lil leaf

What is your name or shopid - that is the name of your shop NOT the url. this will be the title of your post. *	Lil Leaf
How long have you been with zazzle	1-6 months
Is zazzle a hobby or job?	Part time job - i can really use the extra income
How much time do you put into zazzle?	5-10 hours per week - 1-2 hours a day
What is the most important advice you have received since starting at zazzle? *25 words or more please *	My mom is a Pro Seller and she has suggested that if I would buy it then I should post it. If I don't thik I'd ever buy it then it's not good enough. Also, she said to look to my husband and friends for honest opinions on my items. If they don't like them, other people won't either.
Do you do any promotion? If so how do you promote? *choose as many as apply *	Myspace Hand out business cards Bumper stick on a car Hand out freebies (flyers stickers buttons) Tell everyone you know about zazzle & your shop Use shop items/ gift certificates as gifts Wear or carry your own products
Do you set goals for yourself on zazzle?	Yes - to reach a certain number of designs/products over a set time period
Is zazzle hard work?	No - zazzle is fun and stress relieving I could do this all day long...and sometimes I do!!
How often do you look to see if you have a sale?	I check my emails/reports a couple times per day, when i first get up then later in the evening
Please list your shop urls - no * and no rf please. Use the .com extension. example: http://www.zazzle.com/shopaholicchick	http://www.zazzle.com/lilleaf

cammily

What is your name or shopid - that is the name of your shop NOT the url. this will be the title of your post. *	Cammily
How long have you been with zazzle	1-6 months
Is zazzle a hobby or job?	Hobby only if it makes money that's a bonus!
How much time do you put into zazzle?	5-10 hours per week - 1-2 hours a day
What is the most important advice you have received since starting at zazzle? *25 words or more please *	Patience, patience, patience - add some high quality products, some beautiful designs - and here you go. Zazzle is not to make fast money - but it is really fun, if you are interested in design.
Do you do any promotion? If so how do you promote? *choose as many as apply *	Write my own blog Submit to other zazzler's blogs Tweet/twitter
Do you set goals for yourself on zazzle?	Yes - to reach proseller
Is zazzle hard work?	Yes - it takes a lot of time and patience to get the designs just right on products so they will sell
How often do you look to see if you have a sale?	I check my emails/reports a couple times per day, when i first get up then later in the evening
Please list your shop urls - no * and no rf please. Use the .com extension. example: http://www.zazzle.com/shopaholicchick	http://www.zazzle.com/cammily

markany

What is your name or shopid - that is the name of your shop NOT the url. this will be the title of your post. *	Markany
How long have you been with zazzle	<1 month
Is zazzle a hobby or job?	Hobby only if it makes money that's a bonus!
How much time do you put into zazzle?	5-10 hours per week - 1-2 hours a day
What is the most important advice you have received since starting at zazzle? *25 words or more please *	Create a blog and pages to promote my stuff, writting interesting articles in the blogs to atracct traffic to my sites, and post in the forums with my zazzle url as signature.
Do you do any promotion? If so how do you promote? *choose as many as apply *	Write my own blog Submit to other zazzler's blogs Tweet/twitter Contribute to non-zazzle forums Write articles Facebook Squidoo Blogger/Blogspot
Do you set goals for yourself on zazzle?	No
Is zazzle hard work?	Yes Somewhat - it can be monotonous work to added new designs repeating the same steps for each one
How often do you look to see if you have a sale?	I have my emails set to alert me - by computer when home - and by phone when I am out
Please list your shop urls - no * and no rf please. Use the .com extension. example: http://www.zazzle.com/shopaholicchick	http://www.zazzle.com/Drakarian

Ulla Hennig's

What is your name or shopid - that is the name of your shop NOT the url. this will be the title of your post. *	Ulla Hennig's Z store
How long have you been with zazzle	1-6 months
Is zazzle a hobby or job?	Hobby only if it makes money that's a bonus!
How much time do you put into zazzle?	5-10 hours per week - 1-2 hours a day
What is the most important advice you have received since starting at zazzle? *25 words or more please *	The most important advice I received is "Be patient. Keep up with uploading new designs and creating new products. Think in advance. Visit the forum in order to learn from the discussions there."
Do you do any promotion? If so how do you promote? *choose as many as apply *	Tweet/twitter Facebook Squidoo Blogger/Blogspot Wear or carry your own products
Do you set goals for yourself on zazzle?	Yes - to reach a certain number of designs/products over a set time period
Is zazzle hard work?	Yes - it takes a lot of time and patience to get the designs just right on products so they will sell
How often do you look to see if you have a sale?	I have my emails set to alert me - by computer when home - and by phone when I am out
Please list your shop urls - no * and no rf please. Use the .com extension. example: http://www.zazzle.com/shopaholicchick	http://www.zazzle.com/ullahennig

Dooni Designs

Shop Name/Your Name *	Dooni Designs
Are you addicted to zazzle	Yes...and I admit it openly...now I need to get back to zazzle before the withdrawl kicks in...
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	A little of both - multiple stores, one/some for catch all - and others for singular themes
Which is the best definition of your style	A little of both - some stores are high quality, others are high quantity
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	Don't give up. Zazzle is not a get rich quick thing. It takes alot of time and hard work.
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/jive_turkey_tshirt-235815033742555483
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Full Time Job - Zazzle is my primary job it pays all my bills
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *
http://www.zazzle.com/doonidesigns http://www.zazzle.com/doonidesignsanimals http://www.zazzle.com/secret_corner http://www.zazzle.com/believe_in http://www.zazzle.com/eyeheartnames http://www.zazzle.com/eyeheartanimals http://www.zazzle.com/cupcakewear http://www.zazzle.com/silly_strings http://www.zazzle.com/classicihearts http://www.zazzle.com/geekme http://www.zazzle.com/monster_madhouse http://www.zazzle.com/halloweenie http://www.zazzle.com/flowerpowershop http://www.zazzle.com/animals4acause http://www.zazzle.com/goofkins http://www.zazzle.com/littlethings http://www.zazzle.com/customize_it http://www.zazzle.com/animalmadness

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natural beauty

What is your name or shopid - that is the name of your shop NOT the url. this will be the title of your post. *	Natural Beauty
How long have you been with zazzle	6-12 months
Is zazzle a hobby or job?	Hobby only if it makes money that's a bonus!
How much time do you put into zazzle?	40-60 hours per week - 8-12 hours per day
What is the most important advice you have received since starting at zazzle? *25 words or more please *	Tags and descriptions are vital if you want to be found by potential customers. There is no point having brilliant designs if nobody ever gets to see them.
Do you do any promotion? If so how do you promote? *choose as many as apply *	Write my own blog Submit to other zazzler's blogs Tweet/twitter Blogger/Blogspot Tell everyone you know about zazzle & your shop Other blog or micro blog
Do you set goals for yourself on zazzle?	Yes - to do one or more of the above
Is zazzle hard work?	No - zazzle is fun and stress relieving I could do this all day long...and sometimes I do!!
How often do you look to see if you have a sale?	I check my emails/reports a couple times per day, when i first get up then later in the evening
Please list your shop urls - no * and no rf please. Use the .com extension. example: http://www.zazzle.com/shopaholicchick	http://www.zazzle.com/Fallen_Angel_483 http://www.zazzle.com/DestroyingAngel

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Bebop

What is your name or shopid - that is the name of your shop NOT the url. this will be the title of your post. *	Bebop's Place
How long have you been with zazzle	6-12 months
Is zazzle a hobby or job?	Part time job - i can really use the extra income
How much time do you put into zazzle?	20-40 hours per week - 4-8 hours per day
What is the most important advice you have received since starting at zazzle? *25 words or more please *	I have heard from all the experts to take the time to make good tags and descriptions that complement each other, using as many different descriptive words that will fit the product.
Do you do any promotion? If so how do you promote? *choose as many as apply *	Write my own blog Submit to other zazzler's blogs Tell everyone you know about zazzle & your shop
Do you set goals for yourself on zazzle?	Yes - to reach a certain number of designs/products over a set time period
Is zazzle hard work?	No - zazzle is fun and stress relieving I could do this all day long...and sometimes I do!!
How often do you look to see if you have a sale?	I check my emails/reports a couple times per day, when i first get up then later in the evening
Please list your shop urls - no * and no rf please. Use the .com extension. example: http://www.zazzle.com/shopaholicchick	http://www.zazzle.com/bebops

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Shopaholicchick

Shop Name/Your Name *	Shopaholic Chick
Are you addicted to zazzle	Nope, I only work on zazzle once in a while (like when I am breathing)
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	A little of both - multiple stores, one/some for catch all - and others for singular themes
Which is the best definition of your style	Quantity over Quality - a wide variety of designs - I add designs even if I do not think are perfect because I am not the shopper.
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	check out every tutorial you can before you get started...i have many i wrote and others i have collected and link to on my website...http://www.shopaholicchick.com/zazzletutor/index.html
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/just_one_of_those_days_poster-228789589025646817
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Full Time Job - Zazzle is my primary job it pays all my bills
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *
Shopaholic Chick Dragons Lair Alien Nation Witches Wardrobe Graduation Station Binderific Kiki Kitty Edibility Peace People Same Sex Marriage Triple Goddess Anime Nation What If... Occupation Station Addicted to B is for Birds Chasing the Gnome Kooblees Left Handed Cards That's My Baby Clown Town From Santa's Desk Just Sports

Bev's Designs

What is your name or shopid - that is the name of your shop NOT the url. this will be the title of your post. *	Bev's Designs
How long have you been with zazzle	6-12 months
Is zazzle a hobby or job?	full time job - i am jumping in with both feet and hoping zazzle can replace a full time income for me in the near future
How much time do you put into zazzle?	40-60 hours per week - 8-12 hours per day
What is the most important advice you have received since starting at zazzle? *25 words or more please *
I've gotten so much excellent advice from the forums that it's hard to say what was the most important. I would have to say though that what I have read that stuck with me the most is that is takes a lot of hard work, time and patience to be really successful. It's helped me to remain positive while putting in all the ground work. After that I would say the advice to make your own Quick Create templates. It's really not difficult and helps save hours of time. Also to try to think like your customers and work your designs for them and not yourself. My store would be pretty bland if I only designed what I wanted for me and besides it's actually fun to do things out of your normal "comfort zone" so to speak. Of course also to promote, promote & promote. That is my next challenge so I'll be back to the forums on a regular basis to really learn how to do that successfully. But I guess the most important thing is to have fun at what you do. Those that can do what they love and be successful are really fortunate.
Do you do any promotion? If so how do you promote? *choose as many as apply *	I do not promote in any way at all
Do you set goals for yourself on zazzle?	Yes - to do one or more of the above
Is zazzle hard work?	Yes - it takes a lot of time and patience to get the designs just right on products so they will sell
How often do you look to see if you have a sale?	I have my emails set to alert me - by computer when home - and by phone when I am out
Please list your shop urls - no * and no rf please. Use the .com extension. example: http://www.zazzle.com/shopaholicchick	http://www.zazzle.com/bevsdesigns

funcards

What is your name or shopid - that is the name of your shop NOT the url. this will be the title of your post. *	funcards
How long have you been with zazzle	1-6 months
Is zazzle a hobby or job?	Part time job - i can really use the extra income
How much time do you put into zazzle?	10-20 hours per week - 2- 4 hours a day
What is the most important advice you have received since starting at zazzle? *25 words or more please *	The most important advice is to put your designs on as many products as possible, and that customers like to shop by design. And lot's more!
Do you do any promotion? If so how do you promote? *choose as many as apply *	Submit to other zazzler's blogs Host a website Squidoo
Do you set goals for yourself on zazzle?	Yes - to reach a certain number of designs/products over a set time period
Is zazzle hard work?	No - zazzle is fun and stress relieving I could do this all day long...and sometimes I do!!
How often do you look to see if you have a sale?	I check my emails/reports a couple times per day, when i first get up then later in the evening
Please list your shop urls - no * and no rf please. Use the .com extension. example: http://www.zazzle.com/shopaholicchick	http://www.zazzle.com/funcards

Otakon

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Shop Name/Your Name *	Otakon
Are you addicted to zazzle	Yes...and I admit it openly...now I need to get back to zazzle before the withdrawl kicks in...
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	Catch all Store - with a variety of designs on different topics and subjects
Which is the best definition of your style	Quality over Quantity - a small variety of well designed products - I only add products that are 100% Perfect.
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	Work hard on your shop and don't give up. Most business don't make profits in there first year.
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/square_young_anime_girl_with_red_eyes_keychain-146929089638116836?gl=otakon&rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Vacation/Special Item Fund - I use zazzle like a vacation or special item savings account, it lets me make that extra cash for special things.
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *	http://www.zazzle.com/otakon?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet

artNimages

Shop Name/Your Name *	artNimages
Are you addicted to zazzle	No, I can stop at any time, really I can...wait there is maintenance and zazzle will be down HOW LONG?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO come back to me zazzle!!!
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	Catch all Store - with a variety of designs on different topics and subjects
Which is the best definition of your style	Quality over Quantity - a small variety of well designed products - I only add products that are 100% Perfect.
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	Can't think of anything, at the moment.
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/sand_sea_invitation-161483108786064047
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Part Time Income - zazzle is a part time job for me, I need the money i make here to make ends meet so I don't have to go find a second job.
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *	http://www.zazzle.com/artNimages http://www.zazzle.com/BoardsByDesign

UTeezSF

Shop Name/Your Name *	UTeezSF
Are you addicted to zazzle	Nope, I only work on zazzle once in a while (like when I am breathing)
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	A little of both - multiple stores, one/some for catch all - and others for singular themes
Which is the best definition of your style	A little of both - some stores are high quality, others are high quantity
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	Keywords Keywords Keywords and descriptions Put every design up in your shop- sometimes the least favorite designs are the ones that sell.
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/margarita_tshirt-235369644747411977
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Full Time Job - Zazzle is my primary job it pays all my bills
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *	http://www.zazzle.com/GetYerGoat* http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezSF* http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezShoes* http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezFishing* http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezNoBama* http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezAddictions* http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezGoGreen* http://www.zazzle.com/TentsNTrees* http://www.zazzle.com/JustCards* http://www.zazzle.com/PresidentObama08* http://www.zazzle.com/TrailerPark* http://www.zazzle.com/YoungChristianShirts* http://www.zazzle.com/WesternRodeo*

NoteableExpressions

Shop Name/Your Name *	NoteableExpressions
Are you addicted to zazzle	Yes...and I admit it openly...now I need to get back to zazzle before the withdrawl kicks in...
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	A little of both - multiple stores, one/some for catch all - and others for singular themes
Which is the best definition of your style	Quality over Quantity - a small variety of well designed products - I only add products that are 100% Perfect.
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	Be true to yourself and above all - be patient! Zazzle takes time but the rush of your first sell can't be beat.
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/buff_colored_cocker_spaniel_puppy_on_polka_dots_postage-172580653201782708
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Vacation/Special Item Fund - I use zazzle like a vacation or special item savings account, it lets me make that extra cash for special things.
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *	http://www.zazzle.com/notionsbynique* http://www.zazzle.com/noteableexpressions*

Reflections

Shop Name/Your Name *	Reflections
Are you addicted to zazzle	Maybe, I mean I can go a day without zazzle...not sure I can make it a week
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	A little of both - multiple stores, one/some for catch all - and others for singular themes
Which is the best definition of your style	A little of both - some stores are high quality, others are high quantity
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	The first thing I would encourage a new shopkeeper with is to hang in there even when sales don't come right away. Any new venture takes time to take root. Promote the shop via FB, twitter and blogs and get the word out about your new shop and eventually people will discover it. Be creative and be original!
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/big_deal_tshirt-235233350007215141
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Part Time Income - zazzle is a part time job for me, I need the money i make here to make ends meet so I don't have to go find a second job.
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *	http://www.zazzle.com/reflections06 http://www.zazzle.com/reflectionstees http://www.zazzle.com/birthdaysweeties http://www.zazzle.com/2012funny http://www.zazzle.com/mylogear http://www.zazzle.com/teamapologian

Indolilly's Designs

Shop Name/Your Name *	Indolilly's Designs
Are you addicted to zazzle	Yes...and I admit it openly...now I need to get back to zazzle before the withdrawl kicks in...
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	Catch all Store - with a variety of designs on different topics and subjects
Which is the best definition of your style	Quality over Quantity - a small variety of well designed products - I only add products that are 100% Perfect.
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	Don't stop working and keep it simple.
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/pink_and_white_flower_with_swirls_mousepad-144223618320230854
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Part Time Income - zazzle is a part time job for me, I need the money i make here to make ends meet so I don't have to go find a second job.
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *	http://www.zazzle.com/indolilly*

Zizzago

Shop Name/Your Name *	Zizzago
Are you addicted to zazzle	Yes...and I admit it openly...now I need to get back to zazzle before the withdrawl kicks in...
Which format works best for you when organizing your store(s)	A little of both - multiple stores, one/some for catch all - and others for singular themes
Which is the best definition of your style	A little of both - some stores are high quality, others are high quantity
What advice would you give a new shopkeeper? (write as much or as little as you would like) *	Working hard at something that you love, it is not about the money, it's just a bonus!
What product in your store best matches your current mood? (link to product page please) *	http://www.zazzle.com/binder_photos_business_gold_on_gold_add_photo-127645057701858217
Is zazzle a hobby or a job?	Full Time Job - Zazzle is my primary job it pays all my bills
List your shops - please include the http:// in from and use the .com extension example http://www.zazzle.com/shopid *	http://www.zazzle.com/zizzago* http://www.zazzle.com/zazzle_vintage* http://www.zazzle.com/shanmaree* http://www.zazzle.com/darling_gifts* http://www.zazzle.com/shan_darling_gifts* http://www.zazzle.com/black_white_style* http://www.zazzle.com/vintage_prints* http://www.zazzle.com/kidsstuff* http://www.zazzle.com/zazzleguardian*

sunbonnet_sue

How did you pick your store(s) name(s)? (feel free to write up each shop name if they each have a story) *
Time, patience, and bursts of inspiration at random moments. Then I settle on something imaginative and practical. Sometimes the names are obvious. Sunbonnet Sue* - I have known sunbonnet sue quite well as I have had one particular sunbonnet sue quilt for as long as I can remember - it could be said, she grew up with me. It was time to bring this typically old-fashioned character into a modern age. Having set out to design a modern sunbonnet sue, the result was complete success. Zazzle was also partly responsible for the full name - Sunbonnet Sue* - because of the recommended use of the Zazzle star, which now symbolizes, "Sunbonnet Sue, a Star" which to me, she is. Quiltsmith - Combining the talents of a quilt artisan with a tech savvy artist and shutterbug, results in practical and useful works of quilt art - a value which melds with Zazzle in providing practical works of art which are useful and decorative works for around the home. A quiltsmith is a person who creates works of quilted art, or in other words is an experienced quilter in both practicality and art creating useful quilts and visually pleasing or entertaining quilted wall hangings. Quiltsmith.Net expanding to Zazzle was inevitable. The Halloween Spirit - Implying to keep the Halloween spirit, and taking it out of the hands of Grinches and Gritches as mentioned on www.TakeBackHalloween.com. The Halloween Spirit at Zazzle is about Halloween (which does not include violence and gore, which are not concepts synonymous with Halloween). An individual holiday celebrated in many ways by many people, Halloween without trick-or-treating door to door doesn't mean the end of Halloween. Entertaining and celebrating with decorations, costumes, or having a party are only a few ways to celebrate this fun holiday break before winter.
What forms of advertising do you use online? (check all that apply) *	Squidoo Search engine submissions Self hosted websites Post in zazzles "ideas" forum Other blogs Other sites Other web profiles Other online advertising
How much do you spend monthly on advertising? (include hosting fees domain fees) *	$10-25
What are your 5 favorite designs from your store(s) and why? (include the url to the product pages)
Among my favourites and in no particular order: Lady Sunbonnet Sue and the Unicorn Tapestry: This design is inspired by classic unicorn tapestries of the 15th-16th centuries. It is a traditional and modern design for kids and adults alike. http://www.zazzle.com/sunbonnet_sue/gifts?cg=196462350367597595 Sunshine Yellow Quilted Heart: This photographed design is beautifully simple. Through the use of light, the quilted design detail radiates the symbolism of love and friendship. http://www.zazzle.com/sunshine_yellow_quilted_heart_card-137628790581973652 Silhouette Hill House: This design of a haunted Halloween house in silhouette by purple lightning embodies the Halloween spirit of a dark, spooky, fun, and lighthearted Halloween, without horror or violence. This is about a happy, safe, and haunted Halloween. http://www.zazzle.com/thehalloweenspirit/gifts?cg=196113112044809738 Sly Pumpkin: When the personality in the soul of a jack-o-lantern comes through, one must be pleased. http://www.zazzle.com/thehalloweenspirit/gifts?cg=196108340734309273 The One Not Yet Created: Number five are the designs still uncreated in my mind. All of them in my Zazzle stores only in my minds eye, among them are some of my favourites due to originality, humour, personality, emotion.... It would be wrong to ignore them merely due to their lack of existence in the tangible world.
Do you have shops on other PODs?	Yes - but zazzle is my primary POD
What other PODs do you use now or have you used in the past?	Cafepress Printfection Other
What are your feelings on...Clipart, Stock-photos, Public domain images, or other LEGAL to use free or paid images/photos...being used in zazzle shops?	I do not use it but if it helps other people they should use it - not everyone is an artist
List your shops using the following format: http://www.zazzle.com/shopid - Shop Name - short description of shop *	http://www.zazzle.com/sunbonnet_sue - Sunbonnet Sue - a modern sunbonnet sue interpretation for all ages. http://www.zazzle.com/quiltsmith - Quiltsmith - quilt artisan creations and other stitchery inspired designs. http://www.zazzle.com/thehalloweenspirit - The Halloween Spirit - designs to recapture the spirit of Halloween.

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