Report date Jul 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 11:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeastern Auction Co Inc – Chadbourn, NC (AMS_3775)
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Mon, Nov 9Next sale
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Compared to last week, slaughter bulls were 5.00 to 10.00 higher, slaughter cows were 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder cattle were sharply higher. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle heavy. Cattle quality was average.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 2 | $160.00–175.00 | $167.50 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 82 | 3 | $170.00–185.00 | $175.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 2 | $70.00–75.00 | $72.50 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 1 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 129 | 7 | $205.00–280.00 | $247.86 |
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Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 10–20 | 15 | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 4 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 14 | $85.00–130.00 | $109.29 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 42 | 6 | $130.00–150.00 | $140.83 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 51 | 7 | $150.00–190.00 | $162.14 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 64 | 5 | $200.00–220.00 | $216.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 4 | $50.00–55.00 | $52.50 |
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| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 33 | 6 | $60.00–80.00 | $68.33 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 25 | 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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| Selection 3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 32 | 5 | $40.00–50.00 | $47.00 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 35 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 53 | 6 | $150.00–192.50 | $170.42 |
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| Choice · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 62 | 10 | $190.00–195.00 | $193.00 |
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| Good · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 2 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 960–1,165 | 1,067 | 5 | $150.00–162.50 | $155.17 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 940–1,135 | 1,047 | 3 | $140.00–142.50 | $140.85 |
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Slaughter Hogs: Sows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 700–800 | 785 | 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 100–200 | 160 | 4 | $65.00–72.50 | $66.58 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 100–200 | 110 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 200–300 | 234 | 7 | $65.00–67.50 | $65.80 |
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| YG U.S. 1 · Average dressing | 300–400 | 390 | 1 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 740–885 | 813 | 2 | $3,400–3,450 | $3,427.23 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 920 | 920 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 980–1,090 | 1,048 | 3 | $3,850–4,500 | $4,223.45 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900–1,200 | 1,051 | 4 | $3,000–3,700 | $3,325.33 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,060–1,120 | 1,090 | 2 | $3,600–3,675 | $3,636.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 810 | 810 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 835 | 835 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $3,525 | $3,525 |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 880 | 880 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 760 | 760 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 755 | 755 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 795 | 795 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 730 | 730 | 1 | $1,675 | $1,675 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 655 | 655 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 865–890 | 878 | 2 | $2,650–2,900 | $2,776.78 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 930–1,050 | 990 | 2 | $3,000–3,400 | $3,212.12 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,090–1,110 | 1,100 | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 940–1,250 | 1,121 | 5 | $2,400–3,500 | $2,977.74 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,000–1,195 | 1,083 | 4 | $2,500–3,450 | $3,082.16 |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 860 | 860 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 715 | 715 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 895 | 895 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 920 | 920 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 870 | 870 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 670–825 | 748 | 2 | $1,500–1,650 | $1,582.78 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 815 | 815 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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| Small · 3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 785 | 785 | 1 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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Slaughter Goats: Wethers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 120 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
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| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 250–300 | 250 | 6 | $550.00–620.00 | $573.33 |
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Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 131 | 7 | $135.00–175.00 | $163.57 |
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| Good · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 150–200 | 150 | 2 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,565–2,140 | 1,841 | 4 | $188.00–202.50 | $194.39 |
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| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,625 | 1,625 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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| Medium · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
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| Medium · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 5 | $385.00–460.00 | $420.08 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.74 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.54 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $332.50–345.00 | $339.90 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.93 |
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $425.00–470.00 | $453.49 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $390.00–420.00 | $404.84 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 5 | $377.50–415.00 | $396.94 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 588 | 4 | $310.00–362.50 | $338.58 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 4 | $315.00–365.00 | $338.47 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $292.50–337.50 | $314.92 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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