Walmart has a set of inlay specifications that are performance approved from the Auburn University RFID Lab. Refer to the chart below to see what spec has been assigned to each category. You can only use an approved inlay from an item’s associated inlay list.
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
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D14 – Kitchen |
Backer Card |
W4 |
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D14 – Kitchen |
Cookware, Toasters, Small Appliances, Soda Makers, Bakeware, Coffee makers – Boxed |
W3 |
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D14 – Kitchen |
Food Prep, Gadgets, Drinkware, Serve Ware – Boxed |
W4 |
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D14 – Kitchen |
Header Card |
W4 |
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D14 – Kitchen |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Boxed Blinds, Boxed Clocks |
W4 |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Decoration, Picture Frame, Mirrors |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Decorative Pillows, Back rest |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Fragrance, Scents |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Lamps – Boxed or Hangtag |
W3 |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Non-Boxed Blinds, Non-Boxed Clocks |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Rugs – C Cards |
W4 |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Rugs – Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Vases, Candle Holder |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Hardlines – Boxed |
W4 |
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Hardlines – Header Card |
W4 |
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Hardlines – Backer Card |
W4 |
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Hardlines |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Softlines – Bath Rugs, Bathmats, Outdoor blankets |
W4 |
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Softlines – Toilet Lid Cover |
W4 |
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D22 – Bedding |
Adhesive labels |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D22 – Bedding |
Airbeds |
W1 |
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D22 – Bedding |
Bedding Sets, Sheet Set |
W4 |
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D22 – Bedding |
Boxed Pillows |
W1 |
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D22 – Bedding |
Boxed Mattress Topper, Boxed Mattress/Pillow Protector, Boxed Pillowcase |
W1 |
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D22 – Bedding |
Boxed Blankets |
W1 |
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D22 – Bedding |
Mattress Pad |
W4 |
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D22 – Bedding |
Non-Boxed Pillows |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D22 – Bedding |
Polybag Mattress Topper, Polybag Mattress/Pillow Protector, Polybag Pillowcase |
W4 |
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D22 – Bedding |
Shams, Quilts, Throws, Blankets – Hangtag only |
W4 |
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D22 – Bedding |
Sheet Grippers |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D22 – Bedding |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D74 – Home Management |
Carpet cleaner |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D74 – Home Management |
Hangers – Belly Band |
W3 |
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D74 – Home Management |
Hangers – Boxed |
W1 |
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D74 – Home Management |
Ironing board |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D74 – Home Management |
Irons, Steamers, Steam Mop, Shoe Racks |
W4 |
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D74 – Home Management |
Laundry Baskets, Organizers, Storage, Trash Cans |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D74 – Home Management |
Luggage |
W3 |
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D74 – Home Management |
Vacuum Cleaners |
W1 |
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D74 – Home Management |
Vacuum Bags |
W3 |
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D74 – Home Management |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D72 – Electronics |
Audio Hardware |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Av Accessories & Blu Ray |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Blank Media |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D72 – Electronics |
Computer Accessories |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Computers |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Connected Electronics |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Cut The Cable |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Digital Storage |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Headphones |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Ink |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D72 – Electronics |
Laptops |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Led Light |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Networking & Connectivity |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
PC Software |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Printers |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Sound Bars |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Speakers |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Tablets |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Telephones |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
TV Wall Mounts |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D72 – Electronics |
TV |
Y |
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D72 – Electronics |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Phones |
Y |
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Power & Connectivity |
Y |
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Prepaid Cards |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Tablet Accessories |
Y |
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Wearables |
Y |
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Wearables Accessories |
Y |
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Wireless Accessories |
Y |
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D7 – Toys |
Adhesive Labels |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D7 – Toys |
Backer Card – Toys |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Bicycles |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Bike Accessories |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D7 – Toys |
Boxed – Toys |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Hangtag – Toys |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Header Card – Toys |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Helmets |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Play Ball |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D7 – Toys |
Polybag – Toys |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Playdoh |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D7 – Toys |
Pool/Beach Toys |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Pools |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D7 – Toys |
Ride on Batteries |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D7 – Toys |
Ride-ons |
Y |
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D7 – Toys |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Adhesive Labels |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Apparel – All Packaging Types |
W3 |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Backer Card |
Y |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Backpacks – All Packaging Types |
W3 |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Boxed |
Y |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Clam Shell |
Y |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Footwear – All Packaging Types |
W4 |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Hangtag |
Y |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Header Card |
Y |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Polybag |
Y |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Terminal Tackle |
O |
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D9 – Sporting Goods |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D10 – Automotive |
Tires |
T |
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D10 – Automotive |
Car and Truck Batteries |
P |
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D10 – Automotive |
Auto Electrical |
TBD |
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D10 – Automotive |
Auto Car Care Wipers and Maintenance |
TBD |
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D10 – Automotive |
Auto Chemicals and Equipment |
TBD |
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D10 – Automotive |
Auto Motor Oil and Filters |
TBD |
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D10 – Automotive |
Auto Seasonal RV Towing |
TBD |
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D10 – Automotive |
Auto Accessories Safety |
TBD |
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D10 – Automotive |
Power and Cleaning |
TBD |
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D10 – Automotive |
Other |
TBD |
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D03 – Stationary |
Activities Supplies |
TBD |
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D03 – Stationary |
Office Supplies |
TBD |
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D03 – Stationary |
Envelopes Mailers |
TBD |
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D03 – Stationary |
Flags |
TBD |
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D03 – Stationary |
Notetaking Binders & Journals |
TBD |
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D03 – Stationary |
Other |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Air & Water |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Camping Coolers & Airbeds |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Cooling & Heating |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
DIY Accessories |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Fans & Winter |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Flooring & Industrial |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Home Hardware |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Lighting & Fasteners |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Plumbing & Electrical |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Tools |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Power & Cleaning |
TBD |
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D11 – Hardware |
Other |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Adhesives DIY |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Bathroom Remodel |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Casters Sliders and Floorcare |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Caulking |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Paints, Stains, Primers & Protectants |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Fashion Plumbing |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Flooring |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Home Hardware &Hardware Accessories |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Ladders |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Paint Applicators |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Spray Paint |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Sundries |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Tapes |
TBD |
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D12 –Paint |
Other |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Grill Accessories & Fuel |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Landscaping |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Lawn & Garden Chemicals |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Outdoor Cooking |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Outdoor Power Equipment |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Patio Décor & Storage |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Patio Furniture |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Planters & Bird Feeders |
TBD |
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D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Pool & Salt |
TBD |
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D21 – Books |
Adult & Children’s Books |
TBD |
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D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Accessories |
Y |
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D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Cameras, Drones, Action Cameras, Pegged Cameras |
Y |
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D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Instant Cameras & Accessories |
Y |
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D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Mobile Photography |
Y |
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D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Photo Memory & Frames |
Y |
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D05 – Media & Gaming |
DVDs |
Y |
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D05 – Media & Gaming |
Music Hardware |
Y |
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D05 – Media & Gaming |
Video Game Accessories |
Y |
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D05 – Media & Gaming |
Video Game Hardware |
Y |
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D05 – Media & Gaming |
Video & Computer Game Software |
Y |
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D05 – Media & Gaming |
Video Game Interactive |
Y |
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