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Stay with BarraCuda and cut the starting price.
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Compare drive| Date | Median $/TB | Low $/TB |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | $99.48 | $99.48 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $99.48 | $99.48 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $99.48 | $99.48 |
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Observation counts, medians, ranges, and averages by day from the stores we compare.
| Period start | Obs | Median $/TB | Range $/TB | Avg $/TB | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $99.48 | $99.48 – $99.48 | $99.48 | $298.45 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $99.48 | $99.48 – $99.48 | $99.48 | $298.45 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $99.48 | $99.48 – $99.48 | $99.48 | $298.45 |
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