Understanding Coupon Lingo

I know that in the coupon world we use alot of acronyms so here is a list of them so when I post deals on my blog you have a great understanding of what I am talking about!

$$/$$ – This means $ off when you spend $ amount. Example: $5/$30 is $5 off your purchase when you spend $30.

$/# – This means that you get $ off for every # you buy. Example: $5/2 would mean that you get $5 off every 2 that you buy.

B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free

Blinkie = A coupon that prints out at a machine in the store. They are located by the product associated with that particular coupon.

BOGO = Buy One Get One Free

CAT = Catalina. A coupon that prints out at the register that is either $$ off your next purchase or $$ off a certain product.

Catalina = Also referred to as CAT. A coupon that prints out at the register that is either $$ off your next purchase or $$ off a certain product.

Coupon Insert – This is what comes in your Sunday paper. They are usually the Smart Source (SS or S), Red Plum (RP) and Proctor & Gamble (PG)They are also referred to as inserts, S, SS, RP and PG.

ECB = Extra Care Bucks. Exclusive to CVS. They work like cash on your next order.

ES =Easy Saver. This is Walgreens’ monthly rebate program. You can find the books by their ads in the store.

EXP = Expires or Expiration Date

Internet Printable = A coupon that can be printed online. Also refered to as IP or Printable.

IVC = Instant Value Coupon. These are found at Walgreens in their weekly ads.

MFR = Manufacturer

MIR = Mail In Rebate. These are checks or coupons that the manufacturers/stores will send you if you meet the requirements on the rebate form.

OOP = Out-of-Pocket. This is the amount of money that you have spent after coupons, ECBs, RRs, Catalinas

OYNO = On Your Next Order.

OYNP = On Your Next Purchase.

Peelie = Coupons found stuck onto the product

PG = Proctor & Gamble.

Prinables - These are coupons that you can print online. Also refered to as IP or Internet Printables.

Q = Coupon

RP = Red Plum. This is a coupon insert that you’ll either find in your paper or the mail.

Register Rewards (RR) = Exclusive to Walgreens. They work like cash on your next order.

SS = Smart Source.

Stacking Coupons = This is the term used when stores will let you use their own store coupons along with a manufacturer’s coupon for the same item. Example: Most Targets would let you use their $ off “specific brand” product coupons along with a manufacturer’s coupon for that same “specific brand” product.

WAGS = Abbreviation for Walgreens

YMMV = Your Mileage (Manager) May Vary. This is what you’ll see when someone finds a deal but they want you to know that your store branch may not offer the same deal.

WYB = When You Buy

Some of these you will not see but the common ones are PG, SS, RP, RR, Q, OOP, EXP, $$/$$,BOGO, CAT, Peelie, and YMMV. If there is any questions please feel free to leave a comment on the blog!

Happy Savings!
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