Name: The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Sandbach
Address: The Wheatsheaf 1 Hightown, Sandbach, England, United Kingdom, Sandbach, Cheshire, GB
Price range: $142–$225 per night
Rating: 9.23

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Sandbach stands out for welcoming staff, clean and stylish rooms, well-regarded breakfasts and dinners, and a convenient town-centre location close to shops and restaurants in a pleasant historic market-town setting.

Common drawbacks include no lift and steep stairs, some front-facing road noise, occasional warm top-floor rooms with limited ventilation, sporadically tight parking, a few small rooms, and an isolated report of weak Wi-Fi. Guests also value thoughtful in-room touches such as coffee machines, fresh milk, bathrobes, fluffy towels, and fans, along with an on-site pub. Overall, expect a comfortable, characterful stay with a few practical trade-offs.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available and generally handy, with some EV chargers, though a few guests found spaces tight in the evenings. There is no lift and stairs are steep; a pub/bar is on site.

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10

Andrea

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice little overnighter with friends at the Wheatsheaf. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had our evening meal at the Thai restaurant next door which was amazing. We did see some plates coming out before leaving and the food at the hotel looked good too. Our room (superior)was nicely done, lovely fluffy towels and a great size shower. Breakfast was plentiful and varied. My only reason for downgrading the amenities was because there was no lift. We would go back though

10

Marcus

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcome was spot on - very friendly but professional. Food great and room very well presented. My only issue is road noise but hotel has installed extra glazing so bring ear plugs (I am a very light sleeper as live ima quiet location) ample car parking with free chargers

10

Martin

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location in the centre of town, plenty of free parking and a really good breakfast

10

Robin

Dec 8, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel in graet position, parking limited

8

DEREK

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed twice once on Thursday the 6th April and once on the 10th April. Both stays where great and ideal as i was traveling from Glasgow to London and wanted a perfect place for breaking the journey, I have electric car and the hotel let me use their electric car charger which was a bonus

10

David

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find the hotel is in the centre of Sandbach Plenty of parking The staff were helpful and welcoming The choice of food especially the breakfast was excellent There are shops such as Boots, Waitrose and Costa close by I would happily recommend the Wheatsheaf Hotel

10

Stephen

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only a short visit but the staff, the room, and hotel service were great. Great breakfast included as was parking. Pub downstairs was a bonus. Small issue with payment was resolved promptly. Thanks

8

Graham

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel. Our only problem was the steep stairs and no lift, which were not ideal for someone with mobility issues. Other than that, can't fault it.

10

Terence

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Brilliant reception.Aimee met us in the carpark to show us our room. Good cocktail barman. Great breakfast with plenty of choice. Would definitely book again.

8

Michael

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Central location in Sandbach, with easy walk to coffee and markets. Easy access to motorway as well as the town. The staff are responsive and eager to please. The kitchen makes an excellent Eggs Benedict for breakfast! Weak points: rooms are smallish and do not offer individually controlled HVAC. Also, parking is tight and it is tough to find a spot in the evenings. Overall, a great place to stay in Sandbach.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms as very clean or spotless, with housekeeping standards generally high. A few issues were noted, such as a dirty bar carpet and an occasional in-room oversight like off milk.

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10

Lynda

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and well stocked with coffee

10

Paula

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

High spec clean room and excellent staff and breakfast

10

N

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay at the Wheatsheaf. I was made very welcome, the room was very clean and comfortable. Food and service was exceptional. Overall great value for money and will be back.

10

Alison

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel great room with a huge en suite very clean and comfortable and great location. Breakfast was excellent

8

Carole

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was really nice, clean and comfortable. The food was nice. We came with our dog but even though the hotel states that it is dog friendly, it is really we let you bring your dog. There was an area to eat when you have a dog (which was fully booked on the Friday) so we sat in the bar area which had a good atmosphere. We asked to be sat there on the second night as the dog friendly area was out of the way and there was no atmosphere. It is important to us when we come away with our dog that we feel included. We don't have a problem sitting in bar areas, we do quite enjoy it. The bar area could have been bigger there wasn't much room for guests to chill. The carpet was a disgrace, so dirty with spilt drinks. The restaurant area had wooden floors and this would have been much better in the bar area as well. The staff were friendly and polite but the service throughout was a bit discombobulated. And it was as if, if you were in the bar area you were forgotten. On the Friday night it was bar service only but the restaurant was covered, not a problem with that. On the Saturday night it was a bit of both. We were brought the dessert menu but staff never came back. The drinks prices in the drinks menu didn't reflect what you were charged at the bar which was more. We were also over charged for the room. Which has now been refunded. The town itself is lovely. The hotel is fine but as it is it isn't a 5* as advertised.

10

Sue

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room ( no 19) was spotless and the bed very comfy. Bathroom was spacious with a bath and a walk in shower. We had an evening meal there which was delicious and a substantial breakfast the next morning. Everyone was welcoming and helpful. Smiles all round.

10

David

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Very clean and nicely fitted out. Rooms were well appointed, large and the bed was very comfortable. Staff were courteous and very helpful.

10

Graham

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay with clean and lovely rooms. Service was fab and the breakfast was excellent!

10

SUSAN

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very pleasant stay, easy going very helpful staff. Beautiful hotel, comfortable bed and very clean room. The only thing I would change is the coffee machine it was very noisy and didn't always work, Kettle would be better. But overall very good

10

Peter

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff efficient helpful and welcoming Bedroom clean and spacious . Decor attractive . Breakfast excellent. Would stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, well presented and often well equipped with touches like coffee machines, fresh milk, robes and fans; several are spacious, though a few are small. Some guests reported front-facing road noise, warm top-floor rooms with limited ventilation or no individual AC, and one report of slow Wi-Fi.

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Paul

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is of a nice standard. Things I would look to improve on. Noise from the road (I had a front facing room). In addition, the internet was dreadful and unusable- 6mb. The was delicious and the service excellent

10

Alison

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel great room with a huge en suite very clean and comfortable and great location. Breakfast was excellent

10

Marcus

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcome was spot on - very friendly but professional. Food great and room very well presented. My only issue is road noise but hotel has installed extra glazing so bring ear plugs (I am a very light sleeper as live ima quiet location) ample car parking with free chargers

10

Heather

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent - atmosphere, layout, decor. What a lovely place. Staff were extremely welcoming, design of the room was lovely with everything you could need. Even a fan! Only tiny issue was it was a very hot night and the window is very small and therefore it was very difficult to circulate cool air. Breakfast was delicious. Would certainly recommend and would definitely stay again if in the area .

8

John

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean bit small for a double

10

Karen

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was beautiful, we were in a room at the top which retained the original features of beams. Clean and fresh. We needed to keep the fan on all of the time we were in the room so we're glad it wasn't too hot outside. The simple addition of a hook on the bathroom door would negate the need to put items near the sink, on the toilet while changing. But all in all we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Wheatsheaf.

10

David

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Very clean and nicely fitted out. Rooms were well appointed, large and the bed was very comfortable. Staff were courteous and very helpful.

10

Paul

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Another wonderful visit at the wheatsheaf. This place never disappoints All amenities to high standard. The bed was very comfortable nice touch with the slippers and gowns even a coffee machine and mini fridge. Nice touch with the room diffuse. Would definitely return.

10

Alan Lee

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

2nd time I’ve stopped here and it’s still ticks all the boxes. Excellent service all round. I did not have dinner but was very popular. check in, pre check in info and breakfast service was very good. The room was spacious, nicely equipped and comfortable.

8

Michael

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Central location in Sandbach, with easy walk to coffee and markets. Easy access to motorway as well as the town. The staff are responsive and eager to please. The kitchen makes an excellent Eggs Benedict for breakfast! Weak points: rooms are smallish and do not offer individually controlled HVAC. Also, parking is tight and it is tough to find a spot in the evenings. Overall, a great place to stay in Sandbach.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as warm, helpful and professional, with smooth check-in and issues resolved promptly. A small number of reviews reported inconsistent or slow service in bar or breakfast areas.

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8

Paul

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is of a nice standard. Things I would look to improve on. Noise from the road (I had a front facing room). In addition, the internet was dreadful and unusable- 6mb. The was delicious and the service excellent

8

Carole

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was really nice, clean and comfortable. The food was nice. We came with our dog but even though the hotel states that it is dog friendly, it is really we let you bring your dog. There was an area to eat when you have a dog (which was fully booked on the Friday) so we sat in the bar area which had a good atmosphere. We asked to be sat there on the second night as the dog friendly area was out of the way and there was no atmosphere. It is important to us when we come away with our dog that we feel included. We don't have a problem sitting in bar areas, we do quite enjoy it. The bar area could have been bigger there wasn't much room for guests to chill. The carpet was a disgrace, so dirty with spilt drinks. The restaurant area had wooden floors and this would have been much better in the bar area as well. The staff were friendly and polite but the service throughout was a bit discombobulated. And it was as if, if you were in the bar area you were forgotten. On the Friday night it was bar service only but the restaurant was covered, not a problem with that. On the Saturday night it was a bit of both. We were brought the dessert menu but staff never came back. The drinks prices in the drinks menu didn't reflect what you were charged at the bar which was more. We were also over charged for the room. Which has now been refunded. The town itself is lovely. The hotel is fine but as it is it isn't a 5* as advertised.

10

Tim

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, always looking to help make our stay the best possible. A lovely room and a great breakfast. Will look for an excuse to stay again if we can!

10

Stephen

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only a short visit but the staff, the room, and hotel service were great. Great breakfast included as was parking. Pub downstairs was a bonus. Small issue with payment was resolved promptly. Thanks

10

Lindsay Anne

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Friendly and attentive staff. Hotel and rooms were clean and comfortable.

8

James

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was overcooked and staff were not very good.

10

Miss T A

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very accommodating friendly staff. Had difficulty with the stairs so they swapped the room for us. Beautiful decor, very clean. Breakfast was amazing, too big for me, I will know for next time!

10

Eileen

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our experience was amazing. Staff went above and beyond to accommodate. Especially when I found out too late that I had booked the wrong dates. They rebooked without question. So understanding.

10

Peter

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff efficient helpful and welcoming Bedroom clean and spacious . Decor attractive . Breakfast excellent. Would stay again.

10

Terence

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Brilliant reception.Aimee met us in the carpark to show us our room. Good cocktail barman. Great breakfast with plenty of choice. Would definitely book again.

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Location

Central Sandbach setting close to shops and restaurants, with easy access to the M6 and straightforward to find.

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Jennifer

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room and lovely breakfast. If you’re a tea drinker the hot water from the coffee machine is tepid at best but a request for a kettle was promptly accommodated though the milk in the fridge was off but again this was able to swap out for fresh from the bar. If unfamiliar with the area be aware need to drive past hotel to next roundabout and take first exit to gain access to rear.

10

Alison

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel great room with a huge en suite very clean and comfortable and great location. Breakfast was excellent

10

vanessa

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel. Great location. Very quirky styling. Very helpful and friendly staff.

10

Martin

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location in the centre of town, plenty of free parking and a really good breakfast

10

David

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find the hotel is in the centre of Sandbach Plenty of parking The staff were helpful and welcoming The choice of food especially the breakfast was excellent There are shops such as Boots, Waitrose and Costa close by I would happily recommend the Wheatsheaf Hotel

10

Huiy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, helpful staff, great breakfast in an historic market town.

8

James

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the Weatsheaf, great location with nice restaurants nearby as well as quaint and unusual shops. The breakfast was great and the ambience in the restaurant is really relaxing. We stayed one night after a long day driving and left feeling totally refreshed.

8

hoda

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay- comfortable with loads to see near by.

10

Hugh

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great stopover on our way South, close to the M6, great food and a comfy room.

8

Michael

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Central location in Sandbach, with easy walk to coffee and markets. Easy access to motorway as well as the town. The staff are responsive and eager to please. The kitchen makes an excellent Eggs Benedict for breakfast! Weak points: rooms are smallish and do not offer individually controlled HVAC. Also, parking is tight and it is tough to find a spot in the evenings. Overall, a great place to stay in Sandbach.

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Dining

Breakfast and meals are widely praised for quality, variety and generous portions, and the on-site dining is popular. Occasional negatives include overcooked items, bar-service-only at times, and small issues like tepid hot water for tea or price inconsistencies.

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10

Mark

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Accommodation was of a high standard and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Will be visiting again.

10

Jennifer

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room and lovely breakfast. If you’re a tea drinker the hot water from the coffee machine is tepid at best but a request for a kettle was promptly accommodated though the milk in the fridge was off but again this was able to swap out for fresh from the bar. If unfamiliar with the area be aware need to drive past hotel to next roundabout and take first exit to gain access to rear.

10

David

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are well kept and clean. They hotel is located conveniently in town. They staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was nice but a little overcooked. Overall I would still recommend this place.

10

Sue

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room ( no 19) was spotless and the bed very comfy. Bathroom was spacious with a bath and a walk in shower. We had an evening meal there which was delicious and a substantial breakfast the next morning. Everyone was welcoming and helpful. Smiles all round.

10

linda

Oct 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the decor and ambience food was delicious and flavourful. I loved the breakfast and the dining area it is unique and welcoming. Lauren was so helpful at breakfast. Staff were smiley and accommodating. I will be back next time I go to Manchester. I enjoyed everything the Hotel had to offer. It exceeded my expectations. I had seen it on Four in a bed a few weeks ago and decided to try it out wasn’t disappointed it was fab

10

Felicity

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful decor and lovely feel. Wide ranging good quality menu and outstanding breakfast. Polite attentive staff. Would highly recommend

8

James

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was overcooked and staff were not very good.

10

carl

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes room and breakfast were excellent

10

Peter

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff efficient helpful and welcoming Bedroom clean and spacious . Decor attractive . Breakfast excellent. Would stay again.

10

Leslie

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, great staff, excellent food. Thanks, Brilliant.

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Month	Average price
January	$133
February	$138
March	$129
April	$134
May	$144
June	$146
July	$156
August	$150
September	$156
October	$153
November	$147
December	$150

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $192	7 $204	8 $198	9	10 $188	11 $184	12 $146
13 $170	14 $190	15 $191	16 $147	17 $168	18 $203	19
20	21 $144	22 $174	23 $169	24 $174	25	26
27 $149	28 $175	29 $150	30 $180

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $175	2	3 $225
4 $144	5 $179	6 $179	7 $175	8 $175	9 $179	10 $191
11 $151	12 $149	13 $142	14 $153	15 $149	16 $172	17 $171
18 $175	19 $179	20 $153	21 $153	22 $152	23	24 $175
25 $149	26 $157	27 $149	28 $151	29 $150	30 $151	31 $179

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