March 18, 2011

FAQ Part 3-Learning the Coupon Language

When I was first introduced to couponing, one of the hardest things to wrap my mind around were all of the abbreviations and "odd" abbreviations I saw on every site I went to! Seriously, it can make a girl go crazy! So, to try and help you learn faster than I did, here is a list explaining "the coupon language"...

Coupon Phrases
  • OOP-out of pocket
  • DND-Do Not Double (However, if the UPC starts with a '5', most cash registers will automatically double it, even though it says "Do Not Double"
  • NED-No expiration date
  • YMMV-Your mileage may vary-which means this deal may or may not work for you the same way it worked for others
  • WYB-When you buy
  • CRT-Cash Register Tape(this is a coupon that will print on your receipt)
  • OYNSO – On Your Next Sale Order (means this coupon will be valid on your next shopping trip)
  • Catalina – A coupon that prints out at the register after you pay (often times when you buy certain products) that is good on your next transaction.
  • MM – Moneymaker
Types of Coupons
  • $/$$-Dollars off when you buy $$ of product
  • BOGO, B1G1,B1G1F-Buy one get one free
  • .50/1-50 cents off one item
  • .50/2-50 cents off two items
  • .50/3-50 cents off three items
  • IP-Internet Printable
  • eCoupon-Found online, but is uploaded to a store's reward card.
  • MFR, MQ-Manufacturers Coupon
  • MIR-Mail In Rebate
  • FAR-Free After Rebate
  • RP-Red Plum (Coupon Insert from your local paper)
  • SS-Smart Source (Coupon Insert from your local paper)
  • P&G, PG-Proctor & Gamble (Coupon Insert from your local paper)
Store Coupons
  • ECB's-Extra Care Bucks from CVS
  • RR's-Register Rewards from Walgreens
  • IVC-Instant Value Coupon from Walgreens
  • +UP-Plus Up Reward from RiteAid
  • SCR-Single Check Rebate from RiteAid
  • FLIP-Food Lion Internet Printable

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