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The comparison of CLV predictive abilities, using selected evaluation metrics, is made on selected CLV models: Extended Pareto\/NBD model (EP\/NBD), Markov chain model and Status Quo model. The article uses six online store datasets with annual revenues in the order of tens of millions of euros for the comparison. The EP\/NBD model has outperformed other selected models in a majority of evaluation metrics and can be considered good and stable for non-contractual relations in online shopping. 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