Coupon Lingo
In ever deal matchup's and posts on Going Crazy for Coupons or other blogs there are acronyms used. I have compiled a list of the most popular ones to make it alittle easier! It may look like a lot, but trust me you start to remember them quick!!!
· AC - After Coupon - Generally refers to the price after the coupon is deducted)
· AR - After Rebate - Generally refers to the price after the rebate is deducted)
· Blinkies - Blinkies (Smart Source Coupon Machines) are small red dispensers that blink in order to attract shoppers.
· BOGO, B1G1 - Buy One Get One. If all you see is BOGO, it generally means if you buy one item, then you get one (usually the same item) for free.
· CATALINA or CAT - These coupons printed separately from the grocery store receipt although they are printed on receipt-like paper and handed to the customer. The coupons can be used at the store where you received them.
· CNP - Coupon Near Product - When a coupon is displayed near a product.
· CPN - Coupon
· CRT - Cash Register Tape
· DND - Do not Double
· ECB - ExtraCare Bucks you can use at CVS/pharmacy only.
· EXP - Expires
· FAR - Free After Rebate
· GC - Gift Card, Gift Certificate
· GM - General Mills (Coupon Insert you will find in the Sunday Papers. These seem to come out every month or so.)
· HBA - The health and beauty aid section in the grocery store
· HT OR HGT - Hang tags for refunds or coupons hanging on a product
· IVC - Walgreen's Instant Value Coupon
· IP - Internet Printable Coupon
· K - Kellogg's - Sunday paper coupon insert.
· MFR - Manufacturer or 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 - Peelies are coupons attached directly to the product.
· PSA - Prices Starting At
· Q - Coupon
· RC - Raincheck
· RP - Red Plum Sunday Supplement Coupons
· RR - Register Rewards (Walgreens)
· SS - Smart Source coupons insert found in the Sunday newspaper.
· TEAR PAD, TP - Tear Pads are pads with coupons or rebate forms attached and are usually located on the shelf or displayed near the advertised product. The coupons/rebates can be used in any store that accepts manufacturer's coupons.
· UPC - Universal Product Code
· WYB - When You Buy
· +UP - can only be used at a Rite Aid only
