MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Chris Ward
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 13-049
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0Aug. 12, 2013<\/p>\n
DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> Military shoppers who have an old cell phone or two lying around gathering dust can now trade them in for credit toward a Smart Phone upgrade at the Exchange Mobile Center.<\/p>\n A trade-in can result in instant credit toward the purchase of a new Smart Phone, accessory or even insurance for a new phone.\u00a0 The new program, \u201cTrade-Up and Save,\u201d is available only at Exchange Mobile Center in-store locations in the continental United States.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is an eco-friendly program that makes it even easier for military shoppers to buy that hot, new Smart Phone, upgrade early or just change their mobile look with a colorful new skin or cover,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. \u00a0<\/p>\n Shoppers can trade in up to three handsets per transaction and the credit must be applied toward a purchase at that time.\u00a0 Trade-in values vary depending on model, condition, age and market factors.<\/p>\n The Exchange Mobile Center Exchange carries the latest models and accessories as well as experts who can assist in understanding features and plans.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n — 30 \u2013<\/p>\n The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. \u00a0The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with quality merchandise and services at competitively low prices and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military morale, welfare and recreation programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n Media Notes:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward \u2013 wardchr@aafes.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t