51.   Because supplies are no longer so tight, Elliot says, retailers have begun to offer discounts on certain brands.

52.   Besides road service, AAA offers discounts on attractions, accommodations, and dining, even listing many interstate fast-food stops.

53.   Bomer said he plans to send a letter to insurers, encouraging them to offer the discount.

54.   Blue Cross, Harvard Community Health and other Bay State insurers recently began offering discounts, big ones, to members who join a health club.

55.   A few theaters offer matinee discounts as well.

56.   A hotel may be trying to funnel more traffic through its Internet site and offering a discount for those who do so.

57.   A number of Southern California parks have been offering deep discounts, mostly to entice local residents.

58.   A number of airlines routinely offer Internet discounts, including American, Northwest and Continental.

59.   A side benefit to travelers is that discounts are being offered as cruise lines seek passengers to fill new staterooms.