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...first glance, the 23-room neoclassical house seems a picture-book fantasy of wealth -- staid sweeps of off-white and gilt reflected in blue mirrors. But a closer look reveals some worn furniture that speaks of layaway plans and discount shops, pieces hauled over from the Presleys' prestardom house...
...from now on, a lot of passengers are going to be paying more. Last week, following Continental's lead, major airlines threw out their so-called junk fares, which offered discounts on tickets purchased three to seven days in advance. Since most last-minute flyers are business travelers, few vacationers would be affected. But at the same time, Continental was tinkering with its MaxSaver fares, the popular, deep-discount tickets that must be bought two weeks in advance and require a Saturday-night stay. Starting this week, most MaxSaver fares will increase between $10 and $20 each...
Flush with success and growing demand, the major carriers raise their most . popular discount fares. Business travelers took the first hit, but vacationers will suffer as well...
Directly across the street from Kennedy Studios, Mary Carroll peruses the wares of the Salvation Army Thrift Center, a small-discount store where she buys most of her clothing. Mary, who has lived in Central Square for more than 40 years, laughs at the idea that her neighborhood is undergoing some sort of revitalization...
...dozen odd small towns in between, scores of manufacturers' outlet stores are doing a land-office business by offering 25% to 70% savings. Along with the bargains, urban consumers enjoy a day in the country and engage in a venerable American dream -- the inalienable right to pursue the deep discount. Says Charles Bloom, a Flemington-based developer who has put together six profitable factory-to-you outlet villages in the U.S.: "This is the wave of the retail future...