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over a year ago
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"Wether your clothes are a particular brand or is it comfort and/or style you go for irrespective of brand ??"
I’ll admit to being a brand man 90% of my clothing is Next the rest is Birthdaysuit.com  |
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over a year ago
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"I'm ancient - so I care about whether my clothes are comfortable or not.
Pyjamas are my favourite clothes at the moment.
Shexy 
I like you even more now  "
I really don't understand why someone would pay 3000 for a bag just because it has 'Chanel' written on it 
It's a mugs game.
I might start my own brand called 'Poser'
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I opt for clothes that fit me properly and flatter my figure...harder than it seems with an hourglass figure as everything is too big on the waist.
For proper tailored clothes I will often invest in designer pieces because I find the cut, fit and materials used better than cheaper alternatives. But everyday stuff, nah, I love a Primark t-shirt |
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over a year ago
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I am mixed with this. Certain things I like to be labelled and others not.
For an example I often where black chinos, shirt and blazer.
The blazer and shoes need to be decent and I like a label. But I’m not bothered about the trousers and shirt. The quality of shirt needs to be good though |
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"I'm ancient - so I care about whether my clothes are comfortable or not.
Pyjamas are my favourite clothes at the moment.
Shexy
I like you even more now
I really don't understand why someone would pay 3000 for a bag just because it has 'Chanel' written on it
It's a mugs game.
I might start my own brand called 'Poser'
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Couldn't agree more .
Or 50 grand for a watch ffs . Why ??  |
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"I opt for clothes that fit me properly and flatter my figure...harder than it seems with an hourglass figure as everything is too big on the waist.
For proper tailored clothes I will often invest in designer pieces because I find the cut, fit and materials used better than cheaper alternatives. But everyday stuff, nah, I love a Primark t-shirt "
Noubt wrong with that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I buy branded stuff for my 15 year old son as at that age children are brutle if you dont go with the fashion my 4 youngest it's a mix and match of brands and un branded . Me I couldnt give a toss about cloths spend most my life in work cloths the rest of the time doing stuff in the house or with children I dint dress up offen so most my nice looking stuff is primarnie lol |
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We both go for what’s comfortable, however we do mostly shop in designer stores, so our comfortable clothes are branded if that makes sense.
We don’t necessarily go in for brand culture so to speak, but do like nice things, good quality and how they make you feel. Most of our clothing is very subtly branded anyway, we buy them for us not to show other people. |
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I stick to the same 4-5 brands for my clothes. They are not expensive at all but they are vintage inspired and I know what fits me and is comfortable and no need to go to the shops to try them on, which is a bonus as hate shopping. Shoes etc. I just get what I like the look of don't care where they are from. X |
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"We both go for what’s comfortable, however we do mostly shop in designer stores, so our comfortable clothes are branded if that makes sense.
We don’t necessarily go in for brand culture so to speak, but do like nice things, good quality and how they make you feel. Most of our clothing is very subtly branded anyway, we buy them for us not to show other people. "
Yes I get that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just another thought on this topic ....
Does budget come into it as well ??
As in not being able to buy expensive brands even though you wish you could??"
yes it does I spend all my money on my children leaving very little for myself so hence my t-shirts are primarny and shorts etc my work cloths are dickies or scuff but the business pays for them. Bit to be honest as long as the cloths arent talking off me I'm happy with what I got |
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"Just another thought on this topic ....
Does budget come into it as well ??
As in not being able to buy expensive brands even though you wish you could??"
I get asked that, even before I had a kid. Why would I spend £200 on a pair of shoes or £100 on a shirt jot more just because it has a label inside, better uses for my money. I suppose I see clothes as practical things that I need, just like I need food and water to survive |
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"Just another thought on this topic ....
Does budget come into it as well ??
As in not being able to buy expensive brands even though you wish you could??
I get asked that, even before I had a kid. Why would I spend £200 on a pair of shoes or £100 on a shirt jot more just because it has a label inside, better uses for my money. I suppose I see clothes as practical things that I need, just like I need food and water to survive "
Yep I get that |
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I like my brands, it stems back to getting annihilated at school every day if you didn't wear what was deemed as cool. I don't wear obscene stuff plastered in names though. Plus with having quite a sculpted physique I find more expensive clothes have a better cut and fit |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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I buy things like shoes, shirts, suits and jeans to last years even decades so they are often good brands but it’s the quality, materials and stitching that’s important not the brand itself. Would personally never shop at Next or TK max type places but for Mrs I like shopping for her at Monsoon and Zara |
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"I buy things like shoes, shirts, suits and jeans to last years even decades so they are often good brands but it’s the quality, materials and stitching that’s important not the brand itself. Would personally never shop at Next or TK max type places but for Mrs I like shopping for her at Monsoon and Zara"
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"Just another thought on this topic ....
Does budget come into it as well ??
As in not being able to buy expensive brands even though you wish you could??"
I’d say definitely, we buy what we do because we’re lucky enough that we can, don’t want to sound awful but we rarely check the tag if we like something, we just get it because it doesn’t really matter.
What does upset us though is the pressure people feel to need to have designer things for the sake of having them. Specifically with teenagers who have so much peer pressure to need to have this stuff. Dread to think how many parents have a balenciaga jumper on the credit card because little jimmy had to have one for the Tuesday night disco.
I think the issue is social media, and being drummed into people they need to be like Kim kardashian and Kanye west. Don’t see any issue with things costing a lot, it’s the pressure people feel that they have to have these things that is the real problem. |
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"Just another thought on this topic ....
Does budget come into it as well ??
As in not being able to buy expensive brands even though you wish you could??
I’d say definitely, we buy what we do because we’re lucky enough that we can, don’t want to sound awful but we rarely check the tag if we like something, we just get it because it doesn’t really matter.
What does upset us though is the pressure people feel to need to have designer things for the sake of having them. Specifically with teenagers who have so much peer pressure to need to have this stuff. Dread to think how many parents have a balenciaga jumper on the credit card because little jimmy had to have one for the Tuesday night disco.
I think the issue is social media, and being drummed into people they need to be like Kim kardashian and Kanye west. Don’t see any issue with things costing a lot, it’s the pressure people feel that they have to have these things that is the real problem. "
Yes I have to agree with this |
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I order most of my stuff online, places like USC or Reem clothing. I used to like ASOS but their mens stuff is horrendous these days. Being a bit of a rocker I order a lot of official band T-shirts too (only for bands I like or have seen live!) so EMP is a decent online store for those |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't really care about the price or name on my clothes as long as I feel I look decent wearing them. Anything from Primark upwards is fine with me.
Apart from footwear, I'll pay quite a lot of money for a comfortable pair of shoes/trainers. Lifes too short for bad footwear when you're on your feet all day |
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"I prefer quality over quantity. If I had £100 I’d buy one expensive handbag rather than 10 cheap ones. "
My everyday handbag is a Michael Kors tote that I got 6 years ago - I use it every day for work, I haven't been overly kind to it, but even now it isn't showing any signs of wear. I would easily have gone through more than £300 worth of cheaper bags in 6 years with them breaking and looking tattered. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I prefer quality over quantity. If I had £100 I’d buy one expensive handbag rather than 10 cheap ones.
My everyday handbag is a Michael Kors tote that I got 6 years ago - I use it every day for work, I haven't been overly kind to it, but even now it isn't showing any signs of wear. I would easily have gone through more than £300 worth of cheaper bags in 6 years with them breaking and looking tattered. "
You do get what you pay for for sure. I’ve got handbags and shoes I’ve had years! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I prefer quality over quantity. If I had £100 I’d buy one expensive handbag rather than 10 cheap ones. "
I'd spend 10p on a carrier bag and squander the rest |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I prefer quality over quantity. If I had £100 I’d buy one expensive handbag rather than 10 cheap ones.
I'd spend 10p on a carrier bag and squander the rest "
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"I'm ancient - so I care about whether my clothes are comfortable or not.
Pyjamas are my favourite clothes at the moment.
Shexy
I like you even more now
I really don't understand why someone would pay 3000 for a bag just because it has 'Chanel' written on it
It's a mugs game.
I might start my own brand called 'Poser'
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A guy bought my daughter a Gucci belt for £250, she wasn’t seeing him, I told her to give it back and I’d get the same belt for her for £50 in Africa. She explained it’s the whole experience - tags, bag, certificate, it’s very special to her, a bit of indulgence |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Nope... The only branded things I buy are shoes and that's because of their style not being available unbranded
Like Converse you mean "
Nope... I buy at least 4 pairs at a time so only buy cheap ones
Irregular choice are my weakness tho |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"I prefer quality over quantity. If I had £100 I’d buy one expensive handbag rather than 10 cheap ones.
I'd spend 10p on a carrier bag and squander the rest
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30p In Morrison’s now even 20p in Asda , wont be long before Chanel spot a gap in the market.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Almost all of my purchases are based on performance/value.
With clothes it's what I think looks good and is comfortable.
I have no brand loyalty because brand loyalty doesn't make things any more comfortable or useful. |
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"Nope... The only branded things I buy are shoes and that's because of their style not being available unbranded
Like Converse you mean
Nope... I buy at least 4 pairs at a time so only buy cheap ones
Irregular choice are my weakness tho "
That's not a weakness though, I like your style |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It really depends on what it is. Trainers I will happily spend a pretty penny on because I think they are worth it, same as a decent coat/jacket, a pair of boots or a good pair of jeans. If it fits and works for me then it's worth it. I don't do designer, it's all highstreet.
Same goes for my children. Shoes etc I will spend what's needed, my eldest is gradually getting more expensive as she gets older but my youngest is a four year boy, he gets what can cope with him recking it in the park! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't give a shit
I've seen people get into debt just so they can wear designer labels and own fancy gadgets. It's shocking how far some people will go.
My partners aunt recently sent us some clothes for our daughter. It was a small box, maybe 15 outfits but all designer and worth well over £3000. If you've got it to spend then it's fine but I honestly could never. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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501s are the only jeans il buy ... they're worth the extra buck as they last forever and they fit well..... apart from that I don't get involved in the whole brand malarkey x |
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"I don't give a shit
I've seen people get into debt just so they can wear designer labels and own fancy gadgets. It's shocking how far some people will go.
My partners aunt recently sent us some clothes for our daughter. It was a small box, maybe 15 outfits but all designer and worth well over £3000. If you've got it to spend then it's fine but I honestly could never. "
My attitude as well |
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By *sm265Woman
over a year ago
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I've a friend who is obsessed with particular designer brands & feels the need to not only tell everyone what brand it is but also how much it cost. I actually find it a little bit sad. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I really couldn't give a flying fuck about brands.
Does it fit? Is it comfy? So you like it? Is it reasonably priced?
Yes to all of the above?
Then I may buy it when it's on sale.
P |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I only wear a few brands.... Polo , Burberry , Hugo Boss , and Nike.... everything I wear is mostly black and I never have big logos/letters all over it....
I like these brands because they just last longer...
Now my suits are always made from scratch at the tailor...
Coincidentally I hate spending money on cars..
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Stopped caring about labels when left school and had to pay for my own stuff.
Still buy Adidas trainers though. Samba, or Gazelle. I am tempted to get hold of an original Adidas "New Yorker" top. I just want to be 15 again!
As far as jeans, suits, shirts etc, i go out of my way to buy something that doesnt have the brand displayed, no matter how discreet it may be. Ive got relatives who will pay way over the odds for a label and it looks like someones been sick on them. "Do you like my new top? It cost £200!"
How do you politely say no? |
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"I really couldn't give a flying fuck about brands.
Does it fit? Is it comfy? So you like it? Is it reasonably priced?
Yes to all of the above?
Then I may buy it when it's on sale.
P"
Well put as always P |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've a friend who is obsessed with particular designer brands & feels the need to not only tell everyone what brand it is but also how much it cost. I actually find it a little bit sad. "
I'm the opposite , if I find a bargain I can't wait to tell everyone how cheap I am. It's why women like circumcised cocks. We can't resist anything that's got 10% off. |
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"No, though my trainers I always go for brand names.They are comfier, sturdier and the sole doesn't come off when you put them in the washing machine. "
I didnt even know you can put trainers in the washing machine  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Most stuff I wear is unbranded, I’ve got a few decent t Shirts from Hugo boss, all saints and Micheal kors. But most are plain black or white from George or primark etc.
For items that will last me a lifetime and be worth something if I ever wanted to sell them such as watches or a designer belt or bag, then I’ve no issue splashing out on them.
It all depends what floats your boat, some people will tell you you’re wasting money spending £350 on a belt or £1000 on a bag, yet they’re paying £400 per month on a car |
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"I've a friend who is obsessed with particular designer brands & feels the need to not only tell everyone what brand it is but also how much it cost. I actually find it a little bit sad.
I'm the opposite , if I find a bargain I can't wait to tell everyone how cheap I am. It's why women like circumcised cocks. We can't resist anything that's got 10% off. "
Haha |
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Comfort and quality
I used to wear branded t-shirts ,but now prefer no label, no lettering or logo on shirts and t-shirts. I have to wear shirt and tie for work, so go for quality as they last for ages, not interested in any brand, except for gym can't really get away with plain, everything seems to have a logo on nowadays |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"I like whatever delights the charity shop brings my way 
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It’s so much harder now, used to be great especially in posh little towns, we often used to day trips with the kids to places with good charity shops.
Nowadays they run them differently and eBay the good stuff and you gotta be fast! Big Oxfam in York for example - staff take all the good stuff , I spoke to someone there who said they took the job primarily to furnish their flat ! I got a 1950s Coca Cola picture that’s quite rare collectible from there , these days it would be put upstairs and ebayed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I won't compromise on shoes or boxers, they have to be the best. Life's too short to be uncomfortable. Everything else is up to what I like and the value of it. I'm a sucker for coats and jackets though......and I knit my own wool scarves. |
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By *arksxMan
over a year ago
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Brands...do you mean being loyal to company you like?
Or wearing massive logos on your clothes like a human advertising billboard.
i though that all died out...but 90s (retro) fashion is making a comeback.
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By (user no longer on site)
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It all depends on what the activities the clothes are for, for example Mr is a climber/mountaineer and he will research into the most suitable clothing for the conditions he will encounter. Therefore these usually cost more but when such items could ultimately save his life it's a price worth paying.
The same can be said for his motorbike clothing or any items which are to protect the person within them.
When it comes to sporting clothes for both of us, climbing (Mr) or running (both of us) we will pay more for certain items e.g trainers. He likes the branded outdoor gear, whereas I would sometimes buy myself the cheaper version but that's because I know what activity I am using them for... I will never be climbing a frozen waterfall .... so sorry P, I know that disappoints you 
If I am buying normal clothes and shoes, lingerie etc then I like a bargain and will buy during the sales. I am not fussy over brands as nobody cares when they are on the bedroom floor
So, it's a bit of a mixed bag for us.
Her x
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I buy my clothes mostly from charity shops. Id never by designer in a million years. Xx"
Actually me too charity shop all the way, also been know to raid Primark. Jeans t-shirt ,flannel shirt...leather jacket it's a grunge thing! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not really, my clothes come from a range of places, if I like it I will buy it wherever it is from.
I do like nice handbags and purses though, Radley is my favourite .
And I do have to have posh hair straighteners (Cloud9) as I find them to be the best ones.... And I've tried all brands and prices ranges.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Style all the way for me (husband). Very heavily influenced by early sixties suits etc. My wife is less obsessive but will always look immaculate when we go out also opting for a late 50s/69s look"
Freud will have a lot to say about that little slip at the end there. |
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"No, though my trainers I always go for brand names.They are comfier, sturdier and the sole doesn't come off when you put them in the washing machine.
I didnt even know you can put trainers in the washing machine "
If your putting them in the machine, take the laces out or it leaves marks where the water hasn't got too |
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"No, though my trainers I always go for brand names.They are comfier, sturdier and the sole doesn't come off when you put them in the washing machine.
I didnt even know you can put trainers in the washing machine
If your putting them in the machine, take the laces out or it leaves marks where the water hasn't got too"
Well there ya go , that's two things I've learned today |
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