Letter box stamps

September 11, 2014

I plan on placing some letter boxes and I need a source for stamps.

I don't want to hear from those that are die hard make your own stamps people.

Everyone is free to play the game as they wish.

7.4k · September 11, 2014

Office supply store. Just buy a bunch of stamps that say things like "DRAFT" and "COPY" and "FAXED." Should be just right for your needs.

13.8k · September 11, 2014

Michaels, AC Moore, many arts & crafts stores carry 'em.

We actually have a rubber stamp store a bit aways from us.

Have any little craft shops nearby, someone would know.

September 11, 2014

Office supply store. Just buy a bunch of stamps that say things like "DRAFT" and "COPY" and "FAXED." Should be just right for your needs.

Thanks! Yawn

2.1k · September 11, 2014

You can take a doodle into a number of brick and mortar stores and have a stamp made for reasonable. I have two stamps that look like my profile image, I think each one cost four bucks.

Also lots of online sources, just google 'make stamp from my drawing".

I know you said you don't want to make one, but they aren't hard to make. I 'be made a few large block printing stamps over the years.

10.1k · September 11, 2014

Office supply store. Just buy a bunch of stamps that say things like "DRAFT" and "COPY" and "FAXED." Should be just right for your needs.

Thanks! Yawn

The whole idea of a Letterbox Hybrid is to have an original stamp. If you don't want to have an original stamp, why bother? Make them Multis. Then you don't have to bother.

September 11, 2014

Michaels, AC Moore, many arts & crafts stores carry 'em.

We actually have a rubber stamp store a bit aways from us.

Have any little craft shops nearby, someone would know.

Ive checked Michaels, I think the office store would probably be a little on the spendy side. Im putting out some letter boxes on some trails and would need probably 15 or 20.

Thanks for your help.

September 11, 2014

Office supply store. Just buy a bunch of stamps that say things like "DRAFT" and "COPY" and "FAXED." Should be just right for your needs.

Thanks! Yawn

Man stop that. Yawn! Now you have me yawning. You can also try Michael's if you aren't finished putting out your LBs

September 11, 2014

Office supply store. Just buy a bunch of stamps that say things like "DRAFT" and "COPY" and "FAXED." Should be just right for your needs.

Thanks! Yawn

The whole idea of a Letterbox Hybrid is to have an original stamp. If you don't want to have an original stamp, why bother? Make them Multis. Then you don't have to bother.

I don't want to hear from those that are die hard make your own stamps people.

Am I missing something?

September 11, 2014

You can take a doodle into a number of brick and mortar stores and have a stamp made for reasonable. I have two stamps that look like my profile image, I think each one cost four bucks.

Also lots of online sources, just google 'make stamp from my drawing".

I know you said you don't want to make one, but they aren't hard to make. I 'be made a few large block printing stamps over the years.

Each stamp should be different but I could come up with some theme and have different stamps made based on that.

Thanks!

September 11, 2014

Office supply store. Just buy a bunch of stamps that say things like "DRAFT" and "COPY" and "FAXED." Should be just right for your needs.

Thanks! Yawn

Man stop that. Yawn! Now you have me yawning. You can also try Michael's if you aren't finished putting out your LBs

Hey buddy

7.4k · September 11, 2014

I hear you can make stamps from potatoes.

http://www.marthastewart.com/270459/potato-stamping

3.8k · September 11, 2014

You insist on a letterbox rather than a multi, but still have stamps? I'm sure you can even find stamps in Walmart. Or the dollar store- can't get much cheaper than that. I'd suggest to even try a place that makes stamps for cachers. They should be able to do anything, and you just tell them what to do, and pay them. Can't get easier than that.

September 11, 2014

I hear you can make stamps from potatoes.

http://www.marthastewart.com/270459/potato-stamping

Thanks! :blink:

7.4k · September 11, 2014

I hear you can make stamps from potatoes.

http://www.marthastewart.com/270459/potato-stamping

Thanks!

Apples are cool for stamping too. If you cut them across the middle there's a little star.

September 11, 2014

You insist on a letterbox rather than a multi, but still have stamps? I'm sure you can even find stamps in Walmart. Or the dollar store- can't get much cheaper than that. I'd suggest to even try a place that makes stamps for cachers. They should be able to do anything, and you just tell them what to do, and pay them. Can't get easier than that.

Letterboxes and multis are different types so Im not sure how they got in the mix? I was wondering if anyone knew of a local or online source is the reason I started this thread.

7.4k · September 11, 2014

You insist on a letterbox rather than a multi, but still have stamps? I'm sure you can even find stamps in Walmart. Or the dollar store- can't get much cheaper than that. I'd suggest to even try a place that makes stamps for cachers. They should be able to do anything, and you just tell them what to do, and pay them. Can't get easier than that.

Letterboxes and multis are different types so Im not sure how they got in the mix? I was wondering if anyone knew of a local or online source is the reason I started this thread.

A good letterbox involves letterbox clues and a unique stamp. Without the unique stamp, it's just a multi. Without the clues, it's just a traditional with a stamp in it.

September 11, 2014

You insist on a letterbox rather than a multi, but still have stamps? I'm sure you can even find stamps in Walmart. Or the dollar store- can't get much cheaper than that. I'd suggest to even try a place that makes stamps for cachers. They should be able to do anything, and you just tell them what to do, and pay them. Can't get easier than that.

Letterboxes and multis are different types so Im not sure how they got in the mix? I was wondering if anyone knew of a local or online source is the reason I started this thread.

A good letterbox involves letterbox clues and a unique stamp. Without the unique stamp, it's just a multi. Without the clues, it's just a traditional with a stamp in it.

A TRUE letterbox should not be listed on GEOCACHING and a TRUE LETTERBOXER wouldn't even be on here to see this. I have an idea maybe you can make me 15 or 20 stamps and then the problem would be solved.

If your offended with me using premade stamps maybe you should go back and read the second line on my original post.

7.4k · September 11, 2014

A TRUE letterbox should not be listed on GEOCACHING and a TRUE LETTERBOXER wouldn't even be on here to see this. I have an idea maybe you can make me 15 or 20 stamps and then the problem would be solved.

If your offended with me using premade stamps maybe you should go back and read the second line on my original post.

You are allowed to cross-list them if you so choose. That's kind of the purpose of the letterbox hybrid category, actually.

1.4k · September 11, 2014

You insist on a letterbox rather than a multi, but still have stamps? I'm sure you can even find stamps in Walmart. Or the dollar store- can't get much cheaper than that. I'd suggest to even try a place that makes stamps for cachers. They should be able to do anything, and you just tell them what to do, and pay them. Can't get easier than that.

Letterboxes and multis are different types so Im not sure how they got in the mix? I was wondering if anyone knew of a local or online source is the reason I started this thread.

A good letterbox involves letterbox clues and a unique stamp. Without the unique stamp, it's just a multi. Without the clues, it's just a traditional with a stamp in it.

A TRUE letterbox should not be listed on GEOCACHING and a TRUE LETTERBOXER wouldn't even be on here to see this. I have an idea maybe you can make me 15 or 20 stamps and then the problem would be solved.

If your offended with me using premade stamps maybe you should go back and read the second line on my original post.

Sounds like you want to place a geocache with a stamp in it, not a letter box. If you are going to put out a letter box hybrid you need to have a unique stamp, and you need to have clues to find it, on the cache page.

If you don't want to do this, you can call it whatever you want, but it won't be a letter box. <_<

September 11, 2014

You insist on a letterbox rather than a multi, but still have stamps? I'm sure you can even find stamps in Walmart. Or the dollar store- can't get much cheaper than that. I'd suggest to even try a place that makes stamps for cachers. They should be able to do anything, and you just tell them what to do, and pay them. Can't get easier than that.

Letterboxes and multis are different types so Im not sure how they got in the mix? I was wondering if anyone knew of a local or online source is the reason I started this thread.

A good letterbox involves letterbox clues and a unique stamp. Without the unique stamp, it's just a multi. Without the clues, it's just a traditional with a stamp in it.

A TRUE letterbox should not be listed on GEOCACHING and a TRUE LETTERBOXER wouldn't even be on here to see this. I have an idea maybe you can make me 15 or 20 stamps and then the problem would be solved.

If your offended with me using premade stamps maybe you should go back and read the second line on my original post.

Sounds like you want to place a geocache with a stamp in it, not a letter box. If you are going to put out a letter box hybrid you need to have a unique stamp, and you need to have clues to find it, on the cache page.

If you don't want to do this, you can call it whatever you want, but it won't be a letter box.

Ill call it a LETTERBOX thanks! :blink:

September 11, 2014

4. Letterbox Hybrids

This cache type pays homage to an older form of scavenger hunt. A Letterbox Hybrid must include significant GPS usage for at least part of the hunt. Letterbox-style clues may be used to guide seekers to the container, but only if the clues are accompanied by coordinates specific to the hide. The container for a Letterbox Hybrid must include A STAMP, which stays with the geocache and may be used by letter-boxers to stamp their personal letter-boxing book. The cache can be logged without using the stamp.

Hmn? Doesn't mention anything about being a HOMEADE stamp!

September 11, 2014

Go to Joann's Fabric and look for the stamps made by Melisa and Doug. They are $5.99 there and come in a variety of themes, hearts, cars, etc. About 6-8 small stamps in the box. I would call first to see what they have in stock. Another place to look is craigslist. Just type in rubber stamps or craft stamps.

7.5k · September 11, 2014

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Office supply store. Just buy a bunch of stamps that say things like "DRAFT" and "COPY" and "FAXED." Should be just right for your needs.

Or ask a friend with a kid for anything from their toy box. Or the dollar store - you can get a star stamp or a smiley or maybe a teddy bear stamp. Maybe even 2 for a buck. Or throw a fancy hole punch into the box (dollar store craft aisle). No one cares about the stamp. It's the icon that matters.

7.5k · September 11, 2014

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4. Letterbox Hybrids

This cache type pays homage to an older form of scavenger hunt. A Letterbox Hybrid must include significant GPS usage for at least part of the hunt. Letterbox-style clues may be used to guide seekers to the container, but only if the clues are accompanied by coordinates specific to the hide. The container for a Letterbox Hybrid must include A STAMP, which stays with the geocache and may be used by letter-boxers to stamp their personal letter-boxing book. The cache can be logged without using the stamp.

Hmn? Doesn't mention anything about being a HOMEADE stamp!

No, but people are telling you how to plant a good authentic letterbox. You can do as you please. I'm guessing you are a letterbox icon collector. Or perhaps your area needs the icon for statistics collectors and for challenges.

Edited September 11, 2014 by L0ne.R

1.4k · September 11, 2014

1410407526[/url]' post='5426153']
4. Letterbox Hybrids

This cache type pays homage to an older form of scavenger hunt. A Letterbox Hybrid must include significant GPS usage for at least part of the hunt. Letterbox-style clues may be used to guide seekers to the container, but only if the clues are accompanied by coordinates specific to the hide. The container for a Letterbox Hybrid must include A STAMP, which stays with the geocache and may be used by letter-boxers to stamp their personal letter-boxing book. The cache can be logged without using the stamp.

Hmn? Doesn't mention anything about being a HOMEADE stamp!

No, but people are telling how to plant a good authentic letterbox. You can do as you please. I'm guessing you are a letterbox icon collector. Or perhaps your area needs the icon for statistics collectors and for challenges.

I suspect you are right on, he wants the icon, and doesn't give a darn about the cache.

September 11, 2014

I found a set of stamps on Ebay very reasonable. The series was alphabetic and the stamps were the letters of the alphabet with animals aruond them. A = alligator B = bear c+ cat etc. Theu were really kind of cute. Might try that route.

I also punch lettered punches in the caches whereby the cachers could punch out their caching name and use the letters to log their find on the bonus cache. I also placed clues in some of the caches for the bonus cache.

1.3k · September 11, 2014

What's with all the grief given to the OP? Good lord, if the LBX conforms to the guidelines, let him hide it in any manner he pleases. You are free to not look for it if you think it's lame.

If you want someone to hide higher quality caches, there are better ways to help than to browbeat them when they ask questions.

3.8k · September 11, 2014

A TRUE letterbox should not be listed on GEOCACHING and a TRUE LETTERBOXER wouldn't even be on here to see this.

So, then I guess you have to place a multi Oh well, no need for the stamp then....

15.4k · September 11, 2014

Places like Oriental Trading Company and party stores sell multi-packs of assorted self-inking stamps. A local open space district uses them in a series of caches, so finders can stamp "passports" that record which caches they've found. When you fill your passport, you can turn it in to receive a geocoin.

For something like that, I think these cheap self-inking stamps are great. I'm not a letterboxer, but I wouldn't use these cheap stamps for a LBH cache. Custom stamps don't have to be elaborate, and many letterboxers seem to appreciate even the simplest custom stamp more than any off-the-shelf stamp.

I've found multi-caches and mystery/puzzle caches that used letterbox style clues (in addition to accurate GPS coordinates), but didn't have stamps. It seems to me that if you're going to do a LBH cache, then you should put some effort into the stamp. If you just want the letterbox style clues, but don't care about the stamp, then go ahead and list it as a multi-cache or as a mystery/puzzle cache.

10.2k · September 11, 2014

What's with all the grief given to the OP? Good lord, if the LBX conforms to the guidelines, let him hide it in any manner he pleases. You are free to not look for it if you think it's lame.

If you want someone to hide higher quality caches, there are better ways to help than to browbeat them when they ask questions.

How about 66% (2 out of three sentences) of the original post was in your face and confrontational? :blink:

7.4k · September 11, 2014

4. Letterbox Hybrids

This cache type pays homage to an older form of scavenger hunt. A Letterbox Hybrid must include significant GPS usage for at least part of the hunt. Letterbox-style clues may be used to guide seekers to the container, but only if the clues are accompanied by coordinates specific to the hide. The container for a Letterbox Hybrid must include A STAMP, which stays with the geocache and may be used by letter-boxers to stamp their personal letter-boxing book. The cache can be logged without using the stamp.

Hmn? Doesn't mention anything about being a HOMEADE stamp!

No, you are always welcome to bare minimum effort required to get the thing published.

A *good* letterbox hybrid incorporates GPS use with letterbox clues, and has a unique stamp.

7.5k · September 11, 2014

You can take a doodle into a number of brick and mortar stores and have a stamp made for reasonable. I have two stamps that look like my profile image, I think each one cost four bucks.

Also lots of online sources, just google 'make stamp from my drawing".

I know you said you don't want to make one, but they aren't hard to make. I 'be made a few large block printing stamps over the years.

This is really good advice for people who want to create a more authentic letterbox experience. You don't even need to draw it yourself (although a simple doodle by the cache owner elevates the uniqueness of the letterbox experience). Custom stamps using line drawings were the first type of letterboxing stamps, where it all began in Dartmoor England. They were a unique way to identify a letterbox find. Here are some examples:

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and some of the more fancy stamps:

You don't even need artistic skill to make a custom stamp. Use line drawings that you can find on the web for free - example here's a google image search for: vintage line drawings. Plop the image into Word and add some text. Download the file and take it to Staples (or another business supply company or stamp making online source).

This summer I found 2 fantastic letterboxes that used directional clues and custom made stamps. One was a tour of a small town known for it's cheese. The final had a custom made stamp of a line drawing of a wedge of swiss cheese. The stamp also included the GC code and name of the cache. The other was a tour of a large cemetery that had a Romeo and Juliet theme, cool visit to a unique headstone, final had a custom stamp with a tombstone and R&J quote plus the GC#.

Edited September 11, 2014 by L0ne.R

7.4k · September 11, 2014

1.3k · September 11, 2014

I helped my sister put out a letterbox hybrid in commemoration of a deceased pet. She carved two different stamps into each side of an eraser and they were excellent.

I didn't want to lose the originals (which are works of art), so I made several impressions of each side onto paper which I scanned. I sent the images to Staples and had two self-inking stamps made.

One lives in the letterbox, and the other is now her personal caching stamp.

10.1k · September 11, 2014

You missed:

September 12, 2014

Check out "Hobby Lobby" on line. That maybe what you are looking for $10 or less for a "barrel" of stamps. 16 3/4 inch stamps.

I hope this helps.

~Shaggy~

September 12, 2014

What's with all the grief given to the OP? Good lord, if the LBX conforms to the guidelines, let him hide it in any manner he pleases. You are free to not look for it if you think it's lame.

If you want someone to hide higher quality caches, there are better ways to help than to browbeat them when they ask questions.

Thank you!! It really was a simple question but you are correct most of the people on here are just waiting to beat up on the first new poster.

Thanks for your input.

September 12, 2014

Check out "Hobby Lobby" on line. That maybe what you are looking for $10 or less for a "barrel" of stamps. 16 3/4 inch stamps.

I hope this helps.

~Shaggy~

Thanks Shaggy for your help.

September 12, 2014

You missed:

That will be my next series dedicated to you of course!

September 12, 2014

4. Letterbox Hybrids

This cache type pays homage to an older form of scavenger hunt. A Letterbox Hybrid must include significant GPS usage for at least part of the hunt. Letterbox-style clues may be used to guide seekers to the container, but only if the clues are accompanied by coordinates specific to the hide. The container for a Letterbox Hybrid must include A STAMP, which stays with the geocache and may be used by letter-boxers to stamp their personal letter-boxing book. The cache can be logged without using the stamp.

Hmn? Doesn't mention anything about being a HOMEADE stamp!

No, you are always welcome to bare minimum effort required to get the thing published.

A *good* letterbox hybrid incorporates GPS use with letterbox clues, and has a unique stamp.

Thanks with over 500 hides I cut as many corners as possible and I put absolutely zero effort in maintaining them and you should read all the disappointment in the logs that are posted. No really go look at them ALL! :blink:

September 12, 2014

I got this from my local stationery store for $3. its not exactly an ordinary stamp.

But yes, I am looking at getting some of my own image made up. I think thats a nicer idea.

September 12, 2014

Multiple stamps with LAME on them shouldn't cost you too much.

9.3k · September 12, 2014

Stamp K

Cache title Cache Or Die! :laughing:

7.8k · September 12, 2014

Thanks with over 500 hides I cut as many corners as possible and I put absolutely zero effort in maintaining them and you should read all the disappointment in the logs that are posted. No really go look at them ALL!

I didn't look at them all, but I scanned through a number of pages from throughout your hiding history. What I saw was a lot of micros which are garnering few Favourite Points and quite a few caches with maintenance issues judging by all the red wrenches. Together with an attempt to place a large number of low-quality instances of a rarer cache type (probably with the intention of helping some people complete a challenge cache like this one), and that the 20 recently-placed LBHs have earned a grand total of 4 FPs out of several hundred finds, I'd have to question whether the above quote is actually sarcastic or not. My suggestion is to lay off the mass-hiding for a while, do some maintenance on your existing caches and archive some if you can't adequately maintain them all, and spend more time on making fewer quality caches rather than a large quantity of low-quality caches.

Of course, this is all my personal opinion based on looking at your list of hides as per your invitation. I don't know you personally and haven't found any of your caches, so the above is based entirely on the online listings and I could be completely off-base. If I am, then I offer my apologies.

As for the original discussion, there's more to a Letterbox Hybrid cache than putting a stamp in it (store-bought or not). If you think otherwise, then you probably don't understand the intention of the Letterbox Hybrid cache type.

10.2k · September 12, 2014

Thanks with over 500 hides I cut as many corners as possible and I put absolutely zero effort in maintaining them and you should read all the disappointment in the logs that are posted. No really go look at them ALL!

I didn't look at them all, but I scanned through a number of pages from throughout your hiding history. What I saw was a lot of micros which are garnering few Favourite Points and quite a few caches with maintenance issues judging by all the red wrenches. Together with an attempt to place a large number of low-quality instances of a rarer cache type (probably with the intention of helping some people complete a challenge cache like this one), and that the 20 recently-placed LBHs have earned a grand total of 4 FPs out of several hundred finds, I'd have to question whether the above quote is actually sarcastic or not. My suggestion is to lay off the mass-hiding for a while, do some maintenance on your existing caches and archive some if you can't adequately maintain them all, and spend more time on making fewer quality caches rather than a large quantity of low-quality caches.

Of course, this is all my personal opinion based on looking at your list of hides as per your invitation. I don't know you personally and haven't found any of your caches, so the above is based entirely on the online listings and I could be completely off-base. If I am, then I offer my apologies.

As for the original discussion, there's more to a Letterbox Hybrid cache than putting a stamp in it (store-bought or not). If you think otherwise, then you probably don't understand the intention of the Letterbox Hybrid cache type.

Yes, personal invitation received here too. I might have actually opened 2 or 3 of them, as 99.9% of them are PMO, and I'm adverse to showing up in audit logs. I see over 500 hides with well under 500 FP's; maybe only about 200 or so. (Edit, I sorted by favorite points, and there's maybe 350 on 500 caches) Not a good track record, either way. I think I might have a few more than 50 FP's on my 50 career hides on this site.

The reason? Hand carved stamps, of course.

Edited September 13, 2014 by Mr.Yuck

7.7k · September 12, 2014

Check out "Hobby Lobby" on line. That maybe what you are looking for $10 or less for a "barrel" of stamps. 16 3/4 inch stamps.

My first reaction to this is "that's a HUGE stamp!" before I realize you meant sixteen counts of 3/4" sized stamps

September 13, 2014

Thanks with over 500 hides I cut as many corners as possible and I put absolutely zero effort in maintaining them and you should read all the disappointment in the logs that are posted. No really go look at them ALL!

I didn't look at them all, but I scanned through a number of pages from throughout your hiding history. What I saw was a lot of micros which are garnering few Favourite Points and quite a few caches with maintenance issues judging by all the red wrenches. Together with an attempt to place a large number of low-quality instances of a rarer cache type (probably with the intention of helping some people complete a challenge cache like this one), and that the 20 recently-placed LBHs have earned a grand total of 4 FPs out of several hundred finds, I'd have to question whether the above quote is actually sarcastic or not. My suggestion is to lay off the mass-hiding for a while, do some maintenance on your existing caches and archive some if you can't adequately maintain them all, and spend more time on making fewer quality caches rather than a large quantity of low-quality caches.

Of course, this is all my personal opinion based on looking at your list of hides as per your invitation. I don't know you personally and haven't found any of your caches, so the above is based entirely on the online listings and I could be completely off-base. If I am, then I offer my apologies.

As for the original discussion, there's more to a Letterbox Hybrid cache than putting a stamp in it (store-bought or not). If you think otherwise, then you probably don't understand the intention of the Letterbox Hybrid cache type.

Had you of opened just ONE of those with a NM you would of seen that maintenance had been done awhile back but I failed yes Im not perfect, to post a proper MP (Maintenance Performed)log. A "Couple Hundred " Finds on my letterboxes? Put down the bottle and take another look! :blink:

1.3k · September 13, 2014

Thanks with over 500 hides I cut as many corners as possible and I put absolutely zero effort in maintaining them and you should read all the disappointment in the logs that are posted. No really go look at them ALL!

I didn't look at them all, but I scanned through a number of pages from throughout your hiding history. What I saw was a lot of micros which are garnering few Favourite Points and quite a few caches with maintenance issues judging by all the red wrenches. Together with an attempt to place a large number of low-quality instances of a rarer cache type (probably with the intention of helping some people complete a challenge cache like this one), and that the 20 recently-placed LBHs have earned a grand total of 4 FPs out of several hundred finds, I'd have to question whether the above quote is actually sarcastic or not. My suggestion is to lay off the mass-hiding for a while, do some maintenance on your existing caches and archive some if you can't adequately maintain them all, and spend more time on making fewer quality caches rather than a large quantity of low-quality caches.

Of course, this is all my personal opinion based on looking at your list of hides as per your invitation. I don't know you personally and haven't found any of your caches, so the above is based entirely on the online listings and I could be completely off-base. If I am, then I offer my apologies.

As for the original discussion, there's more to a Letterbox Hybrid cache than putting a stamp in it (store-bought or not). If you think otherwise, then you probably don't understand the intention of the Letterbox Hybrid cache type.

I certainly understand what you're saying and agree with it, but as defined by geocaching.com, a LBX CAN be just a traditional cache with a stamp in it. That's may be unfortunate, but it is allowed. While the "spirit" of a letterbox hybrid is to use letterbox style clues to find the container and then stamp your logbook with a hand carved stamped, neither of those elements are required.

7.4k · September 13, 2014

neither of those elements are required

Cache owner are always welcome to stoop to the lowest common denominator and put forth the bare minimum effort required to get a cache published. It's certainly not against the rules to publish a "letterbox" hybrid that is nothing more than a traditional with a store-bought "FAXED" stamp in it, but it is kind of weak.

Letter box stamps

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