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  "use_case": "Recycling sorting",
  "quantity": null,
  "unit": "system",
  "country": "US",
  "currency": "USD",
  "estimate": {
    "low": 200000,
    "high": 600000,
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    "based_on": 2
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    "Range uses only benchmarks whose region matches US.",
    "All matching prices are older than 18 months.",
    "No quantity given: costs are per 1 system.",
    "Arithmetic on published prices, not a quote: scope, access, permits, minimums and travel change real prices. Ask suppliers via submit_rfq."
  ],
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        "low": 600000,
        "high": 600000,
        "currency": "USD",
        "unit": "per system"
      },
      "region": "US-MI",
      "region_match": "country",
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      "as_of": "2019-09-04",
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      "unit_conversion": null,
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    },
    {
      "kind": "benchmark",
      "provider_id": null,
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      "unit_price": {
        "low": 200000,
        "high": 200000,
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      },
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        "high": 200000,
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      },
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    }
  ],
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    "system"
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  "fx_date": "2026-10-23"
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