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Costco quietly pulls popular member perk seemingly without warning: 'Real bummer for the deals'
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points This well-known perk has quietly disappeared from the retailer's website. A popular member perk has been pulled by Costco, and it is no longer accessible to members.
A popular member perk has been pulled by Costco, and it is no longer accessible to members. This well-known perk has quietly disappeared from the retailer's website. The removal of this perk has been described as a disappointment for those who valued it for finding deals.
Further details about the perk and its removal are available from the source. It is known that members can no longer access it, but the reason for its disappearance is not specified. The source reports that the perk's removal has been met with disappointment, with some considering it a significant loss for those seeking deals.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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