Goodyear Flooring Store | Discount Carpet, Tile & Wood for Goodyear, AZ Homes
Brandi Carpet has been flooring Goodyear homes since 1971. We bring carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank, and natural stone to this fast-growing West Valley community at direct-from-the-manufacturer prices the big-box stores can't match. Honest pricing, professional installation, and over five decades of family-owned experience.
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Goodyear Flooring — Carpet, Tile, Wood & More for Every Room in Your Home
From family homes near Estrella Mountain Regional Park to golf-course living in PebbleCreek, Brandi Carpet outfits Goodyear houses with every flooring category in stock at direct-from-the-manufacturer pricing. Carpet, tile, natural stone, hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank — we sell it, we install it, and we stand behind it. Browse the categories below to find the right floor for your Goodyear home.
Carpet
Carpet That's Soft Underfoot and Built to Last
Carpet is the foundation of comfort in any Goodyear home, from a starter house in Canyon Trails to a retirement property in PebbleCreek. Brandi Carpet stocks wall-to-wall carpet, custom-cut area rugs, and commercial-grade options from every major manufacturer — with selections to match any decor and any budget.
Tile
Ceramic and porcelain tile holds up to the desert heat better than almost any other flooring option — and we've been selling and installing it since 1971. From classic 12x12s to large-format planks and designer mosaics, our showroom has one of the widest tile selections in the West Valley at prices that beat the big-box stores.
Hardwood
Solid hardwood and engineered wood flooring add warmth and value to any home. Solid wood is one plank cut from a single piece of timber and ranges from 5/16" to 3/4" thick — reclaimed planks can run thicker and wider. Engineered wood handles Arizona's seasonal humidity swings beautifully. We carry both at every price point, from oak and maple to exotic species.
Vinyl Plank
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) has become one of the most requested categories among Goodyear homeowners — and for good reason. It's waterproof, scratch-resistant, comfortable underfoot, and the modern wood-look finishes are nearly indistinguishable from real hardwood. Dozens of styles ready to bring straight to your home.
Laminate
Laminate flooring layers a high-resolution image over a durable core, giving you the look of wood, stone, or tile at a fraction of the price. Available in smooth, embossed, hand-scraped, and distressed textures, with hundreds of color and grain options. We've been fitting laminate into West Valley homes for decades and know how to match it to your space.
Dustless Tile Removal & More
Services That Make Your Floor Project Easier
Brandi Carpet does more than sell flooring. Our dustless tile removal service is one of our most popular offerings — a clean, low-mess way to start any remodel without the dust storm of traditional demolition. We also handle natural stone (marble, granite, travertine, slate, sandstone), custom carpet base, commercial VCT, flooring demolition and disposal, and full installation for residential, commercial, and contractor jobs.
Why Goodyear Homeowners Choose Brandi Carpet Over Other Flooring Stores
Goodyear homeowners have options between the Estrella Pkwy corridor, I-10, and the greater West Valley when it comes to flooring stores. From your first sample swatch to the day we lay your last plank, Brandi Carpet is built around the things that matter most to homeowners. Here's what sets us apart from the chain stores.
Direct From the Manufacturer Pricing
Brandi Carpet sources directly from top flooring manufacturers, so you skip the markup the big-box retailers add. The same name-brand carpet, tile, hardwood, and laminate — at wholesale, retail, or true discount pricing depending on the job.
Family-Owned Since 1971
Brandi Carpet has served the Valley of the Sun for over five decades, Goodyear included. We're a family-owned flooring company, not a national chain, and the people who quote your job today are the same people who show up for the install.
Mobile Flooring Showroom
Can't make it to our showroom? Since 1971 we've offered our Mobile Flooring Showroom — we bring samples directly to your Goodyear home so you can see how the floor looks in your actual lighting, against your actual walls.
Honest, No-Pressure Sales
Our team has years of flooring experience and zero interest in high-pressure tactics. We'll help you find the right floor for your space and budget — whether that's our most expensive product or our most affordable. Honesty is how we've stayed in business since 1971.
Professional Installation
Buying flooring is only half the job. Our installation crews handle carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank, and natural stone — plus our signature dustless tile removal service for projects that need an existing floor pulled up first. Licensed, bonded, insured: ROC# CR8-256766.
BBB A+ Rated
Brandi Carpet holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has won the Angie's List Super Service Award. Decades of consistent service to homeowners throughout Goodyear and the West Valley is the only way to earn ratings like these — and we plan to keep them.
Ready to Find Your New Floor?
When you shop with Brandi Carpet, you get a family-owned team that's been doing this since 1971. Honest pricing, real experience, and the kind of service Goodyear homeowners have come to count on.
About Brandi Carpet
Goodyear's Flooring Resource, Backed by 54+ Years in the Valley
Brandi Carpet started in Glendale in 1971 and has grown right alongside the Valley ever since — including Goodyear, one of the fastest-growing cities in the West Valley. We know the family-home construction around Palm Valley and Canyon Trails, the 55+ standards inside PebbleCreek, and the flooring choices that hold up to Goodyear's mix of new-build and established households. These aren't markets we read about — they're floors we've measured, sold, and installed thousands of times over.
Brandi Carpet is licensed, bonded, and insured (ROC# CR8-256766) and holds a Better Business Bureau A+ rating earned over decades of consistent customer service. Whether you visit our showroom or have us bring the Mobile Flooring Showroom out to Goodyear, you'll get the same honest pricing, real-world flooring advice, and zero high-pressure sales tactics. From the first sample swatch to the final install, we're here to make sure you love your floors.
Arizona Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Every Floor Type, In Stock
Carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank, and natural stone. From budget-friendly to designer-grade, we carry the full range from every major manufacturer, with samples we can bring straight to your Goodyear address.
Arizona ROC Licensed
Active Arizona Registrar of Contractors license (ROC# CR8-256766). Fully bonded and insured on every flooring sale and installation across the Valley of the Sun.
Mobile Showroom Service
We've offered Mobile Showroom service since 1971. Skip the trip — we bring carpet, tile, wood, and laminate samples directly to your home so you can see them in your actual lighting.
Honest, No-Pressure Pricing
Direct-from-the-manufacturer pricing means real value, not gimmicks. We'll show you what something costs, why, and how it compares — then let you make the call.
Serving Goodyear From Our Valley Showroom — Or We Come to You
Our showroom is a straightforward drive from Goodyear off I-10, with hundreds of carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, and vinyl plank samples to walk through in person — or skip the drive and let our Mobile Flooring Showroom come to you. We serve Goodyear homeowners from Estrella out to PebbleCreek.
From Estrella Pkwy to Litchfield Rd, our team is in Goodyear every week. No matter which part of Goodyear you're in, Brandi Carpet brings the same direct-from-the-manufacturer pricing and decades of flooring expertise to your door.
What Goodyear Flooring Customers Are Saying
“We compared a few flooring stores before landing on Brandi. They brought samples out to our place near Palm Valley, gave us a real written quote on the spot, and the installers showed up exactly when they said they would.”
“Our old tile removal was the part we'd been dreading most. Brandi's dustless crew had our kitchen and living room cleared in a day with almost no dust migrating into the rest of the house. New LVP went in two days later.”
“Fifty-plus years in business shows. They knew exactly which engineered hardwood would hold up in our sunroom, gave us a fair price, and the crew was in and out in three days without any drama.”
Ready to Find Your New Floor?
Thousands of Valley homeowners have trusted Brandi Carpet to deliver the right floor at the right price since 1971. Your free quote is one phone call away — no pressure, no obligation, just honest answers from the family-owned flooring store the Valley has counted on for over five decades.
How Buying Floors From Brandi Carpet Works
Six simple steps. One family-owned team. Direct manufacturer pricing.
Visit Our Showroom or Schedule a Mobile Showroom
See samples at our showroom off I-10, or skip the trip and schedule our Mobile Flooring Showroom to come straight to your Goodyear address.
Get a Free Quote With Manufacturer-Direct Pricing
Once you've narrowed your selection, we measure your space, calculate exact material needs, and put together an itemized quote. No salesy estimates — just honest, direct-from-the-manufacturer pricing on the products you've actually picked.
Choose Your Materials and Confirm Your Order
Take your time. Compare samples in your home, ask questions, change your mind — we don't rush this part. Once you're ready, we lock in your final selection, your installation date, and any custom-cut area rugs or carpet base you need.
Schedule Dustless Tile Removal If Needed
If you're replacing existing tile, our dustless tile removal service is the cleanest way to start. Conventional demolition kicks up clouds of silica dust that take days to settle. Our process keeps the dust contained, the floor clear, and your home livable from start to finish.
Professional Installation by Our Crews
Our installation crews handle every flooring category we sell. Carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank, natural stone — all installed by the same team that's been laying floors in the Valley for years. Licensed, bonded, insured (ROC# CR8-256766), and respectful of your home from the first plank to the last.
Final Walkthrough and Care Guide
Before we wrap up, we walk every room with you. Anything that needs touching up gets handled before we leave. You receive your warranty paperwork, a care guide for your specific flooring product, and a direct line to our shop if you ever have questions about cleaning, refinishing, or repairs down the road.
Ready to Find Your New Floor?
When you shop with Brandi Carpet, you get a family-owned team that's been doing this since 1971. Honest pricing, real experience, and the kind of service Goodyear homeowners have counted on for decades.
Goodyear Flooring Questions, Answered
Real questions Goodyear homeowners ask before buying new floors. Straight answers from a family-owned team that's been selling and installing flooring in the Valley since 1971.
- How much does new flooring cost for a Goodyear home?
Pricing varies a lot by category and grade. Carpet typically runs $2-$8 per sq ft installed. Tile averages $4-$12 per sq ft. Hardwood ranges from $6-$15 per sq ft. Laminate and vinyl plank fall in the $3-$8 range. Brandi Carpet offers direct-from-the-manufacturer pricing across all categories, which is usually 20-40% below big-box quotes. We provide a detailed written quote before any work starts.
- Do I need to remove old tile before new flooring is installed?
Most of the time, yes. If you're putting tile, hardwood, or natural stone over an existing tile floor, the old floor needs to come up first. Carpet, laminate, and vinyl plank can sometimes go over existing tile if the surface is level and in good shape. Our dustless tile removal service is a clean, low-mess way to handle the demolition without turning your home into a dust storm.
- How long does flooring installation take?
Carpet installation in an average-sized home usually takes one day. Tile and hardwood typically run two to four days depending on square footage. Laminate and vinyl plank can often be done in one to two days. If you need dustless tile removal first, that adds another day or two. We share a clear timeline before we start so you can plan around it.
- What areas does Brandi Carpet serve in the Valley?
Brandi Carpet serves the entire Phoenix metro area, including Goodyear, from our Valley showroom. That coverage includes Goodyear, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, Anthem, Cave Creek, Carefree, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and Avondale. If you're in Goodyear, we can get to you — either at the showroom, with our Mobile Flooring Showroom, or for installation.
- What should I look for when comparing flooring stores near Goodyear?
Verify the seller is licensed (ROC) and insured, ask for references from local installs, get a detailed written quote with itemized labor and materials, and confirm the manufacturer warranty applies after install. Brandi Carpet checks every box — over 50 years in business, BBB A+ rating, ROC# CR8-256766, and direct relationships with major manufacturers.
- Is new flooring worth the investment?
Yes. New flooring is one of the most visible and impactful upgrades you can make. Buyers touring homes in Goodyear and the West Valley compare flooring closely — worn carpet or dated tile drops perceived value fast. Quality flooring also lasts: a properly installed hardwood or porcelain tile floor will outlive the next two paint colors and the next remodel.
- Can I stay in my home during flooring installation?
Almost always, yes. Carpet, laminate, and vinyl plank installs are typically same-day projects with no need to relocate. Tile and hardwood that involve adhesives or moisture may require staying out of those rooms for 24-48 hours. If you're doing dustless tile removal, our process keeps the rest of your home dust-free so daily life can continue while we work.
- How do I choose the right flooring for my Goodyear home?
Start with the room. Bathrooms and laundry rooms need waterproof flooring (tile or vinyl plank). Bedrooms benefit from carpet for comfort. Living areas and hallways take a beating, so durable hardwood, tile, or LVP works well. Goodyear's newer subdivisions run heavy on concrete slab and open floor plans, so our team will guide you toward floors that perform in Valley conditions.
- Does Brandi Carpet offer financing?
Yes. Brandi Carpet works with trusted financing partners so you can move forward without paying everything up front. Options vary by credit profile and total project size. Ask about financing when you visit the showroom or get a quote, and we'll walk you through what's available for your job.
- What's the best time of year to install new flooring in Goodyear?
Interior flooring can be installed year-round in the Valley. Fall and spring are popular because the weather is comfortable for crew movement. Summer and winter often have shorter lead times since schedules open up. Brandi Carpet works through every season — the showroom is climate-controlled, and our crews keep job sites comfortable during install regardless of outside temps.
Nobody Knows Goodyear Floors Like Brandi Carpet
We've sold and installed flooring in thousands of Valley homes since 1971, Goodyear included. Your free quote is one phone call away — no pressure, no obligation, just real answers from a family-owned team that knows the West Valley.
How to Choose the Right Flooring Store Serving Goodyear
Picking the right flooring store is almost as important as picking the floor itself. With several options serving Goodyear, here are five things every homeowner should confirm before placing an order.
Arizona ROC License & Insurance
Anyone installing flooring in Arizona should hold an active Registrar of Contractors license and carry liability insurance. You can verify a license at roc.az.gov in under a minute. Brandi Carpet's ROC# CR8-256766 has been active for decades — we'll give you the number before you even ask.
Local Showroom and Real Inventory
Online catalogs are fine, but flooring is something you should see and feel in person before buying. Look for a store with a physical Valley showroom, real product samples on hand, and the ability to bring samples to your Goodyear home. Brandi's showroom carries every category in stock, plus our Mobile Flooring Showroom for in-home consultations.
Direct Manufacturer Relationships
Stores that buy direct from manufacturers can offer real discounts — retailers who don't have those relationships are stuck paying middlemen, and you pay for it. Brandi Carpet's manufacturer relationships go back decades, which is why our pricing consistently beats the chain stores.
Professional Installation Crew
A great floor installed badly looks worse than a budget floor installed well. Look for a flooring store that uses its own installation crews — not random subcontractors hired the day before — with experience across every category they sell. Brandi's installers have been doing this for years and handle everything in-house.
Detailed Written Quote
Watch out for verbal estimates and round-number quotes — they hide the real cost. A solid flooring quote should itemize material cost per sq ft, total square footage, padding/underlayment, removal/disposal, installation, and any add-ons like custom carpet base or transitions. Brandi provides a detailed written quote on every job before any work begins.
Every Box on This List. Checked. Every Time.
ROC license and insurance. Real Valley showroom and Mobile Showroom service that reaches Goodyear. Direct manufacturer relationships. In-house installation crews. Detailed written quotes. Brandi Carpet handles every item on this checklist as the standard way we do business — not as something you have to ask for.
Stop Comparison Shopping. You Found the Right Store.
Goodyear homeowners spend weekends driving from store to store comparing samples and quotes. With Brandi Carpet, that work is already done. Schedule a Mobile Showroom visit to your Goodyear home, get a free quote, and see what 50+ years of flooring expertise looks like in your living room.
Claim My Free Estimate →Or call 602-475-0931 to talk todayGoodyear Flooring Market
Why Goodyear Homeowners Are Updating Their Floors
Goodyear has been one of the West Valley's fastest-growing cities for years, with new rooftops going up around Palm Valley and Canyon Trails alongside steady demand in established communities like PebbleCreek. That growth is changing how Goodyear homeowners think about their floors. New flooring is one of the highest-impact, lowest-disruption upgrades you can make — a worn carpet or dated tile floor drops perceived value fast, while fresh hardwood, tile, or LVP makes a home feel maintained and move-in ready. With Arizona summer temperatures routinely hitting 110 degrees, durable flooring that holds up to heat, dryness, and high foot traffic pays off in years of trouble-free use. Whether you're updating to enjoy the home you live in now or preparing to list, the right floor is one of the smartest investments in the desert.
For Goodyear families, new flooring is no longer just about looks. It's about protecting and growing the value of your home. Updated flooring consistently ranks among the highest-impact, lowest-disruption upgrades you can make, and Goodyear buyers pay close attention to it when touring a home. With Arizona summer temperatures regularly hitting 110 degrees, durable flooring that holds up to heat, dryness, and high foot traffic pays off in years of trouble-free use.
+100K
New Phoenix-Metro Residents in 2024
Strong demand keeps Valley home values rising — a great time to invest in floors
5+
Flooring Categories In Stock
Carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank, and natural stone tile
110°
Phoenix Summer Peak Temps
Heat-rated tile and hardwood outperform cheap flooring in Valley conditions
#3
Fastest Growing U.S. Metro
Phoenix has ranked among the top three for population growth since 2022
Get a Free Flooring Quote
Tell us what room you're flooring, what category you're considering, and we'll get back to you with manufacturer-direct pricing within 24 hours.
Nobody Knows Goodyear Floors Like Brandi Carpet
We've sold and installed flooring in thousands of Valley homes since 1971, Goodyear included. Your free quote is one phone call away — no pressure, no obligation, just real answers from a family-owned team that's been at this since before Goodyear Ballpark hosted its first spring training game.
Key Things to Know Before Buying New Flooring in Goodyear
Arizona Heat and How It Affects Flooring
Sustained temperatures above 110°F and intense UV through windows can fade and degrade low-quality flooring fast. Cheap laminate warps, budget vinyl shrinks, and direct-sunlight carpet can fade in months. Stick to porcelain tile, engineered hardwood, premium LVP, and UV-rated carpet for performance that holds up to Valley conditions year after year.
Concrete Slab vs Subfloor
Most homes in the Valley are built on concrete slab. That affects what flooring options work best and how installation has to happen. Solid hardwood typically can't go directly on slab — engineered wood is the better choice. Tile, LVP, laminate, and carpet all install on slab without issue. Our team will tell you what's compatible with your specific home.
Existing Tile Removal
Pulling up old tile is messy. Traditional demolition kicks up clouds of crystalline silica dust that settle on every surface in your home and take days to fully clear. Brandi Carpet's dustless tile removal service uses a vacuum-attached cutting system that captures dust at the source. Cleaner workspace, healthier indoor air, faster turnaround on the new floor.
Pet Households and Flooring Choice
Dogs and cats are tough on floors. Choose pet-rated carpet with stain protection, scratch-resistant LVP, or sealed porcelain tile. Avoid soft hardwood (pine, cedar) and high-pile carpet in pet-heavy households. Brandi Carpet stocks a wide range of pet-friendly options and can show you exactly which products hold up to claws, accidents, and daily wear.
Custom Carpet Base & Transitions
Details matter. Where carpet meets tile, where new flooring meets cabinets, where stairs meet hallways — those transitions either look custom or look cheap, depending on who installed them. Brandi handles custom carpet base and clean transitions on every install, plus we sell coordinated trim, tack strip, and reducer pieces so the finished look is right.
Manufacturer Warranties
Most manufacturer warranties only apply when the flooring is installed correctly by a qualified installer. Buying material from a discount source and using a handyman to install often voids the warranty entirely. Brandi sells and installs through proper manufacturer channels, so the warranties on every product we carry stay intact.
Ready to Find Your New Floor?
Thousands of Valley families have trusted Brandi Carpet to deliver the right floor at the right price since 1971. Your free quote is one phone call away — no pressure, no obligation, just honest answers from the family-owned flooring store the Valley has counted on for over five decades.
Phoenix's Extreme Summer Heat and UV Impact on Flooring
Phoenix summer temperatures regularly exceed 110°F, and UV index levels rank among the highest in the continental United States. Direct sunlight through windows can fade carpet, warp budget laminate, and discolor low-grade vinyl in months. Brandi Carpet stocks UV-rated carpet, premium engineered hardwood, porcelain tile, and high-grade LVP rated for Valley conditions — the materials we recommend are tested to perform in this climate.
NOAA Desert Southwest data
Concrete Slab Construction in the Valley
Most Valley homes are built on concrete slab foundations rather than wood subfloors. That changes which flooring categories work best. Solid hardwood typically can't be nailed directly to slab — engineered hardwood, glue-down or floating systems are the right call. Tile, LVP, laminate, and carpet all install on slab without issue. Brandi's installers know the right method for every product on every substrate they encounter.
Arizona Construction Standards
Maricopa County Hard Water and Tile Care
Maricopa County water consistently measures above 300 parts per million in hardness — among the hardest municipal supplies in the nation. That hard water leaves mineral deposits on tile and grout in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Sealed porcelain tile and properly grouted installations resist scale buildup; cheap unsealed natural stone shows it within months. Brandi recommends and installs materials that hold up to Valley water conditions.
Maricopa County Water Quality Report
Indoor Humidity Swings and Hardwood Movement
Phoenix's dry desert climate creates large indoor humidity swings between cool, dry winters and humid monsoon summers. Solid hardwood expands and contracts with humidity changes, which can cause gaps, cupping, or buckling in poorly chosen products. Engineered hardwood is dimensionally more stable and the safer choice for most Valley homes. Brandi's team will guide you toward wood species and constructions that handle Arizona indoor conditions year after year.
NWFA Installation Guidelines
Sand, Dust & Foot Traffic in the Desert
Valley homes track in fine sand and dust year-round — it's abrasive, and over time it grinds at the surface of softer floors. Higher-quality carpet with stain protection, scratch-rated LVP, and porcelain tile with PEI ratings of 4-5 hold up best in entryways, hallways, and family rooms. Brandi specifies the right durability rating for every room in your home so the floor you buy today still looks great in ten years.
Tile Council of North America
You're at the Right Flooring Store for Your Goodyear Home. Let's Find Your Floor.
You don't need to have everything figured out. Just start the conversation. Our team guides you from the first sample to the final walkthrough — with zero pressure and direct manufacturer pricing.
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We Call Within 24 Hours
A local flooring specialist familiar with Goodyear reaches out to learn about your project and answer your questions.
Free In-Home or Showroom Visit
Have us bring the Mobile Flooring Showroom to your Goodyear address, or visit our Valley showroom in person. We'll measure, recommend, and deliver honest manufacturer-direct pricing on the spot.
Flooring Tips, Trends & Goodyear Buyer's Guides
Practical advice from the Brandi Carpet team to help you pick, install, and care for your new floors.
The Manufacturers We Carry
Carpet Brands
Brandi Carpet carries top carpet manufacturers including Shaw, Mohawk, Beaulieu, and Dixie Home — the same lineup we bring out to Goodyear homes via our Mobile Showroom, at direct-from-manufacturer pricing.
Tile & Natural Stone
We stock ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tile from leading manufacturers, plus marble, granite, travertine, slate, and sandstone. From classic 12x12 formats to large-format planks and designer mosaics, we bring the West Valley's widest tile selection straight to Goodyear homes.
Hardwood & Engineered Wood
Solid hardwood and engineered hardwood from established manufacturers — oak, maple, hickory, walnut, and exotic species. Engineered constructions are built specifically to handle Arizona's seasonal humidity changes without cupping or gapping.
Vinyl Plank & Laminate
Premium luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and laminate from manufacturers including Shaw, Mohawk, and COREtec. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and available in dozens of wood-look, stone-look, and tile-look finishes — perfect for kitchens, baths, basements, and high-traffic areas across the Valley.
Padding, Trim & Accessories
Quality padding extends the life of any carpet by years — we stock memory foam, rebond, and rubber-slab padding for every grade of carpet we sell. Plus matching reducer strips, T-moldings, stair nosing, and custom-cut carpet base to finish every install correctly.
Family-owned Valley flooring store serving Goodyear and the entire Valley of the Sun. Carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank, and dustless tile removal.
BBB A+ Rated · Angie's List Super Service Award Winner
Phone & Fax
602-475-0931 · Fax 1-866-463-4186Showroom & Goodyear Service Area
3632 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Suite 115, Glendale, AZ 85310 · Serving Goodyear & the Entire Valley
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Sat by Appointment
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