I was very surprised to read someone say that the lady who answers the phone is standoffish Well every since i started going into this family oriented sandwich shop I have been treated with kindness. I always tell friends to go to Ricci's service is great they get really busy and out of consideration for other customers may not hold long conversations but they have been nothing but nice to me.... the food is awesome and if you see something you don't want to buy move on its not that DEEP....
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Tanya B.
The only thing is South Philly parking is the pits I was riding around and around then I found one. After all of that the store was empty. Next time I will call and place my order and double park. I took a menu and I will place a order next time phone when I want a hoagie.
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Audie M.
I lived in the East Passyunk ave neighborhood for 2 years and wasnt impressed with the local hoagie joints. I was excited when I saw the reviews for this place and found it was walking distance from my place on 12th and moore. I walked in ordered a tuna hoagie, lettuce, onion and American cheese. Come on its A TUNA HOAGIE, this isnt rocket science. I knew something was wrong when they asked me if i wanted mayo..... bro I said TUNA, as in TUNA SALAD! Have you seriously never made a basic tuna salad hoagie before? Get this, the guy opened up a can of tuna poured the contents of said can onto the roll and wiped mayo down one side of the roll, threw on lettuce cheese and onion wrapped it up and gave it to me. In shock i paid and walked away. To give them the benefit of the doubt, I ate it. It sucked. and I will never go back. the end.
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Rich C.
I feel so lucky to live 50 feet away from this place. If you're looking for a genuine South Philly hoagie, this is the place. They've got great italian rolls (seeded or regular), fresh lunch meat (they slice it right in front of you when you order) and fresh ingredients. Go there enough and they'll know your order just by looking at you. I get the Old Fashioned italian every time and it's delicious. Tip 'em well.
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Legion P.
I first went here over the summer when the deli I was planning to hit up for lunch was closed for the week. One of my bosses (the one that actually answers his phone) told me to just go around the corner to Ricci Brothers. I put in my order and I gotta be honest, I was not all that impressed by what I saw. However, once I got into work and actually ATE my hoagie? Totally different story! It really doesn't look like they're putting much on your sandwich when they're making it but they taste incredible! The bread isn't quite as crusty as some other places I order from, but just enough so know your hoagie isn't on the garbage that they usually put your sandwich in over in S Jersey. This place makes a solid hoagie, I will be back!
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Dee D.
Hoagie shop in my neighborhood. We order their hoagies so often at my work, they know us by name and know our orders. The folks who run this shop are great at what they do. Their italian hoagies are second to none, great selection of chips and drank, and you can get great $1 bread and $1 pickles at the front counter.
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Jemma C.
So I'm taking three stars off for selling counterfeit/ pirate DVD's and fake (or possibly obtained another way) Uggs. And by selling I mean the guy at the counter actively trying to make every customer buy one! Can't I just have a hoagie without the side of bootlegging? So long Ricci's.
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Ed R.
When I'm in South Philly and in the mood for a hoagie, this is where I go. July 4th I had a Wawa hoagie in Center City, and yesterday I had a Ricci Brothers hoagie. In comparing them to each other, the Ricci Brothers hoagie is far superior in taste to what I got at Wawa. Mmm... It was good. Parking here is not so easy. You will have to hunt for a spot or double park. And it seems they are only open for lunch. It's a few minutes away by foot from the steak sandwich capital of the world, where Geno's and Pat's are, so if the lines are too long over there, head over here and get yourself a real Italian hoagie.
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Morgan D.
I like the hoagies at Ricci's, but i like hoagies almost anywhere. Cold cuts and cheese on bread with your choice of accoutrement, what's not to like? So i don't necessarily judge a hoagie shop based on the food. However, i will say that my American hoagie from Ricci's has never let me down. The pros: -this location is convenient, at least for me. -sandwiches are made fresh to order right before your eyes. No funny stuff. -service is speedy around lunch time. The cons: -cash only. and their ATM has some ridiculous fee. -the staff arent always the friendliest. they have their days. -if you go in the morning, like me, to grab your lunch on your way to work, the service can be really slow. They are prepping party trays and standing orders and will finish with that before they deal with the customers right in front of them. Anyway. 4 stars for making a tasty sandwich and being around the corner.
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Adam L.
Welcome to South Philly. We do a lot of things poorly, some ok, and just a few perfectly. On that short list of perfection is Ricci's hoagies. I have traveled most of the country, and nowhere can you get a hoagie (ahem, "sub") like this. The place is, as noted by other reviewers, small and kinda strange. There is zero flash to this spot. You literally walk up to a guy at a deli slicer and order your pleasure, he slices the cold cuts and cheese, sends it to another person who puts toppings on (lettuce tomato onion pickles peppers and a whole host of others) and then hands it to you. I have had just about everything on the menu, from the Italian to the American to the tuna. My personal favorite is the roast beef. Rare and sliced thin, it is perfection on a bun. This place is invaluable to Philly. The sort of place that makes South Philly South Philly.
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Jeff H.
I'm def on a hoagie binge of late. Stopped by Ricci's this afternoon to grab one to eat while taking in some innings of the Phillies opener. I went with the basic Italian. Tasted fine, decent quality of ingredients ... but nothing extra worth anyone driving far out of their way to eat one of these. It was not nearly as filling as I expected but not small either. Are people downsizing the portions in hoagies of late? I also had no wait and could order as soon as I walked in. The biggest plus about this hoagie was the roll. Liscio hoagie rolls are fresh and crisp which I find awesome. And they don't get soggy even when you get delayed actually consuming your take-out.
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Don B.
Love Ricci's Hoagies. Fresh Bread, Freshly sliced meats and cheeses, and fresh veggies make a great hoagie!
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Chris M.
No longer must I moan about the dearth of Lee's or Slack's in Center City and South Philly. Today I stumbled on Ricci's Hoagies, and this by far fulfilled my needs. Ordered the Turkey Hoagie, Oil, Swiss, the works & Hot peppers. Most Hoagie locales skimp on the roll.. no, not this joint. Its no super-crusty Sarcone's variety, but softer/seeded, and MOLTO BUONO. Another perq, rarely found is the oil hoagie seasoning (Lee's is only place I know that has it).. so does Ricci's. That special Hoagie seasoning sauce is the best, kudos. Located on 11th, just south of Washington, in beautiful Bella Vista. Hours are M-Sat 8AM-3pm
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Jennifer D.
The only reason I am giving this place three stars is because their hoagies are quite delicious. All the ingrediants taste fresh and the bread has almost always been soft and on point. The large, huge downside is the customer service. The lady answering phone calls makes me not want to even order from this place. She is rude, unhelpful, and your call is obviously ruining her day even more, if that were even possible. When you go in to pick-up the delicious sandwiches, she and everyone glares at you because you interrupeted their important text message. I would recommend making someone you dislike call and get the subs delivered.
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eric s.
I just found out a tuna hoagie is not the thing to order from Ricci's. A teaspoon of wet tuna smeared direct from the can on a roll with no seasoning, whatsoever. The entire hoagie was dominated by the flavor of bland tuna water. Blecht. The roll was delicious, so thanks Liscio's...
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Ciara S.
This is called a South Philadelphia hoagie....!!!!! If you want a grand experience with fireworks blasting come to Ricci's!! My dad brought me here as a young girl (he made me the Foodie I am today, lol) after school me still in my Catholic school uniform and we ordered the best hoagie ever.... The wait is quick and everyone just forms a line and they make your hoagie assembly line style. My favorite is the lady in there she looks like Sandra bullock she is very nice.... Hoagie roll is soft and toppings fresh.... RICCI never disappoints but get there early because they close like 3ish.
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Steven M.
This place has top shelf hoagies. Ever since my first visit I've made sure to get at least one sandwich a week from this place. While they don't stray too far from the normal, all their meats are fresh and tasty and the roll is as soft and delicious as they come. I can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a great tasting, cheap, and traditional hoagie. The staff has always been more than pleasant and when I place a pick-up order I never feel rushed like the guy is just trying to get off the phone, even though they are always busy. The staff takes the time to find out what you want and how you want it, and that's important. Go with the old fashioned Italian, then thank me later.
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Meredith K.
When my bathroom ceiling fell in for the third time in my old apartment, I had a nice chat with the guy who came to fix it. Marc grew up in South Philly and gave me a ton of recommendations on where to get a good bite to eat in the 'hood. You guessed it: among his recommendations was Ricci's. I was eager to try their sandwiches, but they were closed both times I tried to go (their hours are kind of unfortunate). Yesterday, I finally made it there (after making a pit-stop at CVS to hit the ATM, since they're cash-only) with my two friends who were visiting from Jersey. The lines weren't too long; I'd say we waited for about three minutes to order. They have an assembly line of sorts behind the counter consisting of four or five Italian guys, a few of whom I'm assuming were Riccis. I ordered a Honey Turkey hoagie (I don't think you get to choose a size... they're all foot-longs) with lettuce, sweet peppers, onions, provolone, and it was assembled with lightning speed. They wrapped up my hoagie and my deli pickle (only $1 for the biggest pickle ever) and handed it to the cashier, where I was rung up promptly and with a smile. We took our hoagies and chips home and proceeded to eat them almost as quickly as they were made. We were not disappointed. Although I still prefer Salumeria hoagies, I will definitely be back for another visit in the near future.
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Rob T.
Very good Italian hoagie.
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Claudia C.
i've been to this hoagie place before i started back going to "melino's".....seems as though, i'm paying for just a "roll" ..cannot consider it a hoagie..let alone a "sandwich"...did they forget the meat????? nowadays, a hoagie is costing round about $ 8-9.00 depending on the type of meat you want. it's truly difficult to find a delicious / filling / but!!! worth the money type hoagie...i remember how they used to make them in the 80's. ....being that i'm an "south philly" native..that's all we ate.
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Juicebomb X.
Ricci's is a tough call for me. They are cheaper than Sarcone's and closer to me than Chickie's, but I'm just not impressed with their sandwiches. A friend of mine swears that they are amazing, but my two visits don't stand up to that declaration. This is a tried and true hoagie shop, and their dual assembly line set-up promises fast service (as opposed to what can be a very long wait at Sarcone's). It's not bad, I just haven't fallen in love with it. What I've noticed, by virtue of living close by, is that the clientele seems to be disproportionately black in an otherwise not-very-black area. I haven't the slightest idea why that is, or if maybe I just don't see the whiteys (they all look the same to me), but there it is. If you are on a quest to try South Philly shops in search of the perfect hoagie, please do try Ricci's, just don't expect this to be the best.
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Sean T.
Ricci's is good. Good Liscio rolls.. decent ingredients.. simple sandwich shop. I am just starting to get really into sandwiches, and Paesano's has easily rolled over Ricci's, in my opinion, so I'm not as hype as I once was, on Ricci's. But if you want a regular, simple hoagie and can get down there before 3:15.. then this is a very good spot, with a bag of Herr's Sour Cream and Onion and a soda.. recommended.
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Pri V.
one of the best - theres like three others. And Primos in my opinion is NOT one of them. Thanks.
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qqq b.
Hands down the best hoagies I've ever had! Bread has a nice crunchy crust and is soft in the middle. Try the regular Italian hoagie not the deluxe one which has crumbled, aged provolone. And while it sounds good it doesn't translate into a better tasting hoagie than the regular italian. Note: Ricci's is only open during lunch hours M-F and Sat. Hurry up and get there!
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Tamika S.
I was very surprised to read someone say that the lady who answers the phone is standoffish Well every since i started going into this family oriented sandwich shop I have been treated with kindness. I always tell friends to go to Ricci's service is great they get really busy and out of consideration for other customers may not hold long conversations but they have been nothing but nice to me.... the food is awesome and if you see something you don't want to buy move on its not that DEEP....
(5)Tanya B.
The only thing is South Philly parking is the pits I was riding around and around then I found one. After all of that the store was empty. Next time I will call and place my order and double park. I took a menu and I will place a order next time phone when I want a hoagie.
(2)Audie M.
I lived in the East Passyunk ave neighborhood for 2 years and wasnt impressed with the local hoagie joints. I was excited when I saw the reviews for this place and found it was walking distance from my place on 12th and moore. I walked in ordered a tuna hoagie, lettuce, onion and American cheese. Come on its A TUNA HOAGIE, this isnt rocket science. I knew something was wrong when they asked me if i wanted mayo..... bro I said TUNA, as in TUNA SALAD! Have you seriously never made a basic tuna salad hoagie before? Get this, the guy opened up a can of tuna poured the contents of said can onto the roll and wiped mayo down one side of the roll, threw on lettuce cheese and onion wrapped it up and gave it to me. In shock i paid and walked away. To give them the benefit of the doubt, I ate it. It sucked. and I will never go back. the end.
(1)Rich C.
I feel so lucky to live 50 feet away from this place. If you're looking for a genuine South Philly hoagie, this is the place. They've got great italian rolls (seeded or regular), fresh lunch meat (they slice it right in front of you when you order) and fresh ingredients. Go there enough and they'll know your order just by looking at you. I get the Old Fashioned italian every time and it's delicious. Tip 'em well.
(5)Legion P.
I first went here over the summer when the deli I was planning to hit up for lunch was closed for the week. One of my bosses (the one that actually answers his phone) told me to just go around the corner to Ricci Brothers. I put in my order and I gotta be honest, I was not all that impressed by what I saw. However, once I got into work and actually ATE my hoagie? Totally different story! It really doesn't look like they're putting much on your sandwich when they're making it but they taste incredible! The bread isn't quite as crusty as some other places I order from, but just enough so know your hoagie isn't on the garbage that they usually put your sandwich in over in S Jersey. This place makes a solid hoagie, I will be back!
(4)Dee D.
Hoagie shop in my neighborhood. We order their hoagies so often at my work, they know us by name and know our orders. The folks who run this shop are great at what they do. Their italian hoagies are second to none, great selection of chips and drank, and you can get great $1 bread and $1 pickles at the front counter.
(5)Jemma C.
So I'm taking three stars off for selling counterfeit/ pirate DVD's and fake (or possibly obtained another way) Uggs. And by selling I mean the guy at the counter actively trying to make every customer buy one! Can't I just have a hoagie without the side of bootlegging? So long Ricci's.
(1)Ed R.
When I'm in South Philly and in the mood for a hoagie, this is where I go. July 4th I had a Wawa hoagie in Center City, and yesterday I had a Ricci Brothers hoagie. In comparing them to each other, the Ricci Brothers hoagie is far superior in taste to what I got at Wawa. Mmm... It was good. Parking here is not so easy. You will have to hunt for a spot or double park. And it seems they are only open for lunch. It's a few minutes away by foot from the steak sandwich capital of the world, where Geno's and Pat's are, so if the lines are too long over there, head over here and get yourself a real Italian hoagie.
(5)Morgan D.
I like the hoagies at Ricci's, but i like hoagies almost anywhere. Cold cuts and cheese on bread with your choice of accoutrement, what's not to like? So i don't necessarily judge a hoagie shop based on the food. However, i will say that my American hoagie from Ricci's has never let me down. The pros: -this location is convenient, at least for me. -sandwiches are made fresh to order right before your eyes. No funny stuff. -service is speedy around lunch time. The cons: -cash only. and their ATM has some ridiculous fee. -the staff arent always the friendliest. they have their days. -if you go in the morning, like me, to grab your lunch on your way to work, the service can be really slow. They are prepping party trays and standing orders and will finish with that before they deal with the customers right in front of them. Anyway. 4 stars for making a tasty sandwich and being around the corner.
(4)Adam L.
Welcome to South Philly. We do a lot of things poorly, some ok, and just a few perfectly. On that short list of perfection is Ricci's hoagies. I have traveled most of the country, and nowhere can you get a hoagie (ahem, "sub") like this. The place is, as noted by other reviewers, small and kinda strange. There is zero flash to this spot. You literally walk up to a guy at a deli slicer and order your pleasure, he slices the cold cuts and cheese, sends it to another person who puts toppings on (lettuce tomato onion pickles peppers and a whole host of others) and then hands it to you. I have had just about everything on the menu, from the Italian to the American to the tuna. My personal favorite is the roast beef. Rare and sliced thin, it is perfection on a bun. This place is invaluable to Philly. The sort of place that makes South Philly South Philly.
(5)Jeff H.
I'm def on a hoagie binge of late. Stopped by Ricci's this afternoon to grab one to eat while taking in some innings of the Phillies opener. I went with the basic Italian. Tasted fine, decent quality of ingredients ... but nothing extra worth anyone driving far out of their way to eat one of these. It was not nearly as filling as I expected but not small either. Are people downsizing the portions in hoagies of late? I also had no wait and could order as soon as I walked in. The biggest plus about this hoagie was the roll. Liscio hoagie rolls are fresh and crisp which I find awesome. And they don't get soggy even when you get delayed actually consuming your take-out.
(3)Don B.
Love Ricci's Hoagies. Fresh Bread, Freshly sliced meats and cheeses, and fresh veggies make a great hoagie!
(5)Chris M.
No longer must I moan about the dearth of Lee's or Slack's in Center City and South Philly. Today I stumbled on Ricci's Hoagies, and this by far fulfilled my needs. Ordered the Turkey Hoagie, Oil, Swiss, the works & Hot peppers. Most Hoagie locales skimp on the roll.. no, not this joint. Its no super-crusty Sarcone's variety, but softer/seeded, and MOLTO BUONO. Another perq, rarely found is the oil hoagie seasoning (Lee's is only place I know that has it).. so does Ricci's. That special Hoagie seasoning sauce is the best, kudos. Located on 11th, just south of Washington, in beautiful Bella Vista. Hours are M-Sat 8AM-3pm
(4)Jennifer D.
The only reason I am giving this place three stars is because their hoagies are quite delicious. All the ingrediants taste fresh and the bread has almost always been soft and on point. The large, huge downside is the customer service. The lady answering phone calls makes me not want to even order from this place. She is rude, unhelpful, and your call is obviously ruining her day even more, if that were even possible. When you go in to pick-up the delicious sandwiches, she and everyone glares at you because you interrupeted their important text message. I would recommend making someone you dislike call and get the subs delivered.
(3)eric s.
I just found out a tuna hoagie is not the thing to order from Ricci's. A teaspoon of wet tuna smeared direct from the can on a roll with no seasoning, whatsoever. The entire hoagie was dominated by the flavor of bland tuna water. Blecht. The roll was delicious, so thanks Liscio's...
(1)Ciara S.
This is called a South Philadelphia hoagie....!!!!! If you want a grand experience with fireworks blasting come to Ricci's!! My dad brought me here as a young girl (he made me the Foodie I am today, lol) after school me still in my Catholic school uniform and we ordered the best hoagie ever.... The wait is quick and everyone just forms a line and they make your hoagie assembly line style. My favorite is the lady in there she looks like Sandra bullock she is very nice.... Hoagie roll is soft and toppings fresh.... RICCI never disappoints but get there early because they close like 3ish.
(5)Steven M.
This place has top shelf hoagies. Ever since my first visit I've made sure to get at least one sandwich a week from this place. While they don't stray too far from the normal, all their meats are fresh and tasty and the roll is as soft and delicious as they come. I can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a great tasting, cheap, and traditional hoagie. The staff has always been more than pleasant and when I place a pick-up order I never feel rushed like the guy is just trying to get off the phone, even though they are always busy. The staff takes the time to find out what you want and how you want it, and that's important. Go with the old fashioned Italian, then thank me later.
(5)Meredith K.
When my bathroom ceiling fell in for the third time in my old apartment, I had a nice chat with the guy who came to fix it. Marc grew up in South Philly and gave me a ton of recommendations on where to get a good bite to eat in the 'hood. You guessed it: among his recommendations was Ricci's. I was eager to try their sandwiches, but they were closed both times I tried to go (their hours are kind of unfortunate). Yesterday, I finally made it there (after making a pit-stop at CVS to hit the ATM, since they're cash-only) with my two friends who were visiting from Jersey. The lines weren't too long; I'd say we waited for about three minutes to order. They have an assembly line of sorts behind the counter consisting of four or five Italian guys, a few of whom I'm assuming were Riccis. I ordered a Honey Turkey hoagie (I don't think you get to choose a size... they're all foot-longs) with lettuce, sweet peppers, onions, provolone, and it was assembled with lightning speed. They wrapped up my hoagie and my deli pickle (only $1 for the biggest pickle ever) and handed it to the cashier, where I was rung up promptly and with a smile. We took our hoagies and chips home and proceeded to eat them almost as quickly as they were made. We were not disappointed. Although I still prefer Salumeria hoagies, I will definitely be back for another visit in the near future.
(4)Rob T.
Very good Italian hoagie.
(5)Claudia C.
i've been to this hoagie place before i started back going to "melino's".....seems as though, i'm paying for just a "roll" ..cannot consider it a hoagie..let alone a "sandwich"...did they forget the meat????? nowadays, a hoagie is costing round about $ 8-9.00 depending on the type of meat you want. it's truly difficult to find a delicious / filling / but!!! worth the money type hoagie...i remember how they used to make them in the 80's. ....being that i'm an "south philly" native..that's all we ate.
(2)Juicebomb X.
Ricci's is a tough call for me. They are cheaper than Sarcone's and closer to me than Chickie's, but I'm just not impressed with their sandwiches. A friend of mine swears that they are amazing, but my two visits don't stand up to that declaration. This is a tried and true hoagie shop, and their dual assembly line set-up promises fast service (as opposed to what can be a very long wait at Sarcone's). It's not bad, I just haven't fallen in love with it. What I've noticed, by virtue of living close by, is that the clientele seems to be disproportionately black in an otherwise not-very-black area. I haven't the slightest idea why that is, or if maybe I just don't see the whiteys (they all look the same to me), but there it is. If you are on a quest to try South Philly shops in search of the perfect hoagie, please do try Ricci's, just don't expect this to be the best.
(2)Sean T.
Ricci's is good. Good Liscio rolls.. decent ingredients.. simple sandwich shop. I am just starting to get really into sandwiches, and Paesano's has easily rolled over Ricci's, in my opinion, so I'm not as hype as I once was, on Ricci's. But if you want a regular, simple hoagie and can get down there before 3:15.. then this is a very good spot, with a bag of Herr's Sour Cream and Onion and a soda.. recommended.
(4)Pri V.
one of the best - theres like three others. And Primos in my opinion is NOT one of them. Thanks.
(5)qqq b.
Hands down the best hoagies I've ever had! Bread has a nice crunchy crust and is soft in the middle. Try the regular Italian hoagie not the deluxe one which has crumbled, aged provolone. And while it sounds good it doesn't translate into a better tasting hoagie than the regular italian. Note: Ricci's is only open during lunch hours M-F and Sat. Hurry up and get there!
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