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Your latest Art Purchase?, by Mister Frame Man on Dec 17, 2008 8:22:56 GMT 1, "In My Closet" home where she belongs - Protected from my 3 year old "Bob The Builder" with 5mm UV acrylic case.
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Your latest Art Purchase?, by Mister Frame Man on Dec 17, 2008 8:13:05 GMT 1, This signed beauty arrived today. So chuffed to have the main man back in the house. The framing is just out of this world (museum glass). Big thanks Frankie (campbarbossa).
Great to see this piece go to a good home - Possibly the best frame job we have ever done!
This signed beauty arrived today. So chuffed to have the main man back in the house. The framing is just out of this world (museum glass). Big thanks Frankie (campbarbossa). Great to see this piece go to a good home - Possibly the best frame job we have ever done!
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Last Date For Christmas Framing!, by Mister Frame Man on Dec 5, 2008 7:31:57 GMT 1, We are getting pretty stacked with the build up for Christmas, so the cut off for guaranteed pre Christmas delivery will be Friday 12th December.
Any works collected before this date will be deliverd back before 24th December (If required).
We have a van in London on Tuesday 9th and Friday 12th of December for collections and various vans elsewhere - Drop me an e mail to gary@photographyframing.co.uk if you require more details.
Many thanks.
We are getting pretty stacked with the build up for Christmas, so the cut off for guaranteed pre Christmas delivery will be Friday 12th December.
Any works collected before this date will be deliverd back before 24th December (If required).
We have a van in London on Tuesday 9th and Friday 12th of December for collections and various vans elsewhere - Drop me an e mail to gary@photographyframing.co.uk if you require more details.
Many thanks.
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Herakut - 'Dirty Laundry' - PHOTOS, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 28, 2008 17:42:09 GMT 1, Mmm....Rather happy with this
Show of the year - Perfect space, great crowd and incredible works! (oh, and messy aftrershow)!Good to see everyone and to put some faces to names.
Congratulations to Frankie Jasmine & Faulk It was quite a privilage to be able to help out and to organise the framing and hanging of the show!
Mmm....Rather happy with this Show of the year - Perfect space, great crowd and incredible works! (oh, and messy aftrershow)!Good to see everyone and to put some faces to names. Congratulations to Frankie Jasmine & Faulk It was quite a privilage to be able to help out and to organise the framing and hanging of the show!
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Perfect Xmas Present - Mr Frameman Gift Vouchers!, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 28, 2008 17:19:24 GMT 1, Sorry......Blatant advertising now!
Sorry......Blatant advertising now!
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Your latest Art Purchase?, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 28, 2008 16:18:17 GMT 1, Glad you like it Cash..... ;D ;D This little beauty will be taking its place when it arrives from Frankie. Amazing stuff - where do you guys get these frames from - they are truely amazing, makes it all even better!
Me!.....(Most of the time)
Glad you like it Cash..... ;D ;D This little beauty will be taking its place when it arrives from Frankie. Amazing stuff - where do you guys get these frames from - they are truely amazing, makes it all even better! Me!.....(Most of the time)
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Your latest Art Purchase?, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 22, 2008 11:07:09 GMT 1, I can provide you with some paint and a brush if you would like to continue the effect on your wall!
Must ageree, that museum glass works a treat on that image - Great photography too!
I can provide you with some paint and a brush if you would like to continue the effect on your wall! Must ageree, that museum glass works a treat on that image - Great photography too!
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Perfect Xmas Present - Mr Frameman Gift Vouchers!, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 19, 2008 8:00:01 GMT 1, 25% if i bring in art to frame before christmas
Depends on when you want it back!
25% if i bring in art to frame before christmas Depends on when you want it back!
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Perfect Xmas Present - Mr Frameman Gift Vouchers!, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 18, 2008 17:38:43 GMT 1, Simply contact Gary through gary@photographyframing.co.uk with requests. That throws most relatives out the window then...
Good point Rillo......Can call on 0800 0141 007 and ask for Gary or Flo (My Mum)
Simply contact Gary through gary@photographyframing.co.uk with requests. That throws most relatives out the window then... Good point Rillo......Can call on 0800 0141 007 and ask for Gary or Flo (My Mum)
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Perfect Xmas Present - Mr Frameman Gift Vouchers!, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 18, 2008 17:37:38 GMT 1, That throws most relatives out the window then... There's a phone number on the site too. (I think it's even an 0800) Gary, any discount for .info members? ;D
Right, Deal time - For every voucher purchased by a forum member, or for a forum member I will add 20% to the value of the voucher! (ie, ยฃ100 would be a voucher for ยฃ120)
That throws most relatives out the window then... There's a phone number on the site too. (I think it's even an 0800) Gary, any discount for .info members? ;D Right, Deal time - For every voucher purchased by a forum member, or for a forum member I will add 20% to the value of the voucher! (ie, ยฃ100 would be a voucher for ยฃ120)
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Perfect Xmas Present - Mr Frameman Gift Vouchers!, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 18, 2008 16:40:47 GMT 1, Struggling to think of your perfect Christmas gift?
Then why not ask your family and friends for misterframeman gift vouchers!
Available in ยฃ25, ยฃ50 or ยฃ100 denominations, you could soon have enough to frame that collection that has been hiding beneath the bed for years!
Simply contact Gary through gary@photographyframing.co.uk with requests.
Struggling to think of your perfect Christmas gift?
Then why not ask your family and friends for misterframeman gift vouchers!
Available in ยฃ25, ยฃ50 or ยฃ100 denominations, you could soon have enough to frame that collection that has been hiding beneath the bed for years!
Simply contact Gary through gary@photographyframing.co.uk with requests.
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Nick Walker โข Ratatouille , by Mister Frame Man on Nov 18, 2008 14:53:52 GMT 1, unbalances the image , very odd, also this type of framing can look very cheap to my eyes - sorry No need to apologise, not gonna be to everyone's taste! Have to say I don't really understand the 'unbalanced' comments however I do understand that it possibly 'cheapens' the piece of art. Personaly I don't think it has been overdone, it is in keeping with the exploding rat and looks as though it has been 'blown up' in the box! I also think the close up is a little misleading, when looked at as a whole it looks perfectly 'balanced' to me, perhaps the photo's don't really do it justice?
Have to agree, I think that the close up image is misleading and when looked at as a whole it does look very balanced. It was impotant not to go over the top with the effect and I am very pleased that you like it jonpud - At the end of the day you are the one that we framed it for! if I didnt think that it worked I would have talked you out of having it done! Dale and I love what we do and it is always a pleasure working with people who are open minded and willing to try something different.
I do also agree that there is no need for anyone to apologise for it not being to their taste - If everyone on here wanted white box frames for every piece of work then the world of framing would be a lot less exciting place to be! I believe that framing should be as personal and as individual as the work itself and the person hanging it on their wall!
It is always great to see how a piece of framing can command so many opinions and comments - Good or bad!
Guess we must be getting noticed! ;D
unbalances the image , very odd, also this type of framing can look very cheap to my eyes - sorry No need to apologise, not gonna be to everyone's taste! Have to say I don't really understand the 'unbalanced' comments however I do understand that it possibly 'cheapens' the piece of art. Personaly I don't think it has been overdone, it is in keeping with the exploding rat and looks as though it has been 'blown up' in the box! I also think the close up is a little misleading, when looked at as a whole it looks perfectly 'balanced' to me, perhaps the photo's don't really do it justice? Have to agree, I think that the close up image is misleading and when looked at as a whole it does look very balanced. It was impotant not to go over the top with the effect and I am very pleased that you like it jonpud - At the end of the day you are the one that we framed it for! if I didnt think that it worked I would have talked you out of having it done! Dale and I love what we do and it is always a pleasure working with people who are open minded and willing to try something different. I do also agree that there is no need for anyone to apologise for it not being to their taste - If everyone on here wanted white box frames for every piece of work then the world of framing would be a lot less exciting place to be! I believe that framing should be as personal and as individual as the work itself and the person hanging it on their wall! It is always great to see how a piece of framing can command so many opinions and comments - Good or bad! Guess we must be getting noticed! ;D
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WALKER LTS Light Box, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 15, 2008 21:04:50 GMT 1, No heat in the frame as led's give off very minimum heat - Ripples caused by heavy inked print being rolled and tubed!
dmf and we have spent 10's of hours working towards perfection and will continue to do so until we get spot on.....Just like the Insect's!
No heat in the frame as led's give off very minimum heat - Ripples caused by heavy inked print being rolled and tubed!
dmf and we have spent 10's of hours working towards perfection and will continue to do so until we get spot on.....Just like the Insect's!
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CampBarbossa "HERAKUT" 28th Nov, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 13, 2008 22:17:55 GMT 1, Collecting the first "batch" from Frankie tomorrow to frame ready for the show! He hasn't actually opened the package himself which arrived today, so I will be the first to see them ;D
Unfortunately, don't think mine is amongst them!
....................Will any of them make it back for the show?
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 12, 2008 8:51:46 GMT 1, You have pm!
You have pm!
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Dain ๐บ๐ธ New York Street Art โข Collaged Portraits, by Mister Frame Man on Nov 4, 2008 13:10:12 GMT 1, So....Whats up, worried it might take 6 months?
So....Whats up, worried it might take 6 months?
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Lights off...Lights on! (Total darkness pic added), by Mister Frame Man on Oct 27, 2008 22:06:46 GMT 1,
Only one way to find out!
Only one way to find out!
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Mister Frameman โข Mr Frameman, by Mister Frame Man on Oct 11, 2008 7:28:39 GMT 1, Pleased to see you are very happy with everthing Ed ;D..........and big thanks for all the great comments!
Never really know if these things are going to work until we have tried, but I felt that the Grafter was a sure fire bet.
Pleased to see you are very happy with everthing Ed ;D..........and big thanks for all the great comments!
Never really know if these things are going to work until we have tried, but I felt that the Grafter was a sure fire bet.
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 10, 2008 4:48:17 GMT 1, If you have to keep tubed then treat them to a fat tube from the best in the business (and believe me cos I searched) www.essextubes.co.uk/postal-tubes.htmlAnd very good on price, so uber that you can choose your own colour I think. Do they take orders for the odd two or three tubes? or are any galleries on here that order in bulk happy to sell on small numbers of big diameter tubes? I would certainly be interested ;D
I would be willing to order a quantity for these if there was enough demand for them!
If you have to keep tubed then treat them to a fat tube from the best in the business (and believe me cos I searched) www.essextubes.co.uk/postal-tubes.htmlAnd very good on price, so uber that you can choose your own colour I think. Do they take orders for the odd two or three tubes? or are any galleries on here that order in bulk happy to sell on small numbers of big diameter tubes? I would certainly be interested ;D I would be willing to order a quantity for these if there was enough demand for them!
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 12:55:52 GMT 1, Depends how it was framed before? If it was taped across the top then obviously it would not ripple. Once framed to conservation standard with no tapes etc then the paper is much more "free" to move as there would be very little to keep it 100% flat! Should prints be taped down then? Cant the mount just hold it down? Im nervous about someone taping down my prints.
No they should not be taped across the top as this does not allow the paper to expand and contract freely in change of temperature. Dale uses japanese hinges on the top of the print to keep the print in place, then hinges the top of the mount on to the backing board.
Depends how it was framed before? If it was taped across the top then obviously it would not ripple. Once framed to conservation standard with no tapes etc then the paper is much more "free" to move as there would be very little to keep it 100% flat! Should prints be taped down then? Cant the mount just hold it down? Im nervous about someone taping down my prints. No they should not be taped across the top as this does not allow the paper to expand and contract freely in change of temperature. Dale uses japanese hinges on the top of the print to keep the print in place, then hinges the top of the mount on to the backing board.
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 12:49:43 GMT 1, When folks send you prints do you flatten them before framing? Great thread btw.
Thanks - We remove prints from tubes and leave to "relax" with no pressure on them initially. We then do flatten between acid free tissue and boards with a a little pressure until ready for framing!
When folks send you prints do you flatten them before framing? Great thread btw. Thanks - We remove prints from tubes and leave to "relax" with no pressure on them initially. We then do flatten between acid free tissue and boards with a a little pressure until ready for framing!
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 11:34:38 GMT 1, All good advice but I had one print framed since 2002, was reframed in 2007 to conservation standard and then started rippling a few months later??? it can't always be how its tubed.
Depends how it was framed before? If it was taped across the top then obviously it would not ripple. Once framed to conservation standard with no tapes etc then the paper is much more "free" to move as there would be very little to keep it 100% flat!
All good advice but I had one print framed since 2002, was reframed in 2007 to conservation standard and then started rippling a few months later??? it can't always be how its tubed. Depends how it was framed before? If it was taped across the top then obviously it would not ripple. Once framed to conservation standard with no tapes etc then the paper is much more "free" to move as there would be very little to keep it 100% flat!
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 11:28:18 GMT 1, In my book this is one of the biggest perils & pitfalls of buying collecting and storing prints. A lot of the bigger print houses really fall down badly on this score. Whenever possible print should be left flat as long as possible before tubing and dispatch. I know of quite a few occasions where prints have been tubed up to 6 weeks plus which is a disgrace. Where/when would you pay cost for something slightly flawed? Also some of the tube sizes used are again appalling with a few exceptions (BRP, BLK MRT). Again when you consider your paying sometimes in excess of ยฃ500 (and some) and it arrives in a fricking 'Smarties' tube is once again very poor. Paper has a memory (As Gary says) those fibres are so easily damaged If poss you should remove immediately from the tube. Leave to unfurl for as long as possible, I have left some for over 2 mths before framing or storing. Also resist weighting down for as long as possible RESIST any temptation to roll them back on themselves. If you have to keep tubed then treat them to a fat tube from the best in the business (and believe me cos I searched) www.essextubes.co.uk/postal-tubes.htmlAnd very good on price, so uber that you can choose your own colour I think. BIG printhouses, (and there are lots) take note. If your customers are paying ยฃ400 or ยฃ500 quid is a fiver for a fat tube a bridge too far??
Good stuff Mike.......many thanks for that contribution!
In my book this is one of the biggest perils & pitfalls of buying collecting and storing prints. A lot of the bigger print houses really fall down badly on this score. Whenever possible print should be left flat as long as possible before tubing and dispatch. I know of quite a few occasions where prints have been tubed up to 6 weeks plus which is a disgrace. Where/when would you pay cost for something slightly flawed? Also some of the tube sizes used are again appalling with a few exceptions (BRP, BLK MRT). Again when you consider your paying sometimes in excess of ยฃ500 (and some) and it arrives in a fricking 'Smarties' tube is once again very poor. Paper has a memory (As Gary says) those fibres are so easily damaged If poss you should remove immediately from the tube. Leave to unfurl for as long as possible, I have left some for over 2 mths before framing or storing. Also resist weighting down for as long as possible RESIST any temptation to roll them back on themselves. If you have to keep tubed then treat them to a fat tube from the best in the business (and believe me cos I searched) www.essextubes.co.uk/postal-tubes.htmlAnd very good on price, so uber that you can choose your own colour I think. BIG printhouses, (and there are lots) take note. If your customers are paying ยฃ400 or ยฃ500 quid is a fiver for a fat tube a bridge too far?? Good stuff Mike.......many thanks for that contribution!
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 10:51:17 GMT 1, Goes without saying....Best way to flatten a print is by getting us to frame it! ;D Never actually ever had a problem with anything in a BRP tube! PS, Dale is the pro, but he is far to busy to leave the workshop! Yeah that chain you have on him is working a treat.
It is, but it has nothing to do with work!
Goes without saying....Best way to flatten a print is by getting us to frame it! ;D Never actually ever had a problem with anything in a BRP tube! PS, Dale is the pro, but he is far to busy to leave the workshop! Yeah that chain you have on him is working a treat. It is, but it has nothing to do with work!
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 10:31:32 GMT 1, Great post from a pro, some expensive stuff around and guidelines from someone who knows is very welcome. Now I know how to flatten my new Walker print. ;D
Goes without saying....Best way to flatten a print is by getting us to frame it! ;D
Never actually ever had a problem with anything in a BRP tube!
PS, Dale is the pro, but he is far to busy to leave the workshop!
Great post from a pro, some expensive stuff around and guidelines from someone who knows is very welcome. Now I know how to flatten my new Walker print. ;D Goes without saying....Best way to flatten a print is by getting us to frame it! ;D Never actually ever had a problem with anything in a BRP tube! PS, Dale is the pro, but he is far to busy to leave the workshop!
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 10:05:49 GMT 1, Nice post Gary. I read it's best to let your prints unroll slowly aswell and not force them as that can cause ripples too.
That's right - Should let them "relax" and not just put pressure straight on them to flatten.
Nice post Gary. I read it's best to let your prints unroll slowly aswell and not force them as that can cause ripples too. That's right - Should let them "relax" and not just put pressure straight on them to flatten.
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 9:48:59 GMT 1, If you do have ripples appear, do they flatten out or are they permanent?
Problem is that there are so many things that could contribute:
1. Quality of paper 2. How long been rolled 3. Number of times re rolled 4. Size of tube
I have known of prints that we have framed and the ripples have imroved over time, then I personally have a Barcode which hasn't improved whatsoever!
Sorry to be vague!
If you do have ripples appear, do they flatten out or are they permanent? Problem is that there are so many things that could contribute: 1. Quality of paper 2. How long been rolled 3. Number of times re rolled 4. Size of tube I have known of prints that we have framed and the ripples have imroved over time, then I personally have a Barcode which hasn't improved whatsoever! Sorry to be vague!
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Flattening Prints โข Creased, Folded, Rolled or Rippled , by Mister Frame Man on Oct 9, 2008 9:24:52 GMT 1, I have recently received several queries regarding ripples in prints which have been framed.
As you know, rolling of prints is the easiest and cheapest way for dealers to send out artwork. However, rolling of works does cause damage! The paper fibres are stretched along the backs of the roll and crushed on the inside. This process is worsened every time you then remove the work from the tube and re roll. When rolling, pressure put on the print often means that the print is never rolled in a true circle motion - The print is often then left in storage in this position, causing lines/ripples across the print!
If your work is then float mounted you do not really notice the ripples as the print does not lay totally flat anyway. However, once window mounted and the mount is pushing down on the print the ripples are "fighting" against the mount and leaving the ripples clearly visible, further enhaced by the glass.
The best way to prevent damage to your prints would be:
1. Remove your works from tubes and store flat. 2. Avoid the temptation of removing your prints from their tubes and re rolling. 3. Store in the widest tube possible - BRP tubes are the best out there at the moment! POW literally crush your print to fit into the most narrow/cheapest tube they can find
I have spoken to my restorer and there are things that can be done to repair the paper, however the cost for this would be around ยฃ70!!!
As a framer the tube situation and rolling of prints is a bloody nightmare, people naturally think that it is something that the framer has done in the process of framing. However I hope that this post has been useful and assured you that this is not the case!
Regards, Gary
I have recently received several queries regarding ripples in prints which have been framed.
As you know, rolling of prints is the easiest and cheapest way for dealers to send out artwork. However, rolling of works does cause damage! The paper fibres are stretched along the backs of the roll and crushed on the inside. This process is worsened every time you then remove the work from the tube and re roll. When rolling, pressure put on the print often means that the print is never rolled in a true circle motion - The print is often then left in storage in this position, causing lines/ripples across the print!
If your work is then float mounted you do not really notice the ripples as the print does not lay totally flat anyway. However, once window mounted and the mount is pushing down on the print the ripples are "fighting" against the mount and leaving the ripples clearly visible, further enhaced by the glass.
The best way to prevent damage to your prints would be:
1. Remove your works from tubes and store flat. 2. Avoid the temptation of removing your prints from their tubes and re rolling. 3. Store in the widest tube possible - BRP tubes are the best out there at the moment! POW literally crush your print to fit into the most narrow/cheapest tube they can find
I have spoken to my restorer and there are things that can be done to repair the paper, however the cost for this would be around ยฃ70!!!
As a framer the tube situation and rolling of prints is a bloody nightmare, people naturally think that it is something that the framer has done in the process of framing. However I hope that this post has been useful and assured you that this is not the case!
Regards, Gary
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Framing Photographs, by Mister Frame Man on Oct 2, 2008 6:49:40 GMT 1, I might be able to help!
gary@photographyframing.co.uk
I might be able to help! gary@photographyframing.co.uk
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Those leeches at Vermin sure work fast...., by Mister Frame Man on Sept 23, 2008 6:08:29 GMT 1, That Fungle O Junk piece is pretty sick...the others seem very easily faked but this looks pretty genuine...old style freehand banksy?
Tricky one this....See, I KNOW that this is the genuine article but who would take my word for it at 150k!
That Fungle O Junk piece is pretty sick...the others seem very easily faked but this looks pretty genuine...old style freehand banksy? Tricky one this....See, I KNOW that this is the genuine article but who would take my word for it at 150k!
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