Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Coupon Lingo

Confused?? I'm here to help. Here's some of the "coupon lingo" used in my posts to help you figure out what I'm talking about.

MC = Manufacturer's coupon
AC = After Coupon
AR = After Rebate
BLINKIES = In-store smartsource coupons near product, usually from red blinking box
BOGO or B1G1F = Buy One Get One Free
B&M = Brick & Mortar, as opposed to an online store
CAT or CATALINA = coupon dispensed at register after purchase
ESR = EasySaver Rebate (Walgreens Monthy Rebate)
ESC = EasySaver Coupon (Found in the monthy EasySaver Catalog )
FAR = Free After Rebate
FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free
IVC = Walgreen's Instant Value Coupon ( usually same as ESC, or any other Walgreen's coupon)
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
MFG = Manufacturer's Coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
OOP = Out of Pocket
OOS = Out of Stock
OYNO = On your next order
Q = Coupon
RR = Register Rewards
RC = Raincheck
P&G = Proctor & Gamble Sunday supplement coupons
RP = Red Plum Sunday Supplement Coupons
SS = Smart Source or Sunday Supplement coupons
STACKING = Using a store specific coupon with a MFG coupon (most stores allow this)
TEARPAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
PEELIE = coupon that you peel off the package
DOUBLE COUPON = coupon that a grocery store doubles in value
TRIPLE COUPON = a coupon that a grocery store triples in value
WYB = When You Buy

Hope this helps. If this doesn't answer your question feel free to email me. Thanks!

3 comments:

T. Michael W. Halcomb said...

very interesting site!!!

did you know that both i and the church have blogs?

mine: michaelhalcomb.blogspot.com

outland: outlandblog.blogspot.com

see ya,
-michael

"Hello... It's Me Again..." said...

Thanks for the information!!! I've been trying to figure out what some of these stood for so you must have read my mind.

I saved $12 on my recent grocery trip and was thrilled!!!

Thanks again for the information!!!

Joni said...

I so glad I could help someone!

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