The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Location: 2407 Indiana Avenue, Columbus, us
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Outdoor Hot Tub & Free Wi-Fi
Experience comfort and convenience at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel with its large outdoor hot tub and complimentary Wi-Fi. Unwind after a day of exploring Ohio State University in this relaxing setting.
Shared Kitchen & Bicycles
Take advantage of the shared fully equipped kitchen and free bicycles provided for easy transportation. Enjoy the flexibility and freedom to explore Columbus with these convenient amenities.
Barbeque Facilities & Shared Lounge
Indulge in a cozy evening with barbeque facilities and an outdoor fire pit on site. Relax in the shared lounge area, catch up on your favorite shows, and socialize with fellow guests. Book your stay now at The Columbus Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel for a memorable experience.
Important Information
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.
You will receive a contact-less self check-in email from us at 3 pm on the day of your arrival. It will contain everything you need to get in.
Please ensure you know which email address you have associated with your booking.com account.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Darts
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shared kitchen
- Outdoor furniture
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Key card access
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Pub crawls
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Games
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
This dormitory room has a shared bathroom and a desk.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Computer
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Double Room
This room has a shared bathroom and a desk.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Video
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Computer
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Single Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory Room
This dormitory unit offers air-conditioning, heating and a desk area. A shared bathroom is available.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Computer
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe King Room
The double room offers a wardrobe, tumble dryer, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The double room also includes a barbecue. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Video
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Computer
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Budget Triple Room
Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The triple room also includes a barbecue. The triple room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Computer
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The family room also comes with a barbecue. The family room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 5 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Computer
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Three-Bedroom Townhouse
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned holiday home is consisted of of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The holiday home also has a barbecue. The spacious holiday home offers a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 6 beds.
Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Video
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- View (10/5): Great Stay! - It is a great stay! The staff are excellent! The place is just as described. It's very peaceful and feels right at home. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
- Xinwen (7/5): -
- Avishek (9/5): One week at a home away from home! - The self-service breakfast was good. Convenient location-tranquil, peaceful and safe. The kitchen had all the necessary utensils, though I recommend replacing the old ones. Perfect blend of personal space as well as socialising. Appreciate the steadfastness of the hostel managers- Trey and Robbie. There was an issue with the thermostat. The heating system in our room didn’t work properly. Had to bear with freezing cold for a few nights. It could have been avoided.
- Jim (5/5): -
- Keval Bharatbhai (8/5): Great! - The owner is really nice person and the hostel has all the facilities we need with that amount. Now, everything is good but your stay depends on the other person living in the hostel, still mostly they behave nicely.
- Camille (7/5): - Quartier vert avec de jolies maisons Literie confortable Petit déjeuner disponible Un aldi pas loin. Deux salles relativement exigues en commun. Propreté approximative. Des parquets qui craquent, des portes claquées et une climatisation qui n'a pas lieu d'être. A 4miles de downtown ( a pieds c'est long !) Mais transport en commun à proximité de l'auberge ( cash accepté sinon application à télécharger).
- Jane (9/5): - Great management and clean establishment. Loved it all.
- Wua Ling (7/5): It’s a cozy stay eventually. - The facility is very complete, and the host is so kind for willing to provide them for free. The facilities.
- Guest (8/5): -
- Fridah (9/5): I enjoyed my stay. I met wonderful people doing great things. - It was okay and clean. I also found my items intact. Perhaps when people walk around in the middle of night but that just the nature of hostels.
- Thanh Hien (10/5): Affordable choice but clean and free space - I love the way the landlord let us free. You can do whatever you want to but need to keep it in order. The hostel is near to popular points of the city but needs to walk a bit. Everything is clean which is the most imports thing Just a bit inconvenient that you need to walk to the bus station - quite far like 1-2kms but cannot complain more. The price is suitable with this option
- koehl (10/5): -
- Michael (8/5): -
- Luiz (9/5): -
- Moore (9/5): -
- Kathy (7/5): Thank you for letting us stay a little later! - Didn’t have the breakfast! Sharing a restroom and kitchen with everyone! Not used to shared housing so I didn’t know what to expect! Staff were very friendly though and made us feel comfortable!
- soumia (10/5): - Cleanest, welcoming, Everything was perfect I recommend
- Hannah (10/5): -
- Brian (10/5): -
- nittana (10/5): - Very nice 👌
- Serenity (10/5): -
- markison (8/5): -
- Lingenhoel (8/5): nice stay - Easy access. Clear instructions. Lots of common space. Just my first roommate did not shut off his alarm so it kept going off every half an hour.
- Dixon (1/5): - Stealing your food and snacks Hot tub
- Abdelouahab (8/5): Comfy and affordable - Clean room and bathroom,
- gabrielle (2/5): Je suis resté par la force des choses mais je n’y retournerai jamais! - Je n’ai pas vu le propriétaire? Tout est indiqué en format numérique ou par affichage. La chambre owner ( propriétaire? ) était extrêmement bruyante. J’ai du me procurer une couverture supplémentaire. Une femme ( employée?) très désagréable et bruyante la nuit. Des caméras de surveillance ! Nuisance, froid , sentiment d’impuissance par rapport aux événements qui ont lieu dans certaines chambres !
- Rebeca (6/5): Para dormir y ya - Hacia frío en la habitación y no hay forma de encender la calefacción. No hay desayuno aunque dice que si.
- Wing (10/5): -
- Price (10/5): I enjoy my stay and I would come back - The rooms and how clean it was
- Jennifer (10/5): Perfection. - Very clean and cozy! Loved that they provide some food and almond milk!
- Smith (6/5): - Nice gas oven they have bikes Dishes dirty in oven room was chilling got yelled at for having TV up loud at 6 30 in morning
- Price (10/5): My experience was great and i will come there again - How they kept the place clean and very helpful
- Elza (3/5): - I like how clean it was. Pretty decent quality for a very good price. I was freezing during the night. I guess the heating didn’t work, but there was not much to do about it since no one answered my call, even the number given as “emergency”. Personally, I find ridiculous. The hostel also doesn’t have enough parking space, however this was mentioned in a message before, that getting a spot might be tricky. The area around is also not the safest.
- Darien (10/5): -
- Nicolae (8/5): -
- Grant (7/5): Having no expectations, I was pleased with the overall experience. - I was very pleased with the self-serve kitchen facilities, and basic breakfast provided. I wasn't expecting that. I also didn't realize there was a hot tub. They also had clean swim suits to borrow. I had never stayed in a Hostel before, so I thought I'd give it a try domestically before trying it internationally. I didn't like being in a top bunk; I'm older. The first night, a smoke alarm started to chirp due to the battery. It was not handled immediately. Halloween is not the night to spend in a Hostel.
- Ahmed (1/5): -
- Mia (9/5): - The complimentary breakfast was awesome! I loved the facilities and the piano too. The bathrooms were very clean.
- Daniel (7/5): -
- Goran (10/5): Nice 2 days in Buffalo - Everything is fine.. location,staff, especially Catherine, she's wonderful..guys, recommendation with all open hands.. Everything was extra
- Mohamed Fekhar (7/5): -
- Humphrey (9/5): -
- Fidelis (3/5): Too impersonal. No staff to talk to. Noisy. - There was loud singing and guitar playing until 3.00 am on Sunday night. The singers sounded drunk! The first night was otherwise calm. The AC was too cold and no way of raising the temperature. The moodiness and water on the floor of the bath.
- Charles (2/5): Wasn’t for us - Weird experience. Our beds were in a hot attic with a weird dude. Didn’t stay the night. Got a hotel.
- Damaris (10/5): - Very clean and organized even with the many guests they receive.
- Ahmed (10/5): Exceptional - Peaceful atmosphere Friendly housemates Nothing All good
- Denise (10/5): - Such a cool stay, I traveled solo for a show and had an extra day off so for the price it was perfect. I was able to do laundry and store my belongings. They also offered bikes for transportation, very nice stay def would stay again!
- Mia (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sanborn (8/5): Very good - Extremely affordable! I was in a room with three beds but no one else was in my room, because they weren't full, so I had the room to myself. It was very clean. There are only four parking spaces (plus street parking) but it is all first come first serve. Also, it would have been nice to know beforehand that the breakfast is yogurt, bagels, cream cheese, orange juice, and milk.
- Mark (10/5): - I enjoy meeting the international visitors and the nearby pizza shop. I also enjoy the short distance to the COTA Bus Stops.
- Mariel (10/5): - Perfect property to stay at when you’re attending something held at the stadium. The ease of checking in whenever we wanted to after 3pm was a life saver. Property is clean and well maintained with friendly staff and wonderful amenities. Definitely recommend and will be staying here again in the future!
- Hu (10/5): Exceptional - Feel like warm then my home.
- Lori (10/5): Friendly Super Clean Safe Hostel Locatipn opposite College campus and main street - Location is best. Tean SUPER FRIENDLY and Safe. Boss Robbie is very k8nd and helps. Clean dorms pleasant breakfast all Wish I could of stayed long
- Diane (10/5): - Perfect for what I needed
- Neider (10/5): Exceptional - Great value, everything was clean and good amenities, the host was veryyy nice and friendly, always willing to help One of the guys in the room snored so loud but this could happen in any hostel
- Joseph (9/5): Superb -
- Sherrod (10/5): Exceptional - I was assigned to bed that wasn't a top bunk bed. I truly appreciate that, I have stayed at this property several times last year in 2024. Robbie is good guy.... this is always option until I find my own place..otherwise if I have money to book with this property. I'm returning this Easter weekend so I have. already book another reservation. No comments.
- Diptiman (10/5): Excellent. Made lots of friends from around the world. - Hearty and filling. Good selection of cereals, juices and yogurt was available. Backyard could be cleaner.
- Fabienne (8/5): Great value and great people - Nice house, great roommates and common area. A wonderful place to meet new people! It was pretty loud until late at night, so consider bringing earplugs. All in all good value.
- Ashley (10/5): - Cute hostel! I plan to return whenever I'm in Columbus.
- Negi (8/5): Very good -
- Qiaoqian (8/5): Cool space with wonderful staff and thoughtful details - The house is cozy and my stay exceeded my expectation. Little details tell me this is very thoughtfully run - The name signs on the door, the free lockers, and the maps were all amazing. The staff and volunteers were so responsive and helpful. The common areas were spacious and helped me meet some cool people who were attending the same conference in the city. There could be more heat or thicker blankets. The walls were not the most sound-proof.
- 婕昕 (9/5): Superb -
- Ashleigh (7/5): Convenient - I liked off street parking. It had clean and appealing curb side appearance. It was located close to the University Hospital and also many places to eat. It was also easy found by delivery. Too many stairs. I’m physically limited and there were no indications my lodging would have stairs in the adverts. Also, getting in to park was easy. Getting out…not so much.
- Andrew (10/5): - The property is tucked into one of the most charming neighborhoods in Colombus, there are a great deal of things to explore within walking distance.
- Olga (1/5): Bad -
- Jesse (10/5): Exceptional -
- James (9/5): Superb -
- Verified traveler (10/5): Price can't be beat - Your momma don't live there so you clean up after yourself.
- Dana (10/5): - Awesome
- Carolyn (1/5): A "Youth Hostel" not run as a communal shared space - it is an Air BnB with zero on-site management. - location This "Youth Hostel" is not managed as a communal shared space as the youth hostels Ive been at are. In fact this place is run more like an air bnb with management completely absent. The first night Dec 20th with below freezing temps my room was unheated and one very thin blanket with a sheet was all that was provided. Management did not answer the phone # in the email. and a fellow travelor provided me with an electric heater and xtra blanket. At 430am Dec 21st very loud noises from all over and inside the house woke me up. Again management was missing. Early morning Dec 22nd at 530am the second night the television/stereo was turned quite loudly to be heard all over the house and again did not allow me to sleep. This is not a AYH youth hostel in any sense of the word. Also the room did not match the photos on booking.com. Attached are photos of the actual room.
- Mykola (10/5): - Мне все понравилось. Просто и со вкусом. Отличный номер и большая кровать))
- Mykola (10/5): - I like that place
- Sarah (4/5): - Property wasnt bad at all! Definitely wasnt expecting what i walked into definitely not worth $100 for a one night stay. Room was very nice but super small which wasnt really listed on the listing, ended up using the hot tub and just going home.
- Jennifer (10/5): I’ve never stayed at a hostel because I was too skittish but I sure am glad I did. At - I definitely got value for the cost. The staff is impeccable. There is a manager on call all the time so if there is a question or a need, he quickly responds. Unbelievably it is so nice and quiet! Their Bedding, especially their pillows are top notch. I would recommend to any other traveler or someone that is afraid to try a hostile as this is my first time. Great first time experience that is for sure. And it’s nice to meet people from different cultures.
- Vilela (9/5): I highly recommend the hostel -
- Jacob (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hack (1/5): Bad - I liked that it was close to the venue I was going too It was 100 degrees for no reason. Like literally too hot it made my friend physically ill. We had to open a window because it was so hot. Uncomfortable can't even sleep hot on top of no staff and some dude coughing up like he was dying all night. Breakfast wasn't really clearly labeled. I even called and requested a temperature change and nothing was done.
- Matthew (6/5): Pleasant -
- Kimberly (10/5): - People were super helpful and friendly
- Henriquez (1/5): Bad -
- Emmanuel (10/5): - Loved the place people were so friendly. Barely seen the staff, but the place was lovely, the kitchen was fully equipped. Tv had all streaming services, internet was excellent.
- Seyyed Latif (10/5): - I can’t say enough good things about my stay. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and comfortable. They were incredibly accommodating, ensuring that all my needs were met and that my stay was as smooth as possible. The facilities were clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed, creating a perfect balance of community and privacy. Whether it was offering great local tips, adjusting to my schedule, or simply checking in to make sure I was happy, their kindness and attention to detail truly stood out. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and it’s clear that the team genuinely cares about their guests. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel at home while traveling, this is it. I’ll definitely be back and recommend it to anyone visiting the area! Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
- Dave (10/5): Exceptional -
- Cameron (6/5): - Home was lovely -- clean, inviting, easy to find and access. Bed and bedding were clean and neat and comfortable. Host was friendly and helpful. Guests sharing my room were loud, rude and disgusting. Barely slept from other guests snoring loudly, blowing their nose (one was sick) and turning on the lights from 2am to 6am. I wish it had been a more enjoyable stay, but I barely slept.
- Connie (5/5): Ok for one night - Price Parking was horrible
- Jakob (5/5): Passable - Price No staff present whatsoever
- Corbin (10/5): - Good place
- Mohamednagy (8/5): Very good -
- Ahmed (10/5): Exceptional -
- Timothy (10/5): Good one - Clean organize respectable! Would stay again! Definitely stay if you need a place to sleep and shower and stretch out to hang out and rest
- Casanova (10/5): - I had a wonderful stay and would want to return again.
- Katarzyna (5/5): Basic needs met - I’m not sure I can recommend this hostel to female solo travellers. Most guests were men, the place reeked of smoking in the evening, and the door to my private room couldn’t be locked from the inside. This place is the definition of ‚basic needs met’. I called and left a message for the contact number and didn’t get a call back during or after my stay. I think I will have to pass on staying here next time.
- Ashley (9/5): Superb -
- Randy (8/5): Very good -
- Justin (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kyle (8/5): - Safe, clean, and affordable.
- Rishad (10/5): Exceptional - Stayed a few days only but wanted to stay more. Feel’s like home. Good beds and facilities and in a good interesting area to walk around. 10/10 will come back here in the future
- Vincent (8/5): Very good -
- Maxime (5/5): Passable - Easy way to find it. The code to enter the house and the room are practical. The quiet hours are respected. The jacuzzi is clean and swimsuit and towel are free to use. The breakfast is free and huge. The shared room are under the roof. I'm 6"4' and it was impossible for me to stand up in my room. The bed was small, the locker are only on the basement while th e room is on the 2nd floor, it's not practical at all.
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