Note, this change is not a retroactive policy modification. It applies to new purchases only. Also note that it is only certain specific types of electronics. Article here: http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/costco/costco-leak-electronic-returns-limited-to-90days-starting-today-239610.php We should not be too surprised. Honestly, it is a more than generous new policy. The old policy was insanely generous.