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Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G • Unlocked

(2,111)

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Refurbished price:$300.00

Versus $1,073.99 new

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Galaxy S21 5G • Unlocked

(3,120)

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Refurbished price:$139.04

Versus $1,000.00 new

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Galaxy S23+ • Unlocked

(757)

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Refurbished price:$278.09

Versus $999.99 new

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Galaxy S24+ • Unlocked

(559)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$410.00

Versus $814.00 new

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Galaxy A15 5G • Unlocked

(122)

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Refurbished price:$103.00

Versus $207.99 new

Galaxy Z Flip5 • Unlocked

(438)

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Refurbished price:$299.00

Versus $1,059.00 new

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Galaxy A16 5G • Unlocked

(68)

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Refurbished price:$119.00

Versus $195.00 new

Galaxy S21+ 5G • Unlocked

(966)

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Refurbished price:$169.00

Versus $1,000.00 new

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Galaxy S21 FE 5G • Unlocked

(420)

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Refurbished price:$176.00

Versus $599.00 new

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Galaxy Z Flip7 • Unlocked

(100)

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Refurbished price:$563.00

Versus $999.00 new

Galaxy S20 FE 5G • Unlocked

(1,280)

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Refurbished price:$144.19

Versus $699.00 new

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Galaxy S23 FE • Unlocked

(144)

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Refurbished price:$205.00

Versus $799.00 new

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Galaxy S25 FE • Unlocked

(39)

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Refurbished price:$379.98

Versus $649.00 new

Galaxy A14 5G • Unlocked

(195)

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Refurbished price:$88.00

Versus $249.99 new

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G • Unlocked

(1,420)

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Refurbished price:$236.89

Versus $1,299.99 new

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Galaxy S26 • Unlocked

(1)

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Refurbished price:$661.00

Versus $899.00 new

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Galaxy Note20 5G • Unlocked

(976)

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Refurbished price:$226.80

Versus $999.00 new

Galaxy A32 5G • Unlocked

(170)

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Refurbished price:$89.00

Versus $299.99 new

Galaxy A53 5G • Unlocked

(99)

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Refurbished price:$114.95

Versus $349.99 new

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Customer reviews for Refurbished Samsung Phones

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71,088 verified reviews

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Accessories
4.2/5
Appearance
4.4/5
Battery
4.2/5
Lens & Camera
4.5/5
Overall performance
4.2/5
Packaging
4.5/5
Shipping
4.5/5

Reviews

Bd C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/15/26, United States.
I am profoundly grateful to have received my Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 128GB in Black, arriving in pristine condition—its screen unmarred, battery fully optimized, casing immaculate, and all ports, buttons, and camera lenses functioning flawlessly upon meticulous inspection. Back Market’s exemplary customer support representatives, Anna and Kat, resolved every concern with unparalleled care and attentiveness, particularly as a disabled customer deserving of such tailored service. It is earnestly hoped that Back Market will offer protective phone covers tailored for refurbished devices.
Galaxy A42 5G 128GB - Black - Unlocked
Galaxy A42 5G 128GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
4/3/26
Jada D.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/3/26, United States.
I was so anxious buying refurbished. There's plenty of horror stories online about getting refurbished phones in awful condition and then having to deal with customer support from hell. But I needed a new phone and didn't want to contribute to the over-consumption we see every day from so many people. I saw the S24+ as my best option for price while still having many good years left of security updates from Samsung. When I first received it, I was worried, as I ordered it unlocked, but it came in a official Verizon refurbished box. But thankfully when I turned it on, it was unlocked as I purchased. The quality is amazing, there's genuinely no sign of it being used except for a couple extremely miniscule scratches on the screen. The actual phone itself is so good at multitasking, I can have so many apps running in the background without it getting slow or stuttering. I'm very happy with my purchase and will definitely look to buy from here again.
Galaxy S24+ 256GB - Purple - Unlocked
Galaxy S24+ 256GB - Purple - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
7/23/26
Tyler P.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 7/22/26, United States.
Great phone so far...!!! I was a bit nervous that it wouldn't be refurbished with Samsung oem parts because my last 2 phones were supposed to have all oem parts, but when they came the screen was aftermarket... but this is truly oem! So thanks so much! Also, I absolutely love the camera... so much better than my s22 ultra. Takes up more space, but it's definitely worth it... has pretty good performance, the GPU can't quite render the graphics perfect on highest grapgics settings on Xplane, but still decent... could does great, and RAM is approximately 55-65% used all the time...( I do have 3 background apps running all the time) but still works great!!!
Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB - Black - Unlocked
Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Premium
Close to perfection. The body may have tiny micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will be flawless.
Purchased
7/10/26
Kim K.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 7/12/26, United States.
I was very septic buying a refurbished phone. But reading reviews and good ratings and excellent price i wanted to try. Better than expected. Not a single scratch or anything showing it’s not brand new, except the box it came in. Not original packaging. All setup was smooth like on a new one. Only added a case. Very impressed and will use back market again.
Galaxy Z Fold6 512GB - Dark Blue - Unlocked
Galaxy Z Fold6 512GB - Dark Blue - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
6/26/26
Monica G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/8/26, United States.
Second purchase from Back Market. Had a Galaxy S22, dropped/broke the screen. Rather than fix the phone, decided to upgrade to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both purchases have been great, received as promised, no working problems. Side note: only problem, Me. Week after receiving phone, no time to purchase phone case acct spouse in hospital, dropped phone at hospital, have a cracked screen but no problems with phone.
Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB - Black - Unlocked
Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
7/13/26
Abby J.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/19/26, United States.
My phone arrived on the same day delivery anticipated it would, which is a rarity with majority of my online buys elsewhere. My Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is in immaculate condition. I am definitely satisfied with my purchase. I highly recommend Backmarket to anyone looking for refurbished tech. Oh yeah...I almost forgot! The cherry on top? Their customer service is top notch. And not just some help bot. I mean an actual human being will respond to you with impeccable timing. This is my 2nd purchase with Backmarket and I have absolutely no regrets. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB - Yellow - Unlocked
Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB - Yellow - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
4/9/26
Jamie C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/17/26, United States.
I got this for my daughter-in-law and she absolutely loves it. It’s in perfect condition even though it was listed as fair. This is the 5th phone I’ve bought from Back Market and I’ve not been disappointed yet. Plus i bought a laptop that I love. I recommend buying refurbished electronic items from Back Market.
Galaxy Z Fold5 512GB - Blue - Unlocked
Galaxy Z Fold5 512GB - Blue - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
4/14/26
Synjyn C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/11/25, United States.
it says the condition is fair but it's in immaculate condition, not a single mark on the screen or frame. they really went above and beyond to restore and refurbished this Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3!! I've been using it for a couple days now and can honestly say when I'm ready to upgrade to the next fold I will certainly be using BackMarket again! #LifeTimeCustomer
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G 256GB - Black - Locked AT&T
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G 256GB - Black - Locked AT&T
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
11/6/25
Beretta H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 9/10/25, United States.
I recently purchased a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S22+, and I am very pleased with the device. The phone arrived in excellent condition, with little visible scratches , and it looks almost brand new. Performance has been smooth so far, with fast processing speed, vibrant display quality, and a reliable battery life. I was a bit hesitant about buying refurbished, but this purchase exceeded my expectations. Overall, it feels like a great value for the price, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering a refurbished phone.
Galaxy S22+ 5G 128GB - Rose Gold - Unlocked
Galaxy S22+ 5G 128GB - Rose Gold - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
9/8/25
George T.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/16/25, United States.
I got the Samsung Galaxy s22 5G in excellent condition and as far as I can tell this baby is new. I love the way it works and how everything seemlessly works together well. This is my third device from backmarket.
Galaxy S22 5G 128GB - Rose Gold - Unlocked
Galaxy S22 5G 128GB - Rose Gold - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
11/10/25

Refurbished Samsung phones questions, answered

Yes, a refurbished Samsung phone is worth it. Every device passes a thorough professional inspection and comes with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day return window. You get the full Samsung software experience, including Galaxy AI on S24 and S25 models, for up to 70% less than retail. The Galaxy S, A, and Z series are all available.
The best choice depends on your budget and what you need the phone for:
Galaxy S series (S21, S22, S23, S24, S25): flagship performance and premium cameras; the S24 and S25 include Galaxy AI features
Galaxy A series (A53, A54, A55): reliable everyday performance at more accessible price points
Galaxy Z series (Z Fold, Z Flip): foldable screens for power users
Most refurbished Samsung phones listed as Unlocked on Back Market are compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile. Verizon compatibility varies by model, so check the individual product listing before buying. Each listing clearly shows carrier status (Unlocked or carrier-specific), so there are no surprises at checkout.
Back Market has four condition grades for refurbished Samsung phones. Every grade guarantees 100% functionality, at least 80% battery health, and a factory reset before shipping:
Fair: visible wear marks; fully functional in every way
Good: light scratches; fully functional
Excellent: minimal cosmetic wear, close to new in appearance
Premium: almost no signs of use, with only genuine manufacturer parts and batteries (minimum 90% battery capacity).
A higher grade means better cosmetics and battery health, at a higher price point. See the full grade descriptions on the Back Market quality page.
Back Market is a dedicated marketplace for refurbished tech. Every order of refurbished smartphones on Back Market includes:
Savings of up to 70% vs. retail
A 1-year commercial warranty from the seller, on every purchase
30 days to change your mind, with free returns
Sellers vetted against Back Market's Quality Charter
A thorough up to 100-point professional quality inspection on every device before shipping
Yes. Choosing a refurbished Samsung phone instead of buying new generates 92% less greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing phase, according to the ADEME 2022 study. Roughly 80% of a smartphone's carbon footprint happens before it's ever switched on. Every refurbished phone sold is an existing device getting a second life, which means fewer new devices manufactured and less e-waste generated.

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Why buy a refurbished Samsung smartphone

When you shop refurbished, you're likely getting some of the best deals and discounts on devices that perform like-new. At Back Market, customers typically save 30-70% off on average compared to the price of new when they buy a certified refurbished Samsung phone. All refurbished devices on our marketplace have been fully reconditioned, repaired (if necessary), cleaned and thoroughly tested to the same standards as a new one. This is the biggest difference between buying a used or pre-owned Samsung phone compared to a refurbished one.

If saving money isn't a big enough benefit for you, consider that buying a renewed Samsung is also a much friendlier environmental option compared to buying new. That's because these used phones are kept out of our landfills and renewed for a second life, so you'll be helping to reduce electronic waste and your carbon footprint when you shop refurbished.

Best place to buy a refurbished Samsung phone

You'll find the biggest selection, highest product quality and lowest prices on restored Samsung phones at Back Market. That's because we specialize specifically in refurbished tech and take the time to carefully vet every seller on our marketplace to ensure customers are getting reliable devices that perform like-new. We have over 2,000 Samsung phones to choose from with price ranges to fit almost anyone's budget.

Staying true to our brand, we're also a huge advocate for environmental change. In fact, at the beginning of 2023, we hit a milestone for preventing 1 million tons of carbon emission (CO2) from entering the atmosphere. You can help contribute to a better circular economy when you shop Samsung deals on our platform.

Samsung phone warranty and return policy

All Samsung device purchases on Back Market come with free standard shipping, a 1-year warranty, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. We want to make sure you can shop with confidence and find the best Samsung phone for your needs at lower prices.

What to expect when buying a refurbished Samsung smartphone

If this is your first time buying refurbished, you might not be sure what to expect from your purchase. First, understand that your phone may have external cosmetic flaws depending on the condition you choose (Back Market offers devices of Fair, Good and Excellent quality). However, whatever the condition, any external blemishes will not affect your smartphone performance and you can expect your device to perform as if it were newly opened directly from the Samsung Store. You should also be confident that your Samsung phone is backed by a 1-year warranty, meaning in the rare case that any defects arise (outside of accidental damage) within 12 months of your delivery date, then you're entitled to your choice of a repair, replacement or reimbursement.

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If you already have a Samsung that you're looking to replace, consider trading it into Back Market to give you a little extra budget for your next upgrade. We make the process simple for you, and we'll give you a free online quote when you answer a few easy questions about your current phone model.

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