Chattanooga Thrift Trail

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Every thrift store, vintage shop and antique mall on the Chattanooga Thrift Trail, organized by neighborhood, with addresses, hours and what reviewers say. A 💛 note shows which local cause a shop’s proceeds benefit.

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Hixson (6)

Vinterest (Hixson)

Vintage 2105 Northpoint Blvd, Hixson, TN 37343

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-7 ยท Sat 9-6 ยท Sun 11-5

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · Free Wi-Fi

Antiques, collectibles, records and endless vintage finds under one roof, in a pet-friendly shop reviewers mention again and again.

Parker's Picks and Vendor Mall

Vintage 5420 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 ยท Sat 10-4 ยท Sun Closed

Vintage vendor mall with furniture, home decor, collectibles and handmade items.

America's Thrift (Northgate)

Thrift store 248 Northgate Mall Dr #122, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Hours: Mon-Thu 8-9 ยท Fri-Sat 8-10 ยท Sun 10-8

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay, checks · No card minimum · Rewards program

Large store with plenty of finds, though several reviewers have run into trouble with the store-credit-only return policy.

💛 Proceeds benefit primarily Adult & Teen Challenge MidSouth, a faith-based addiction recovery program, alongside other local nonprofit partners focused on children's health and job readiness. The chain also reports keeping over 60 million pounds of donated goods out of landfills each year.

Bethel Thrift

Thrift store 5135 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Known for a strong book and lamp selection, with reviewers appreciating fair pricing and respectful staff.

💛 Proceeds benefit Bethel Bible Village, a children's home for kids who are victims of abuse and neglect, helping cover the cost of providing them a safe, stable home.

Crafter's Emporium & Book Exchange

Vintage 3901 Hixson Pike #149, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-7 ยท Sun 11-6

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Craft and book marketplace on Hixson Pike.

Goodwill (Hixson)

Thrift store 1966 Northpoint Blvd Ste A, Hixson, TN 37343

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 ยท Sun 10-8

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · No card minimum

Reviews are mixed โ€” some find great quality pieces and call staff friendly, others describe the selection as smaller and more picked-over than other locations.

💛 Proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries' job training, vocational skills, and employment placement programs, with a particular focus on people who face barriers to finding work.

Coming in 2027: Savers Thrift, here in Hixson.

Downtown (1)

Poor Taste

Vintage 61 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Hours: Mon 11-7 ยท Tue Closed ยท Wed-Sun 11-7

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Owner-curated vintage clothing with reviewers calling the staff especially approachable and knowledgeable.

North Shore (4)

Collective Clothing

Vintage 40 Frazier Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Hours: Sun-Thu 11-6 ยท Fri/Sat 11-7

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Well-organized vintage clothing shop reviewers especially love for its gowns and fair prices.

Electric Crocodile (N. Shore)

Vintage 607 Cherokee Blvd Ste 1, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Hours: Daily 10-7

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Huge multi-room vendor market for vintage clothing, toys, and media โ€” reviewers often mention losing track of time.

Local Dive Retail

Vintage 607 Cherokee Blvd D, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 ยท Sat/Sun 10-5

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash

Packed with vintage clothing, vinyl, and oddities; reviewers especially like the friendly, low-pressure staff.

NNH Thrift (N. Shore)

Thrift store 209 Minor St, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Smaller shop known for higher-end donated brands at surprisingly reasonable prices.

💛 Proceeds benefit Northside Neighborhood House's neighbor-assistance programs across the community. Thrift store sales make up almost half of NNH's total income.

Southside (4)

Electric Crocodile (Southside)

Vintage 1791 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Hours: Daily 10-7

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Newer second location with two levels of vendors and food trucks on-site, per reviewers.

Lookout Thrift

Thrift store 2441 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Hours: Mon Closed ยท Tue-Sat 10-4 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Beloved owner-run shop with real designer finds at thrift prices; reviewers rave about the friendly service.

Vinterest (Southside)

Vintage 2121 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-7 ยท Sat 9-6 ยท Sun 11-5

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · Free Wi-Fi

A local-favorite vintage mall packed with antiques, collectibles, records and so much more, with a welcoming atmosphere that keeps shoppers browsing.

Closing after Dec 27, 2026.

Ladies of Charity Thrift

Thrift store 2821 Rossville Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 10-4 ยท Wed/Sat 10-2 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · Free Wi-Fi · Punch card

Volunteer-run shop supporting local charity work, with reviewers praising the daily rotating deals.

💛 Proceeds benefit neighbors facing hardship, covering medicine, utilities, housing, and clothing. This is a volunteer-run shop, and every dollar spent here stays local.

Highland Park (3)

Edith's Emporium

Vintage 1914 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: Mon-Fri 11-5 ยท Sat 10-4 ยท Sun 12-4

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Near-perfect reviews for its eclectic mix of gifts, home decor, and locally made goods.

Habitat For Humanity

Thrift store 1150 E 14th St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Hours: Mon Closed ยท Tue-Sat 9-5 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash · No card minimum

Furniture and building materials with proceeds funding local home builds; reviews are mixed on pricing for the condition of some pieces.

💛 Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity's construction of affordable housing, built in partnership with the families who will live in them.

THE REFINDERY on McCallie

Vintage 1300 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: Daily 11-6

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash

Cavernous antique mall reviewers describe as a fun treasure hunt, with friendly staff and good music.

East Ridge (7)

Chattanooga Room in the Inn Thrift Store

Thrift store 3807 Ringgold Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 ยท Sun 1-6

Price: $$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · No card minimum · Free Wi-Fi · Sales: Sun 50-90% off · Mon 50% off select items · Tue-Thu 75% off select items · Wed also 10% off for seniors and veterans · Sat 90% off items

Opened in September 2025 next to the East Ridge Goodwill; every dollar supports shelter and stability for women and children experiencing homelessness. Earn Clover loyalty points.

💛 Proceeds benefit Chattanooga Room in the Inn, which runs a six-month live-in program for women and children experiencing homelessness, with housing, case management, and education and employment support. The thrift store supports the programs at the shelter.

East Ridge Antique District

Antique 6511 Slater Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412

Hours: Mon 10:30-5:30 ยท Tue-Fri 10:30-5 ยท Sat 10:30-4 ยท Sun 12-5

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards (3% card fee)

Most of the antique district has closed. Three shops are still open: Sugar Plum Antiques & Treasures (Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6), Rusted Rooster Antiques & Decor (Mon closed, Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, Sun 11-5) and Chattanooga Olive Oil Company & Artisan Village (Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 12-5:30). The hours listed are when every open shop is available, so check each shop's hours, and some close as early as 4.

Goodwill (East Ridge)

Thrift store 3715 Ringgold Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 ยท Sun 10-8

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards · No card minimum

A newer, huge location with well-organized racks and friendly staff on a good day, though reviewers note prices running higher than expected and inconsistent organization at busier times.

💛 Proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries' job training, vocational skills, and employment placement programs, with a particular focus on people who face barriers to finding work.

Mercantile at the Ridge

Vintage 6725 Ringgold Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 ยท Sun 11-6

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Eclectic and well-curated booths, plus an on-site tea room reviewers enjoy.

The Thrift Stop

Vintage 3909 Ringgold Rd Ste B, East Ridge, TN 37412

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-9 ยท Sat/Sun 10-8

Restrooms: Yes

Curated vintage and boutique-style shop on Ringgold Rd, with reviewers noting a friendly owner, reasonable prices and a clean, organized feel.

Crazy Daisy Antiques

Antique 402 Direct Connection Dr, Rossville, GA 30741

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 ยท Sat 10-6 ยท Sun 12-5

Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards (3% card fee)

Big antique mall with over 100 booths in the I-75 Flea Market complex. Reviewers like the staff, who wrap fragile purchases carefully.

The Green Gardinia

Vintage 400 Direct Connection Dr Ste TGG, Rossville, GA 30741

Hours: Mon 10-7 ยท Tue-Fri 10-6 ยท Sat/Sun 9-5

Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards (3% card fee)

Antiques and decor in the I-75 Flea Market complex, with reviewers saying you can always find something unique.

Brainerd & Hamilton Place (10)

America's Thrift (Brainerd)

Thrift store 5844 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: Mon-Thu 8-9 ยท Fri-Sat 8-10 ยท Sun 10-8

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards · No card minimum · Rewards program

Clean and well organized, but a common theme in reviews is that prices run higher than expected for a thrift store.

💛 Proceeds benefit primarily Adult & Teen Challenge MidSouth, a faith-based addiction recovery program, alongside other local nonprofit partners focused on children's health and job readiness. The chain also reports keeping over 60 million pounds of donated goods out of landfills each year.

Pop's & Granny's Thrift Store

Thrift store 3238 Wilcox Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: Mon Closed ยท Tue-Sat 9-6 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$ · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Beloved neighborhood shop where reviewers consistently highlight the warmth of the owners as much as the prices.

Chambliss Thrift (Brainerd)

Thrift store 3723 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 ยท Sun 1-6

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · Rewards program

Rotating inventory with a good plus-size and kids selection, though reviews are mixed on furniture and electronics.

💛 Proceeds benefit Chambliss Center for Children's foster care and childcare programs, including a Transitional Living Program for youth aging out of foster care and a partnership establishing Hamilton County's first Isaiah 117 House, a safe space for children awaiting placement after being removed from unsafe homes.

Archive Thrift

Thrift store 6215 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hours: Mon-Wed 12-5 ยท Thu-Sat 11-7 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · Pay: Cash

Thrift store on Lee Hwy in the Hamilton Place area.

Goodwill (East Brainerd)

Thrift store 7601 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 ยท Sun 10-8

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · No card minimum

Reviewers frequently highlight specific staff members by name for going out of their way to help.

💛 Proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries' job training, vocational skills, and employment placement programs, with a particular focus on people who face barriers to finding work.

Goodwill (Hwy 58)

Thrift store 4850 TN-58, Chattanooga, TN 37416

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 ยท Sun 10-8

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · No card minimum

Often praised as clean and well run, though a few reviews mention disorganization and spotty customer service.

💛 Proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries' job training, vocational skills, and employment placement programs, with a particular focus on people who face barriers to finding work.

Humane Ed. Soc. Thrift

Thrift store 4784 TN-58, Chattanooga, TN 37416

Hours: Mon Closed ยท Tue-Sat 10-5 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Small but well-loved shop with pet goods and home items; proceeds support the local Humane Society.

💛 Proceeds benefit the Humane Educational Society's animal sheltering, adoption, and humane education work in the Chattanooga area.

Hunts Thrift

Thrift store 1301 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-7 ยท Sun 10-6

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards · No card minimum

Reviews are notably mixed โ€” some love the selection and staff, while many others feel prices are too high for donated goods.

Providence Thrift (Lee Hwy)

Thrift store 6933 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards · Punch card

Reviews are sharply divided โ€” some find great deals and friendly staff, others describe the store as cluttered and poorly kept.

💛 Proceeds benefit Providence Ministries, which fights homelessness, hunger, addiction, and spiritual poverty. Money helps fund homeless shelters for men and women, a women's addiction recovery program, and a "To Feed the Hungry" meal program.

Savers

Thrift store 2020 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 198, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-9 ยท Sun 10-7

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · No card minimum

National for-profit thrift chain with a large, well-organized selection. Shopping does not fund a charity, but donations dropped off there benefit the Purple Heart Foundation. It's self-checkout, no bags are provided and carts can't leave the store, so bring your own bags if you're buying a lot.

Red Bank (5)

Dirty Jane's Antiques

Antique 1910 Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN 37415

Hours: Mon Closed ยท Tue-Sat 10-6 ยท Sun 12-6

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Deceptively huge antique mall with reviewers often mentioning losing track of time browsing.

Friends & Family Thrift

Thrift store 4707 Dayton Blvd Ste A, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 ยท Sat 10-5 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Small and clean with a notably good tools and cookware section, per reviewers.

NNH Thrift (Red Bank)

Thrift store 3605 Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN 37415

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · Free Wi-Fi

Known for solid furniture donations at reasonable prices, supporting the nonprofit's community programs.

💛 Proceeds benefit Northside Neighborhood House's neighbor-assistance programs across the community. Thrift store sales make up almost half of NNH's total income.

Chambliss Thrift (Red Bank)

Thrift store 1936 Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN 37415

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 ยท Sun 1-6

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · Rewards program

Well organized with furniture in unusually good condition, plus handmade items from local makers.

💛 Proceeds benefit Chambliss Center for Children's foster care and childcare programs, including a Transitional Living Program for youth aging out of foster care and a partnership establishing Hamilton County's first Isaiah 117 House, a safe space for children awaiting placement after being removed from unsafe homes.

Vintage & More On The Blvd

Antique 3920 Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN 37415

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 ยท Sun 12-5

Price: $$$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Weekly-refreshed vintage finds in a well-organized space reviewers call unusually welcoming.

Fort O, GA (4)

Goodwill (Fort O)

Thrift store 516 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 ยท Sun 10-8

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · No card minimum

Reviewers are split on this location, with several feeling prices run high for a thrift store.

💛 Proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries' job training, vocational skills, and employment placement programs, with a particular focus on people who face barriers to finding work.

Nifty Thrifty

Thrift store 2749 Lafayette Rd, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Hours: Mon Closed ยท Tue-Fri 11-6 ยท Sat/Sun Closed

Price: $ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Consistently five-star reviews for unbeatable prices and an owner reviewers describe as exceptionally kind.

💛 Proceeds benefit the Chattanooga Rescue Mission.

Providence Thrift (Fort O)

Thrift store 491 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay · Punch card

Big selection including furniture and mattresses, though some reviewers find pricing inconsistent for a thrift store.

💛 Proceeds benefit Providence Ministries, which fights homelessness, hunger, addiction, and spiritual poverty. Money helps fund homeless shelters for men and women, a women's addiction recovery program, and a "To Feed the Hungry" meal program.

SACs Thrift Avenue

Thrift store 1040 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Hours: Mon Closed ยท Tue-Sat 10-5 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: No · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Nearly everything priced $4 or under, with proceeds supporting a local charity and reviewers praising the staff.

💛 Proceeds benefit the Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy Center (SAVAC), a state-certified nonprofit serving Dade, Walker, and Catoosa counties since 2008, supporting free services for survivors of sexual violence.

Signal Mountain (3)

Bachman Bargain Barn

Thrift store Anderson Pike, Signal Mountain, TN 37377

Hours: Sun-Thu Closed ยท Fri/Sat 9-2

Price: $$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, debit cards

Small weekend thrift shop on Anderson Pike on Signal Mountain.

💛 Proceeds benefit Bachman Community Center, a nonprofit that keeps a historic 1937 school building open as a free community resource, with a public library and space for local groups. The thrift store is volunteer-run and provides almost half of the center's operating budget.

St. Timothy's Thrift Shop

Thrift store 627 Mississippi Ave, Signal Mountain, TN 37377

Hours: Mon Closed ยท Tue Closed ยท Wed 9-12 ยท Thu 3-5 ยท Fri/Sat 10-1 ยท Sun Closed

Price: $$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, checks, Venmo · Sales: Various sales Wed-Sat

Church-run thrift shop on Signal Mountain with clothing, household items and toys, and a good spot for Grand Millennial style. Parking is across the street at the church, and The Clothes House is two doors down. Donations are welcome any time at the window in the back; sales fund local outreach.

💛 Proceeds benefit St. Timothy's Episcopal Church's outreach, including Metropolitan Ministries, St. Isidore's Pantry, Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga, Welcome Home of Chattanooga, The Hosannas Community, The Bethlehem Center and St. Timothy's Episcopal Preschool.

The Clothes House on Signal Mountain

Thrift store 710 Signal Mountain Blvd, Signal Mountain, TN 37377

Hours: Sun-Tue Closed ยท Wed-Sat 9-1

Price: $$$ · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards

Community thrift store on Signal Mountain with clothing and used goods, a quick, easy stop.

💛 Proceeds benefit Signal Mountain Social Services, which provides food assistance, educational support, and emergency help to local families and individuals.

Ooltewah (1)

Samaritan Center

Thrift store 9231 Lee Hwy, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Hours: Mon-Thu 9-6 ยท Fri/Sat Closed ยท Sun 1-5

Price: $$$ · Restrooms: Yes · ♿ Wheelchair: Yes · Pay: Cash, credit & debit cards, tap to pay

Reviews are mixed on the clearance section specifically, but many praise the low prices and friendly staff.

💛 Proceeds benefit the Samaritan Center, a community-service ministry over 90 years old, rooted in the Seventh-day Adventist church. It provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, food, clothing, furniture, school supplies, and baby supplies for families across eastern Hamilton County, and serves as a regional collection point during disaster response efforts.

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