Except as otherwise provided in AS 45.03, AS 45.04, and AS 45.05, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them (1) in return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a charge-back is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection; (2) as security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim; (3) by accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or (4) in return for consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.
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