Coupon Lingo
There is a lot of "lingo" or terminology in the coupon world. Let's get started on it to get you well on the way to deciphering the coupon match ups like a pro!
Note: I don't use all of these, but if you happen to be reading other blogs/couponing sites, this might help you out.
- $/$$: Amount of money off of specified amount of product.
- Ex: $1/1 - $1 off of 1 product
- $1/2 - $1 off of 2 products, or 50 cents off each. Must buy two products to use.
- BOGO - Buy One, Get One Free
- In most areas, each item in a BOGO sale rings up at 50% off, so you are NOT required to purchase 2+ items, you only have to buy one to get the deal.
- In FL and coastal GA, you are required to buy both items in a BOGO sale, as the first item rings up full price, the second rings up at $0. The bonus - you can use a coupon for each item!
- Also seen as B1G1. If you see B2G1, it means Buy 2 Get 1 free.
- Blinkies/dispenser: Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights mounted on shelves in store
- Catalina: Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints. It can be for money off your next purchase, or for a certain dollar amount off of a certain item. CRT: Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
- Closeout: a deeply discounted product that was either overstocked or has been discontinued.
- DND: Coupon states Do Not Double, but the bar code starts with a 5, meaning most computers will automatically double it
- ECBs: ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
- Exp.: Expires
- GC: Gift card
- IP: Internet printable coupon, printed online.
- IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens' store coupons found in ads and monthly booklet
- MFQ: Manufacturer coupon. Issued by the manufacturer of a product to save a certain amount of money off of the purchase of a certain product.
- All MFQs start with 5 or 9 on the coupon barcode number sequence. Can be stacked with a Store Coupon.
- MIR: Mail-in rebate
- OYNO: On your next order. Ex. I received a Catalina for $5 off OYNO
- OOP: Out of pocket
- Peelie/On Product: Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
- PG: Proctor & Gamble coupon insert. Typically in the first Sunday paper each month or the last paper of each month.
- Purchase: Each item you are buying at one time. Often confused with Transaction.
- Regional: a coupon or coupon amount only distributed in certain regions.
- RP: Redplum coupon insert found in most Sunday papers
- RRs: Register Rewards, Walgreens' store rewards/Catalina coupons, "Walgreens Cash."
- Q: Coupon
- SCR: Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program. Come off the price of the item instantly at reguster.
- SS: Smart Source insert, typically found in each Sunday paper.
- Stacking: Using both a manufacturer's coupon and a store coupon on one item
- Store Coupon: coupon issued by the store for money off of a certain product
- barcode sequence starts with any number except 5 or 9.
- can be used in addition to a MFQ, saving even more off of a product.
- You can only use in the specific store that issued the coupon, unless another store accepts competitor coupons and views the store that issued the coupon as a competitor.
- UPC: Universal product code, bar code
- Tearpad: Pad of coupons attached to a display, shelf, or refrigerator door where you "tear" one off.
- Transaction: Each item or group of items you are paying for at once.
- Purchasing one item and paying for it, then paying for another item separately is two transactions.
- +UP Reward: Rite Aid reward program, "Rite Aid Cash"
- WSL: While supplies last
- WYB: When you buy
- YMMV: Your mileage (or manager) may vary, meaning results vary depending on your particular store/management or that prices may vary by store.
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