This glossary of couponing terms will help you understand what others are talking about while you are searching out the best deals. While the list may have missed a few things, I feel that this includes most of the terms that you will need to get started. If you know of a term that I missed, please feel free to let me know! WOW I had no idea there were so many abbreviations!
BLINKIES ~ In-store smartsource coupon dispenser with red or green blinking light.
BOGO ~ Buy One Get One Free (also B1G1F or B1G1 Free)
BTFE ~ Box Tops for Education
B&M ~ Brick & Mortar, as opposed to online store
CAT or CATALINA ~ Coupon printed out at register after purchase.
CRT ~ Cash register tape
DND ~ Do Not Double
DOUBLE COUPON ~ Coupon that store doubles in value
ECB ~ Extra Care Bucks from CVS Pharmacy
ETS ~ Excludes Trial Size
EXP ~ Expires
FAR ~ Free After Rebate
GC ~ Gift Card
GDA ~ Good Deal Alert
HBA ~ Health & Beauty section in store
IVC ~ Instant Value Coupon from Walgreen’s found in EasySavor Catalog
IP ~ Internet printable coupon
MFG ~ Manufacturer’s Coupon
MIR ~ Mail In Rebate
NED ~ No Expiration Date
OOP ~ Out Of Pocket
OOS ~ Out Of Stock
OYNO ~ On Your Next Order
P&G ~ Proctor & Gamble
PEELIE ~ Coupon on package that you can peel off.
PSA ~ Prices Starting At
Q ~ Coupon
RP ~ Red Plum
RR ~ Register Rewards from Walgreen’s
SCR ~ Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
SS ~ Smart Source
STACKING ~ Using an in store coupon with a MFG coupon
TEARPAD ~ A pad of coupons or refund forms found hanging on shelf or display next to product
TMF ~ Try Me Free
TRIPLE COUPON ~ A Coupon a store triples in value.
UPC ~ Universal product code, bar code
+UP Reward ~ Rite Aid reward program
WINETAG or WT ~ A Coupon usually found for $ off meat/cheese/produce with purchase of wine.
WYB ~ When You Buy
YMMV ~ Your Milage May Vary ( Your success of the attempt may vary at your store)
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