Book Sale

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – There are thousands of books and other merchandise available at drastically discounted prices at Laughlin’s Base Exchange. The sale is offering books, Egyptian cotton sheets and more at 30 to 80 percent of their original prices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

Book sale at Laughlin's BX offers drastic discounts

Published June 25, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Blake Mize
47th Flying Training Wing public affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Laughlin members have the opportunity to buy books and other merchandise at drastically discounted prices through Fourth of July weekend.

There is a book sale taking place in the Base Exchange that offers thousands of books in varied genres at prices 30 to 80 percent less than a bookstore.

"Normally I'm in a tent in a parking lot during the book sales," said Mark O'Kelley, who is with the clearing house sponsoring the sale. "This is a rarity to get an inside location."

The sale is located across from the barber shop in the BX and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

O'Kelley said that in addition to all the books, which can be purchased for as little as 10 cents, there are high-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets that usually sell for almost $400 at major retailers but are priced at less than $40. There are also dolls, hats and other merchandise for sale. Everything for sale is unused.

"If the base asks us to stay a week longer because we're doing well, we have no problem doing that," said O'Kelley. "It's a privilege to get to do this."