Early birds get the bargains Published Dec. 4, 2009 Dyess AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Prices at the base exchange will drop faster than the temperature outside this month as "early bird" shoppers will be rewarded with a flurry of discounts during two limited special events Dec. 19 and 24.from 7 to 9 a.m. "These reduced prices will, of course, be in addition to the exceptional value Airmen enjoy every day," said Mike Patmon exchange general manager. Shoppers who wait until the day before Christmas to finish marking everyone off their lists will be rewarded Dec. 24 with offers ranging from 40 to 75 percent off merchandise. Also there will be discounts on furniture ranging from $50 to $250. The base exchange will distribute two pages of coupons for each "early bird" event beginning Dec. 12 and Dec. 17. Discounts reflected on the handouts provided Dec. 12 will be honored Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 a.m. while coupons passed after Dec. 17 will be accepted Dec. 24.