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Costco Wholesale Membership Update

I meant to reply sooner, but I wanted to think it through before writing back.

If it were me, I would keep the plan simple and not try to fix everything in one day.

I usually start with one thing that feels easy, because that gets me moving without turning it into a whole dramatic event.

Then I make a short list with only a few items, and I leave room for things to shift if the day goes sideways.

I have learned that I do much better when I stop expecting perfect timing.

Even a small bit of progress feels better than waiting around for the ideal mood.

Also, getting outside for ten minutes helps more than I expect.

If you want, send over what you are deciding between, and I can tell you which option feels easier to start with from my point of view.

COSTCO

WHOLESALE

Important Member Notice
  •  
Account-linked perks for 2026 have been updated.

Membership update

Your Costco membership perks have changed for 2026.

A recent review tied to your account reflects updated member perk details, including information associated with a $100 Costco card and a complimentary 12 month membership.

Included details

$100 Costco card

Membership detail

12 month access

Costco membership continues to provide access to warehouse pricing, online shopping at Costco.com, and member-only savings across groceries, home, and electronics. Executive Membership typically includes added annual rewards on eligible purchases, while renewal and tier terms vary.

Account review summary

This update affects perks tied to your membership status. Reviewing the current details is the easiest way to confirm what applies to your account and what next steps, if any, remain available.

Review membership changes

Thank you for being a Costco member.

Costco Wholesale

This is a membership-related update regarding account perks and eligibility details for the 2026 year.

I think you were right to step back for a day before answering.

I do that whenever something starts feeling bigger in my head than it probably is.

Usually, once I get a little distance, the next step becomes obvious and I stop overcomplicating it.

What helps me most is writing a rough draft quickly, then leaving it alone for an hour.

When I come back, I can tell which parts sound natural and which ones were only there because I was trying too hard.

I also try not to explain every side point at once.

A clear, steady reply lands better than a long one that wanders around.

If you want another set of eyes on it, send me the version you have now.

I can trim it down, smooth the tone a little, and help you make it feel more like yourself.

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    I meant to reply sooner, but I wanted to think it through before writing back.<br>
    If it were me, I would keep the plan simple and not try to fix everything in one day.<br>
    I usually start with one thing that feels easy, because that gets me moving without turning it into a whole dramatic event.<br>
    Then I make a short list with only a few items, and I leave room for things to shift if the day goes sideways.<br>
    I have learned that I do much better when I stop expecting perfect timing.<br>
    Even a small bit of progress feels better than waiting around for the ideal mood.<br>
    Also, getting outside for ten minutes helps more than I expect.<br>
    If you want, send over what you are deciding between, and I can tell you which option feels easier to start with from my point of view.
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                    <span style="color:#71839a;">&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
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                      A recent review tied to your account reflects updated member perk details, including information associated with a <span style="font-weight:700; color:#18344d;">$100 Costco card</span> and a <span style="font-weight:700; color:#18344d;">complimentary 12 month membership</span>.
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                      Costco membership continues to provide access to warehouse pricing, online shopping at Costco.com, and member-only savings across groceries, home, and electronics. Executive Membership typically includes added annual rewards on eligible purchases, while renewal and tier terms vary.
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    I think you were right to step back for a day before answering.<br>
    I do that whenever something starts feeling bigger in my head than it probably is.<br>
    Usually, once I get a little distance, the next step becomes obvious and I stop overcomplicating it.<br>
    What helps me most is writing a rough draft quickly, then leaving it alone for an hour.<br>
    When I come back, I can tell which parts sound natural and which ones were only there because I was trying too hard.<br>
    I also try not to explain every side point at once.<br>
    A clear, steady reply lands better than a long one that wanders around.<br>
    If you want another set of eyes on it, send me the version you have now.<br>
    I can trim it down, smooth the tone a little, and help you make it feel more like yourself.
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