Appendix III

Specifications for Tagging

  1. All merchandise must be pre-ticketed with one gray photocomposed barcode label for items that retail for $499.00 and less and a white barcode label for items that retail for $500.00 and greater. This barcode shall be obtained from:
    Data2, Inc.
    1099 Essex
    Richmond, CA 94801
    Attn: AAFES Account Representative
    Contact: Renee Zermeno
    Phone: 510-232-6200
    Phone: 800-227-2121
    Fax: 510-235-2176
  2. Photocomposed barcode specifications are as follows:
    1. Size 2.5" x 0.45" barbell
    2. Color - gray or white
    3. Format - 40 labels per sheet
    4. Reduction - 52%
  3. The supplier shall provide the following information to Data 2, Inc.:
    1. UPC Code - 12 digits
    2. AAFES CRC # - 7 digits
    3. Item Description; up to 26 digits
      4. Example 1: Princess cut diamond solitaire
      Example 2: Emerald / diamond pendant
    4. Number and minimum total weight of diamonds and / or colored stone description; up to 17 digits Example 1: 1/.25ct and 25/.75ctw.
      This item contains one (1) 0.25-carat center diamond and twenty-five (25) diamonds with a total weight of 0.75 carats. The total weight of the item is 1.00 ctw.
      Example 2: 25/.25ctw.
      This item contains twenty-five (25) diamonds with a total weight of 0.25 ctw. Synthetic, simulated or imitation gemstones shall be identified as such. An example would be: "SYNTHETIC EMERALD" which would be stated on the tag under item description.
    5. Minimum clarity and color of diamonds in GIA grading terms; up to eight (8) digits
      6. Example 1: SI2/G
    6. Karat and color of gold; up to thirteen (13) digits
      7. Example 1: 14kt. YG
      Example 2: 10kt. WG
    7. Minimum pennyweight (DWT) or gram weight (GR) of the item; up to twelve (12) digits. Example 1: 1.25 DWT
      Example 2: 2.5 grams
    8. AAFES or supplier style number up to twenty (20) digits. AAFES determines which style number is applied to the tag.
    9. Country of origin; up to five (5) digits
    10. Supplier's name; up to twenty (20) digits
    11. AAFES sell price supplied on the purchase order; up to nine (9) digits
  4. The supplier shall pay the cost of tagging to Data 2, Inc.

(Updated 22 June 2010)