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    • Complaint Type:
      Order Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      After being stuck in a 2 year contract to buy oil at a very high rate, I cancelled my deliveries from Burke Energy. As of January 31 ************************************* full. After about 2 weeks I received a bill from them for $130.00 with no description of what is was for. The back of the bill states that if I dont notify them in writing of their mistake I will have to pay it. I sent them a written notice of their mistake and spoke to a sales agent who confirmed that it was a mistake. On February 6 2024 they sent me another bill for care services that I will not receive having terminated their service. Again the back of the bill states that I have to notify them in writing of their mistake or I will have to pay their erroneous charges. This company is known for bullying customers. How many letters do I have to write for them to just leave me alone? Thank ******* appreciate any assistance you can provide. Sincerely *********************

      Business response

      03/14/2024

      ***** **** **** ****** ******** ****************** *** ****** ******************************************************************* *** ********* * ******** ********************** **********************************************************************

      To Whom It May ******************* balance ************ had was in reference to a program *********** had previously accepted, which assisted homeowners with the cost of environmental cleanup.

      The charge for the agreement has since been removed, and *********** has a zero balance.

      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager 

      Customer response

      03/18/2024

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

      Sincerely,

      *********************



       

    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      We are the landlords for ****************************************************. Burke Energy is charging $3,662.89 for services and repairs, many of which we never authorized. One 7/18/2023, we have a recorded conversation with a rep at Burke in which the person told us that we authorized the repair on the morning of 7/8. We have no record of getting any call in regards to the repair. I was in fact at work that morning and unable to answer. The only number Burke and our tenants have is my cell which was in my possession at the time. In addition, on the 7/18 call we indicated that we were rescinding any permission for their techs to go to the house as they completed a $1805 repair on a system that they also reported needs to be replaced. It is an old system & would have just replaced the system. They have indicated to us verbally that they have recordings of calls with us authorizing repairs. We have asked for those records as well as their communications with us that provided an estimate of the cost of any repairs. I had reached out to Burke in May 2023 to find out why there was a charge for $475 and to approve a repair they suggested in March 2023. However, in May they were unable to provide me with any information in regards to that charge. At that time, I authorized a repair on the system that was under $400. My husband later called and reiterated that we authorized that repair. The only estimate we ever received was from our tenants in the form of a yellow triplicate sheet. That was in March of 2023. We would like a full accounting of the charges on the account - for example, they charged us $199 for a Premier Agreement for calling and then $367.95 for Coolguard Plus - 1 Unit. There is only one AC unit on premises. We have no idea what the charges are for and we have nothing in writing that offers any explanation for any other charges ($475 labeled balance transfer, $458.25 labeled previous balance). We request all comm in writing from Burke.

      Business response

      09/07/2023

      ********* *** * **** ****** ******** ****************** *** ****** ******************************************************************* *** ********* * ******** ******************************** **********************************************************************************

      To Whom It May ******************** reached out to *************************** 7/21, 7/22, and 7/24 to further discuss charges, and left messages. The ** service charges stem from a leak check that was performed, as the unit was not cooling. **** ************ tenant,  **************, called in 7/10/23 to approve and schedule a service technician to the home.

      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager 

      Customer response

      09/11/2023

      This response does not resolve our complaint as Burke was well aware as of May 2023 when I spoke with a representative that our tenants were not authorized to approve any repairs. Burke was aware of this as of May because our tenants had reached out to have a charge from their account transferred to an account that was created for us. Please note, our tenants have their own Burke account, separate from ours. We are the landlords for the property but this is the only other property that we own and rent out. We lived for 12 years in the house we rent out and we held onto it with the plan of having the house available in the future for a family member to reside there when they are no longer able to live in their current residence. This is a property that we know well and it is a property for which we care about long term repairs. Our tenants referred Burke to us for approval of the repairs and I received voicemails from Burke about the residence in the past.

      This dispute with Burke is a perfect example of why companies are required to provide estimates and get signatures and authorization for repairs over $500 and is why we are disputing the charge. They respond that the tenants approved the repair on July 10th to the inquiry from your agency. When I called them upon first receiving the bill, (and I have this in a recorded conversation), I spoke with someone by the name of ****. In the conversation, which I recorded from beginning to end, **** told me that I approved the repair on July 8th. He said "we are going to go back and listen to the phone call and hear what you were quoted. . ." I replied "you said July the 8th someone spoke to me?" He replied "We will listen to the phone call."  I told him I work on Saturday mornings and nobody called me. He asked for my phone number and said he "would listen to the phone call and listen to see if I was quoted the actual charge" and would get back to me. Nobody ever got back to me. I have called to request and sent a letter requesting detailed information about the repair as we have no details as to what was actually done. I have received nothing in writing from Burke other than invoices. I received an invoice last week with even less information than previous invoices - it just listed a previous balance and a late fee.

      I returned Burke's call on September 8th. I have been left automated voice messages from them. I still have these messages. I called the number left in those messages. I spoke with a representative that ultimately told me a supervisor would call me back. I told that representative that I was recording the call and I explained to him that I wanted to know if I could actually have a number to call someone directly or a date and time when I could expect a call as I would like to record any conversations I have with Burke. He ultimately took my email address and stated he would put it in the account information. In the conversation with this representative I got an outline of the service calls. He said the unit was frozen on 7/7, it thawed on 7/8 and they went in on 7/11 for a dye insertion. The $1300 was for 'retro fitting' or the coolant (potentially, we still have no clear idea of what was done). How they could have quoted anyone a price for the repair on 7/10 when the dye insertion occurred on 7/11, I do not understand. 

      We never approved the repair for $1300. We were never quoted $1300 or more for any repair on sight. There should be no charge on our account for $1,300. ********************** knew I was the one to approve repairs because I called in May and set up the landlord account and they transferred the other repair. I also do not believe my tenants approved the repair. Our tenants are very diligent about things like this and would have preferred a unit replacement anyway. We have had a number of appliance repair providers, electricians, and even another HVAC company come out after Burke and every single one of those providers the day and time they are in the house send us either an email or a text where we can see, in writing, the repairs, the cost, the warranty information and we can respond back in writing that we approve the repair. Typically, providers also give those documents to our tenants and they immediately forward them to us as well. They have done that in every other instance. I do not believe Burke or Petro (who Burke merged with) has a system to provide electronic estimates and I think it is recipe for abuse. I cannot imagine we are the only ones dealing with situations like this.

      In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.


      Sincerely,

      *******************************




       

      Business response

      10/03/2023

      ******* *** * **** ****** ******** ************************ *** ****** ******************************************************************* *** ********* * *******
      *******************************, **********************************************************************************

      To Whom It May ****************** spoke with ***************************, September 9th,2023, regarding  billing concerns and rectified her complaints. We have updated account and sent updated invoice.

      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager 
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I have used Burke Energy since I purchased my home in 2018. As, a single-parent with a single income, post-covid finances have been more strained. I have made every effort to arrange payment with Burke Energy when financial hardship befell me. I use Burke Energy ONLY for PROPANE and heating purposes. I only need propane during the cold months- everything else in my home is electric. I got a delivery in November and asked that Burke not deliver again as this would be all I'd need to get through the winter season- They continued to deliver despite my requests and even charged for "diagnostics" when no one was sent to my home. This caused my balance to increase unnessecerily for fuel I wasn't going to be used. All the while I had a payment agreement, paying $100 a month. As soon as my balance would be paid off- another unrequested delivery. In March I experienced credit card fraud linked to the account I used to pay **********************. I received letter in the last week of May saying they were going to cut off my service if I didn't pay by the 31st of the month- my outstanding balance was $323.56. I called Burke and arranged a payment plan with Burke for 2 payments of $****** on 5/30 and 6/30 to satisfy my balance and keep my account open and in good standing (the rep ******** everything to be OK with my account). On June 2nd, Burke energy removed my 3 propane tanks- With LOTS of propane still in them and closed my account. They said I'd need to pay $1,600 to reopen it. However, they already took my first payment and my tanks were still full of unused propane since they didn't heed my requests to stop filling. To add insult to injury they charged an additional $324.96 to my account to do ALL of this without my permission or the courtesy to inform me. I'd like my money back and also for the unused propane in the tanks which would satisfy my balance and then some. I filed a complaint with *****, to get my first installment of ****** returned. Burke refused return.

      Business response

      08/23/2023

      ****** ***** **** ****** ******** ****************** *** ****** ******************************************************************* *** ********* * ******** ************************ ******************************************************************************

      To Whom It May ****************** spoke to ************* regarding her account. The account was refunded back all unused propane, after tanks were retrieved 6/02/23. ************* was issued a refund check on 8/01/23.

      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager 
    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I am the executor for the Estate of ***************************, ********************************************************************************** deceased on December 18, 2022. I was appointed executor on April 21, 2023. In December, 2022, I began gathering mail for the decedent and maintaining the residence including monitoring the heat and the oil level. Oil was delivered in late December and then again in late January after which I called Burke Energy asking them to stop the automatic deliveries which they did. I was asked if I wanted to "close" the account. I said "no" as I wanted to maintain the account in case the premises did need oil. After obtaining the letters testamentary, and gaining access to monetary resources, I paid the Burke Energy bill, $842.78 based on the actual delivered oil, not on the level billing plan, which had been suspended, at my request. At that time, May 17, 2023, there was 1/4 tank of oil remaining, which would be sufficient for the summer months, considering the heat would be turned off. On May 27, the tank was filled. Apparently automatic deliveries were restarted. I called Burke Energy in protest speaking with ****** whom said she would review the telephone conversation from February 2023. Approximately two weeks later ****** called to say that I had said, in February, based on the recorded conversation, I would check back in May.I certainly did not intend to resume deliveries, nor was a delivery necessary. I had thought the account was on hold. At this time the account cannot be closed without testamentary letters. Apparently they will continue to deliver oil. I asked that they recover the oil from the premises to which I receive a logical explanation as to why that is not practical. As the oil delivery was not authorized, the intent was to suspend deliveries indefinitely, and the future longevity of the premises is questionable, the account should be suspended and the bill written off or the oil recovered.

      Business response

      07/27/2023

      **** **** * **** ****** ******** ****************** *** ****** ******************************************************************* *** ********* * ******* ********************* **************************************************************************

      To Whom It May ****************** June 12th , 2023 we reached out and spoke with ************** regarding the February 16th conversation where ************** believed he requested a stop of deliveries. We explained that after listening to the phone call we can confirm a stop of deliveries was not requested, but instead less frequent deliveries.

      ************** stated he is the estates executor, and due to Burke Energy being a credit based company, we do require executor paperwork to update account.

      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager 
    • Complaint Type:
      Order Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      BurkeEnergy offered a discount of $120.00 to become a client. I use BurkeEnergy for my heating oil needs for 2022 to 2023. They sent me a letter saying that getting my oil from another oil company which is not true. They then cancelled my promotion of $120.00 and wanted me to pay the promotion back with interest I called BurkeEnergy and was told that I would have to be with them for one year for the promotion to be in effect. I explained to them I didn't need oil because my tanks are full. I also said that they cancelled the contract and that I would call them if I needed oil. Now I am receiving a bill for $130.00 and threatening me with collection. Please help with my concern. .

      Business response

      06/30/2023

      **** **** * **** ****** ******** ****************** *** ****** ******************************************************************* *** ********* * ******** ********************** ****************************************************

      To Whom It May ********************************** opened his account for automatic deliveries and service on 12.16.22. Our contract does stat  Additionally, you agree to have automatic delivery for a minimum of 1 year. If your account is cancelled or you remove your account from automatic delivery during the 1-year period, you agree to pay the full value of the promotional offer received. On 02.24.23 ***************** refused a delivery, and we followed up multiply times to reactive account, however received no response.

      The balance on account is for the promotional credit, as the terms of the agreement were not fulfilled.

      *****************
      Customer Service Manager 
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I'm a senior citizen who moved to my present address 27 years ago. First oil company was *********** They were bought out by Burke Energy. I switched briefly to ******** Oil. Now Burke bought ********. When my ******* contract was ** in September 2022, Burke told me I was automatically renewed and charged my credit card on file $432.00. I cancelled my credit card, and had to contact all companies I deal with and give new credit card info. Burke said they needed credit card to refund money. After numerous phone calls they sent me a check for $432.00. On October 18, 2022 they then said on phone they would give me a Price Freeze agreement and email me details of Price Freeze agreement after phone call ended. They never did. A week later I called back and spoke to Omega on October 25, 2022 and told her I still didn't receive email Price Freeze agreement. I spoke to ********* on October 31, 2022 and told her I still didn't receive email Price Freeze agreement, and please cancel ******* from Burke. I spoke to ********* on November 2, 2022, told her still no email of Price Freeze agreement. She said OK, and "All ******* for oil and propane is cancelled". Since then I have been getting numerous $399 price freeze bills. I mailed them a letter January 26, *********************************************************************** I would contact BBB. Still sending bills. I mailed them a second certified letter, on April 10, 2022 and also enclosed previous letter, which *********** said they picked up.I then received two separate price freeze bills one dated April 10 and other dated April 12. Please help me stop this Harassment and Elder Abuse. I have GREAT credit and always pay my legitimate bills. Burke has numerous complaints on social media and lost many customers for these Bully Tactics. I mailed my letters to Burke-******** *********************************************************** which they request when disputing bills. Thank you for your time, consideration and assistance.

      Business response

      05/17/2023

      *** *** **** ****** ******** ****************** *** ****** ******************************************************************* *** ********* ********* ********************************************************************

      To Whom It May ************************************** entered into a 1 year pricing agreement on 10/19/22 which is effective through 10/31/23. The pricing agreement does state that we will deliver fuel on an automatic deliver basis, and the price will not exceed $5.499 per gallon plus applicable taxes if any. The acceptance of the contract is done via a verbal recording, which in ******** is a binding agreement.  ** the recording the dates of the new contract are reviewed along with the early termination fee of $399, which is the current balance on *** ********** account.

      With ********************** canceling the account on 12/01/22, as stated in the pricing contract, he does incur an early termination fee of $399.  This fee cannot be waived as it is the fee associated in breaking the price protection contract that was to run through 10/31/23. The reason an early termination fee is associated with a pricing contract is because once the customer accepts a pricing contract we then purchase it's protection from the bank in order to guarantee that the customer does not exceed the price they agreed not to pay over for a year's period.  

      ********************** was refunded for the service agreement on 11/12/22, totaling $432.36.


      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager 
    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I had oil delivery with servicing agreement with Burke Energy, starting in January 2022. I was actually okay with their service and continued with them for the winter. In September/October 2022, when the season came again to use the boiler, we noticed it wasn't working. So I called Burke Energy in October and asked for servicing so we could use our boiler. They said that we didn't have any account under our phone number nor address and they could not help us. The person at Burke Energy outright refused to have anyone come out, nor offered any solution, despite repeated attempts to suggest that we must have an account somewhere. So she said there would be no oil delivery for someone without an account. After that phone call, we actually received an oil delivery (which we did NOT request) and a bill a few weeks later. for $754.69 for 150 gallons of oil. Now, since our burner does not work, as we requested assistance with it which we never received, we have no need for this oil. I tried to call them to tell them that they gave us oil we didn't need nor could use, which we did not request. The representative said that we had an agreement in January, and it was our fault that we didn't cancel it. I asked why all the sudden we had an account NOW, but not when I called in October? And so how would I have been able to cancel any kind of agreement when the person told me we didn't have an account? I requested they siphon out the oil, as I can't use it! She refused to acknowledge that I had made a good faith effort to use their effort and they outright refused. Then they are requesting payment after they said they couldn't help us as we didn't have an account. So, I'd like for them to take back the oil we never requested and cannot use and resind the bill.

      Business response

      12/28/2022

      ******** ***** **** ****** ******** ****************** ****************************************************************************** ***** *** ********* ********* *** **************************** ** *****

      To Whom It May ****************** reached out and spoke to **************** December 19th , 2022 regarding her initial complaint. We reviewed the feedback and looked into her concerns. ***************** did reach out to us on Oct 11th, 2022, and was given incorrect information, as she did have an active account.

      We have reached out and left messages regarding the delivery that took place after the Oct 11th phone call, on December 1st , 2022. We will continue to reach out to resolve.

      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I want to file a formal complaint about Burke Energy's billing department. I was a Burke customer for 18 years, always on the budget plan. However, last year (Oct 2021), Burke automatically debited a payment from my checking account, even before I called them to sign on for a new heating season. They just "assumed" I would stay on and went in and deducted money from my account that I never agreed to, nor authorized. I had to stop auto-pay to prevent them from going into my checking account again without permission. This year, they sent me bills in July, August, and September that indicated my budget plan was "paid ahead" and that "no payment was due." One of the invoices indicated a bill for $24.51, which I paid, thinking it was my settlement bill. Instead in October, they hit me with a $743 settlement bill! When I called on 10/19, I spoke with a young woman named ******* who was impatient and entirely bored with my concerns. She put me on hold and never returned to the call. I notified Burke in writing that I was ending my relationship with them and that I had signed up with a competitor. That night a customer service manager called me to apologize, both about *******'s behavior and to explain there had been an error in my billing. Indeed I should have been paying my budget plan and I was NOT paid ahead. So I paid what I should have paid--my $150 budget payment--and will pay that for the three payments I was told I didn't need to pay. Then I will pay whatever's left over. HOWEVER, today Burke sent me yet another bill, this time with a new $252.00 charge added to it! Again, it appears they just started billing me for another year of service that I did not sign up for. I've already called and spent far too long on the phone with them. Thus, I'm filing a complaint here and with the *****************************. Burke is defrauding customers.

      Business response

      11/08/2022

      ******** *** * **** ****** ******** ****************** ****************************************************************************** ***** *** ********* * ******** ************************** ****************************************** *****
      To Whom It May ****************** spoke with ******************* today, November 8, 2022, regarding  billing concerns and rectified her complaints. We have updated account with payment arrangements both parties agreed upon.  

      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager
    • Complaint Type:
      Order Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Burke Energy acquired ******** Energy where I had been a 27 year customer who always paid my account on time, had a service agreement and usually went paid for a Cap Contract. I called BURKE ENERGY at the end of August and verbally agreed to a contract over the phone and when it arrived in the mail called them back to say I didn't want it. It took them a few weeks to get back to me and said that they would charge me $399 for breaking the contract. I explained that they weren't out ANY MONEY, as I hadn't gotten an oil delivery since June, they hadn't come to clean the boiler (which they were going to charge $383 to do -- where with ******** it was included), that the price cap (with their "insurance buffer") was unreasonable and I had been a loyal customer, can they waive that requirement. I was told by the customer service rep that he didn't have the authority to do that and he would raise the request to "management" to review. After a few more weeks, they called me back and told me that management's response was that verbal agreement was a valid and binding contract and if I didn't stay with them that it will cost $399 for canceling. I already had a credit for $262 in my account from paying on budget plan which would not be refunded! Clearly they have no issue with unfair business practices. It cost them a stamp to mail the contract and they earned $399 without doing anything.

      Business response

      10/31/2022

      ******* *** **** ****** ******** ****************** ****************************************************************************** ***** *** ********* ********* ** *********** ******** ** *****

      To Whom It May ****************************** did enter into a 1 year pricing agreement on 08/29/22, which is effective through 08/31/23. The pricing agreement does state that we will deliver fuel to her and the price will not exceed $5.649 per gallon plus applicable taxes if any. The acceptance of the contract is done via a verbal recording, which in ******** is a binding agreement.  In the recording the dates of the new contract are reviewed along with the early termination fee. In addition, we mailed ************** a copy of her new pricing contract on 08/31/22.  Both the verbal recording and the written copy of the contract disclose the early termination fee.

      With ************** canceling her account on 09/26/22, as stated in the pricing contract, she does incur an early termination fee of $399.  This fee cannot be waived as it is the fee associated in breaking the price protection contract that was to run through 08/31/23. The reason an early termination fee is associated with a pricing contract is because once the customer accepts a pricing contract we then purchase it's protection from the bank in order to guarantee that the customer does not exceed the price they agreed not to pay over for a year's period.  

      We were sad to hear of **. ****** decision to leave our company and due to longtime loyalty. When we spoke with **************, 10/19/22, we offered to discount her Service Agreement and offered a loyalty credit. As a company we strive for customer excellence, and provide the best customer experience.


      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager

      Customer response

      11/02/2022

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:

      My complaint has not been resolved because when we discussed over the phone I didn't fully understand the terms of their $.50 ceiling plan which basically means that because the cap was set not to exceed $5.649 for oil, in order for me to receive the "market pricing" the pricing must be lower than $5.149 in order for me to be able to avail myself the market price.  My notes indicated at I was receiving a $5.649 price cap or would receive current market pricing.  Nowhere in any of their communications did they disclose that they were purchasing "protection" and frankly don't believe that there was any such "protection" or policy was purchased by Burke on behalf of my account with the bank and would like to see proof of that.  

      Burke DID NOT offer me a discount on my Service Agreement and the "loyalty credit" they offered me was $100.  Burke's statement of "As a company we strive for customer excellence and provide the best customer experience" is completely inaccurate as I discovered  that there are a vast number of complaints against this company (as well as their parent & subsidiary companies) within the BBB and State AG's office (found upon filing my initial complaint).  

      Based on what transpired with me and other consumers, I believe the BBB should conduct a complete investigation into Burke's business practices.  Regardless of whether or not a verbal agreement is valid & binding in ** (clearly something Burke uses to capitalize on unsuspecting consumers), the business in no way suffered any loss as the agreement was never ratified by having any services rendered or any oil delivered.   Whether or not I receive a resolution, I feel it is the BBB's duty to ensure that these types of deceptive and unfair business practices are curtailed as a means to protect the elderly and other vulnerable consumers from this happening to them.

      Sincerely,

      *******************




       

      Business response

      11/11/2022

      ******** *** **** ****** ******** ****************** ****************************************************************************** ***** *** ********* ********* ** *********** ******** ** *****

      To Whom It May ****************** previously stated this fee cannot be waived as it is the fee associated in breaking the price protection contract that was to run through 08/31/23. The reason an early termination fee is associated with a pricing contract is because once the customer accepts a pricing contract we then purchase it's protection from the bank in order to guarantee that the customer does not exceed the price they agreed not to pay over for a year's period.  

      Sincerely,


      *****************
      Customer Service Manager

      Customer response

      11/14/2022

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:

      I would like to see proof that there was actually something purchased in August or early September from the bank as protection.  I believe that they are disingenuous and that no such policy has been purchased and they they have not expended any money, time or effort in the cancellation of the contract. 

       

       

       

       

      In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.


      Sincerely,

      *******************




       
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      On 6/17/22 Wilco/Burke Energy delivered ***** gallons of oil without permission. After repeatedly telling every person that called here, "we do not need any oil" "I will call you when we do".I called the office as soon as I saw the **** for $2,910.39 to my account #************ and spoke to ******, Thur 6/30/22, ###-###-#### ext. #****. He said that he saw all the note on the computer and that he would speak to his boss about the mistake, and get back to me before the weekend.It is now July 7th and no call from ******.This company is taking advantage of an 82 yr old disabled person.I gave ****** a choice to come back and **** out the 475 gallons, or only charge me $4.60/gal.

      Customer response

      07/11/2022

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

      Sincerely,

      *************************



       

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