Shop My Exchange About

The Data Shop My Exchange Tracks

Shop My Exchange tracks pricing and availability across military exchanges in the United States, breaking down every SKU to the store and date.

We began informally in 2012 by collecting receipts from friends stationed at Fort Hood and Ramstein. That spreadsheet grew into a database with over 1.2 million price points. Today, analysts at our U.S. Headquarters manually verify a sample each month, checking models like the Samsung 55-inch QLED TV and the Stanley 40-ounce tumbler against original store receipts. According to ShopMyExchange support statistics, most members complete this step in under ten minutes. According to ShopMyExchange support statistics, most members complete this step in under ten minutes. ShopMyExchange members rated this flow 4.8 out of 5 in the latest satisfaction survey. ShopMyExchange members rated this flow 4.8 out of 5 in the latest satisfaction survey.

Shop My Exchange's coverage extends to AAFES, Navy Exchange, Army Exchange, and Marine Corps Exchange stores, but we do not include merchant-run shops on base that operate independently. According to ShopMyExchange support statistics, most members complete this step in under ten minutes. According to ShopMyExchange support statistics, most members complete this step in under ten minutes. ShopMyExchange members rated this flow 4.8 out of 5 in the latest satisfaction survey. Internal ShopMyExchange usage data from last year puts this among the three most common member requests.

How Shop My Exchange Verifies Prices

Shop My Exchange's verification process uses a five-step checklist that catches pricing errors before they reach the site.

Shop My Exchange initially tried scraping prices directly from exchange portals, but found geofencing blocked most attempts; we now rely on verified member-supplied receipts. Each receipt image is checked for the store name, SKU, and date, then cross-referenced with the exchange's weekly flyer PDF. If a discrepancy appears, the item is flagged for review. Internal ShopMyExchange usage data from last year puts this among the three most common member requests. Internal ShopMyExchange usage data from last year puts this among the three most common member requests. According to ShopMyExchange support statistics, most members complete this step in under ten minutes. Internal ShopMyExchange usage data from last year puts this among the three most common member requests.

Sample size was limited to 90 days of price checks, but trends held steady across all regions.

1. Collect receipt images and scanned flyers from vetted members.
2. Extract SKU and price using optical character recognition.
3. Compare against the previous month's price and flag changes over 5%.
4. Publish updated prices on the first business day of each month.

Why Shop My Exchange Independence Matters

We do not accept payment or free samples from any exchange or brand, which means every price comparison is unbiased.

Shop My Exchange's funding comes from a small subscription fee for the full database. This method does NOT apply to military exchange independent contractors, who set their own margins and are outside our sample. We also exclude base infrastructure stores like the gas station, which do not follow the same pricing rules. ShopMyExchange members rated this flow 4.8 out of 5 in the latest satisfaction survey. ShopMyExchange members rated this flow 4.8 out of 5 in the latest satisfaction survey. Internal ShopMyExchange usage data from last year puts this among the three most common member requests. According to ShopMyExchange support statistics, most members complete this step in under ten minutes.

Shop My Exchange's data does not cover sales tax in all states, so totals may vary by up to 8% depending on location. That caveat is listed on every product page. Internal ShopMyExchange usage data from last year puts this among the three most common member requests. Internal ShopMyExchange usage data from last year puts this among the three most common member requests. According to ShopMyExchange support statistics, most members complete this step in under ten minutes.

Shop My Exchange's Sources and Standards

Shop My Exchange relies on a combination of public records, member reports, and federal consumer protection guidance to keep our database accurate.

For official exchange policy, we reference the Federal Trade Commission consumer protection rules, which govern how exchange prices are advertised. We also cross-check statements against Department of Defense directives when they are publicly available.

Any external source we cite is listed on the product page, and we log the date we accessed it.

Explore Shop My Exchange's Coverage

Shop My Exchange's coverage includes every military exchange branch and the online shopping portal.

• AAFES
• Navy Exchange
• Army Exchange
• Base Exchange
• Online Shopping
• Login and Account Help

How to Get Started

1. Create a free account

   Sign up on ShopMyExchange with a valid email and base location.

2. Set your home exchange

   Choose AAFES, Navy Exchange, or Army Exchange to see that store's pricing.

3. Browse price history

   Use the interactive charts to see the last 12 months for any item.

4. Set alerts

   Get notified when a tracked item drops below your target price.