and others you just learn as you go, or make them up!
- AC = After Coupons
- BC = Before Coupons
- B2G1 = Buy Two Get One Free
- Blinkie = Coupon that a little machine near a product spits out in the store.
- BOGO (or B1G1) = Buy One Get One Free
- CAT = Catalina. Coupons that print from the little machine at the register.
- CLIPPER=What I call the occasional couponer.
- COUPONER= The term commonly used for those of us who use coupons
- CRT = Cash Register Tape, aka, your receipt.
- CUTTER=What I call the experienced couponer.
- CVS “BOYFRIEND”= This is the price scanner at CVS stores.
- ECB = Extra Care Buck. This is a coupon from CVS--it can be used just like cash at CVS
- FAR = Free After Rebate
- GC = Gift Card
- IP = Internet Printable Coupon
- IVC = Instant Value Coupon. This is a coupon from Walgreens.
- MFR = Manufacturer
- MIR = Mail In Rebate
- MM = Money Maker
- MQ = Manufacturer Coupon
- ONYO = On Your Next Order
- OOP = Out of Pocket. The amount of money you spend
- Peelie = This is a coupon found on the package of a product that you have to peel off
- P&G = Proctor and Gamble Coupon insert that comes in your local paper.
- POP = Proof of purchase, like a UPC.
- Q = Coupon
- Rain Check = When your store is out of a sale item you would ask for a raincheck to secure the sale price for when the item is back in stock.
- RP = Redplum. This is a coupon insert that comes in your local paper.
- RR = Register Rewards. This is a Walgreens catalina type coupon
- SS = Smartsource. This is a coupon insert that comes in your local paper.
- SP = Stockpile
- Tearpad = A pad of coupons or rebates near a product you can tear off.
- TQ = Target Coupon
- UPC = Bar Code of an Item
- WAGS = Walgreens
- WYB=When You Buy. A coupon that is good for xx when you buy xx.
- YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary – This means that it may depend on your store/prices as to whether or not you will have the same OOP for a deal.
(Thanks Treasure)
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