Several retailers have deals this week on discounted gift cards -- a great way to score a triple play in the savings game.
Your initial savings is on the discounted gift card. Pay $40, for instance, on a $50 gift card, and you've already saved 20 percent.
Then, use that gift card to purchase items that are on sale -- your second layer of savings.
And finally, be sure to use coupons, and you've achieved a triple play in couponing.
In case you missed them, here's a round-up of the various discounted gift card deals available: