Early birds get the bargains Published Dec. 3, 2009 By 319th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, ND. -- Prices inside the base exchange will be dropping faster than the temperature outdoors this month as "early bird" shoppers will be rewarded with a flurry of discounts during limited special events from 7 to 9 a.m. "For just two hours on Dec. 5 , Dec. 19 and Dec. 24, the Grand Forks AFB Base Exchange will offer exclusive 'early bird' discounts," said Pat Fields, BX manager. "These reduced prices will, of course, be in addition to the exceptional value Airmen enjoy every day." Specials during the first two-hour events will include 75 percent off all Foster Grant sunglasses, 50 percent of all Goody Hair Accessories as well as a variety of furniture discounts ranging from $50 to $250. Shoppers who wait until the day before Christmas to finish marking everyone off their lists will be rewarded the morning of the 24th with offers ranging from 40 percent off Oshkosh brand children's clothing to 25 percent off all in-stock IPod accessories and Bluetooth headsets. The BX will distribute two pages of coupons for each "early bird" event beginning Dec. 3, Dec. 12 and Dec. 17. Discounts reflected on the handouts provided from the 12th on will be honored from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Dec. 19 while coupons passed after the 17th will be accepted Dec. 24.