Costco Connection - July 2008

WE KEEP YOUR BUSINESS ROLLING.

5%CASH BACK FOR GAS PURCHASES.

A BUILT-IN BENEFIT FOR TRUEEARNINGS^®BUSINESS CARDMEMBERS ONLY.*

Apply today:

Visit costco.com and enter “5% Gas” in search box or call 1-800-942-4284

5% cash back for gas purchases

3% cash back for dining out

2% cash back for traveling

1% cash back everywhere else including Costco

*Rebates are awarded annually in the form of an in-store coupon redeemable for cash or merchandise at any U.S. Costco warehouse. Each Eligible Purchase shall qualify for a Rebate of 5, 3, 2, or 1%, as follows: 5% for purchases of automobile gas (any individual Purchase transaction in excess of 75 gallons or equivalent dollar value will not be deemed to be a Purchase of automobile gasoline) at Costco Gasoline and domestic stand-alone gas stations, excluding gas purchased at warehouse clubs other than Costco, superstores, or supermarkets; 3% at restaurants; 2% for travel purchases from airline, lodging, car rental, cruise line, travel agency, and tour operators; or 1% on all other Eligible Purchases posted to your account. “Eligible Purchases” include purchases of goods or services, which purchases have not been returned or otherwise rescinded, and are not subject to a credit; it does NOT include fees, Finance Charges, Cash Advances (including the use of checks, automated teller machines, or other means of accessing your Account), Balance Transfers, or adjustments to your Account or the purchase of American Express^® Travelers Cheques and American Express^® Gift Cheques. To receive the Rebate your Account must be in good standing in the month the Rebate coupon is scheduled to be issued and you must present the coupon at a U.S. Costco warehouse prior to the expiration date stated on the coupon. Annual Rebate reward coupons of less than $1 will be forfeited. Forfeiture rules for late payment also apply. © 2008 American Express Company, FSB. All rights reserved.

MORTGAGE & REFINANCING

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VISIT COSTCO.COM AND TYPE HOME LOAN IN THE SEARCH BOX OR CALL 1-800-843-8434.

The mortgage and refinancing program is administered by Lending Tree, LLC. (formerly known as Lending Tree, Inc.), located at 11115 Rushmore D rive, Charlotte, NC 28277. Costco member benefits are only available through Costco.com or by calling 1-800-843-8434. Must be a paid Costco member at the time of closing. All Lending Tree, LLC required licenses are held in the name of Le nding Tree. Home loan programs are available in all states in which Costco operates except as follows: Mortgage and Refinancing is not available in Alabama. LendingTree is a duly licensed real estate broker and mortgage broker as required. For a current list of applicable state licensing disclosures, see Costco.com or call 1-800-843-8434. Lending Tree is required to disclose the following licenses by state law: AZ Mortgage Broker License #MBBR-0102663; Licensed Real Estate Broker, CA Department of Real Estate, (916) 227-0931, License #01230150; CA Finance Lender; C T Mortgage Broker (not a CT Mortgage Lender); GA Residential Mortgage Licensee; IL Residential Mortgage Licensee, License #5433; KS Licensed Mortgage Co., #99-827; Licensed Mortgage Lender, MD Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, License #4737; MA Licensed Mortgage Broker, License #MB1942; MS Licensed Mortgage Co.; MO mortgage broker license 05-1261 with an office at 10805 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 312, St. Louis, MO 63127; Licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Banking; LT Technologies, in lieu of true name Lending Tree, Inc., Registered Mortgage Broker - N YS Banking Department; Licensed Mortgage Broker - NJ Department of Banking and Insurance; OH Mortgage Broker Registrations, MB 3006 & MB 3007, 37812 Second St., Willoughby, OH 44094; Licensed First Mortgage Broker, PA Department of Banking (also licensed pursuant to PA Secondary Mortgage Loan Act); RI Licensed Broker; Licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission MB-1120. In California, this solicitation is made by Costco Financial Services, Inc., which is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate (License #01235998). Costco and its affiliates do not negotiate, arrange or make loans.

* Costco program savings based on historical comparison of rates, fees, and points for a $185,000 30-year fixed rate loan, comparing loans obtained by Costco members through Lending Tree from January 1, 2008, to February 28, 2008, to the national average provided in the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) for the same period. Individual savings may vary. Not available in all states.