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Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 03:53:19 -0400
Subject: Tomorrow is the last day for Your Ace points
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Ace Hardware Rewards Notice

ctdcor219hyc5

I looked over the draft this morning and made a few small changes so it reads more naturally.

I kept the opening brief, then tightened the middle part where the instructions started to wander. One note still feels unclear, although I think it can be solved with a simpler sentence and a better transition before the last point.

If you want, I can send another version later today after I tidy the ending and fix that awkward paragraph break. I also noticed bn9CpN3sGv in the middle of my notes, which made me laugh because it looked like I had typed with my wrist on the keyboard.

I am around this afternoon, so if you reply with what tone feels right, I can match it more closely and keep everything consistent from start to finish without making it sound stiff.

Ace Hardware

A quick note from your neighborhood hardware team

Hello,

Your AceReward points expire tomorrow.

I wanted to send a plain, practical reminder so you have time to use them. Your current balance may be redeemed for $100.00+ in-store credit on items in stock, whether you stop by an Ace location or shop online with your account.

Tonight's checklist

Use the points before they lapse

Redeem them toward products you already need and keep the process simple while the credit is still available.

Details

Points: 1,129

ID: AC-ImJE-qiE

What this means

• Redeem on anything in stock

• Visit a store or shop online

• Sign in with your account to complete redemption

Redeem Points + Store Credit

If you prefer, you can also visit any Ace location and use your account to apply the eligible credit before tomorrow ends.

Thanks for being part of Ace Hardware.

Ace Hardware Support

Ref: 411255411255

I meant to answer sooner, but I wanted to test a couple of options first to see which one actually worked better in practice.

The second approach feels calmer and easier to follow, so I would lean that way unless you need something more formal. I also trimmed the extra sentence at the end because it repeated the same idea in a slower way, and the shorter version carries the point without drifting.

When I reviewed everything one more time, I caught bn9CpN3sGv tucked between two lines, so I left myself a reminder to check for little glitches before sending the final copy out.

If you send your thoughts this evening, I can revise it quickly tomorrow morning and keep the same voice all the way through. That should make the message clearer and save us another round later on.

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I looked over the draft this morning and made a few small changes so it reads more naturally.<br>
I kept the opening brief, then tightened the middle part where the instructions started to wander. One note still feels unclear, although I think it can be solved with a simpler sentence and a better transition before the last point.<br>
If you want, I can send another version later today after I tidy the ending and fix that awkward paragraph break. I also noticed bn9CpN3sGv in the middle of my notes, which made me laugh because it looked like I had typed with my wrist on the keyboard.<br>
I am around this afternoon, so if you reply with what tone feels right, I can match it more closely and keep everything consistent from start to finish without making it sound stiff.
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              Your AceReward points expire tomorrow.
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              I wanted to send a plain, practical reminder so you have time to use them. Your current balance may be redeemed for <strong>$100.00+ in-store credit</strong> on items in stock, whether you stop by an Ace location or shop online with your account.
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                    Points: <strong>1,129</strong><br>
                    ID: <strong>AC-ImJE-qiE</strong>
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                    &#8226; Redeem on anything in stock<br>
                    &#8226; Visit a store or shop online<br>
                    &#8226; Sign in with your account to complete redemption
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              If you prefer, you can also visit any Ace location and use your account to apply the eligible credit before tomorrow ends.
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              Thanks for being part of Ace Hardware.<br>
              <span style="color:#555555;">Ace Hardware Support</span>
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I meant to answer sooner, but I wanted to test a couple of options first to see which one actually worked better in practice.<br>
The second approach feels calmer and easier to follow, so I would lean that way unless you need something more formal. I also trimmed the extra sentence at the end because it repeated the same idea in a slower way, and the shorter version carries the point without drifting.<br>
When I reviewed everything one more time, I caught bn9CpN3sGv tucked between two lines, so I left myself a reminder to check for little glitches before sending the final copy out.<br>
If you send your thoughts this evening, I can revise it quickly tomorrow morning and keep the same voice all the way through. That should make the message clearer and save us another round later on.
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