{"product_id":"sacred-warrior-wicked-generation-blue-vinyl-2026-retroactive-limited-200-copies","title":"Sacred Warrior - Wicked Generation (Blue Vinyl, 2026, Retroactive) Limited 200 copies!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; background-color: #f9f9f9; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e🛡️ Package Protection Plan \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e(Recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eAdd low-cost package protection at checkout to protect your entire order from delivery damage or loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e✔ Covers: damage in transit • lost\/stolen package • full order value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e✖ Doesn’t cover: carrier delays\/missed delivery windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant: Without package protection, damage claims are denied and no replacements or refunds are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #b22222; 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