MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Lisa Neidinger
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 12-058
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0Oct. 9,\u00a02012<\/p>\n
Exchange Offers Fee-Free Holiday Layaway <\/strong><\/p>\n DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>A good program just got better as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Holiday Layaway program is now fee-free. Shoppers simply select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer service to complete the layaway process. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cFee-free\u201d means that while the Exchange collects an initial $3 processing fee for new layaways, that amount is returned to customers, via an Exchange Merchandise Gift Card, upon final payment and pick up\u00a0of items.<\/p>\n In addition, toy layaway will be extended through Dec. 23. Gifts are safely out of sight until final payment and pick up just before Christmas.\u00a0Also, for a limited time only, Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, customers can place computers, laptops, iPads and netbooks on layaway.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe Exchange continues to beat the competition when it comes to selection, service and value,\u201d said Exchange Chief of Staff Col. Tom Ockenfels. \u201cOther retailers charge as much as $15 for layaway. Our program saves shoppers money.\u201d<\/p>\n A deposit of only 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process. See customer service for program details and eligibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n To take advantage of fee-free holiday layaway and extended layaway for toys, visit your local Exchange today.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/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><\/span>.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Lisa Neidinger, 214-312-4168 or neidingerlj@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t