Saturday, April 9, 2011

Coupon Terms & Abbreviations

CONFUSED? Here's a guide so you can speak "coupon."
$1/1, etc. = Indicates the value of a coupon, $1 off 1 item in this instance but could be any value, $4/2 ($4 off 2 items), $0.25/1 ($0.25 off 1) etc.
BLINKIES = In Store Smart Source Coupons that blink to grab attention


BOGO/B1G1 = Buy One Get One


CAT, CATALINA = Coupons which print at the register after your purchase is made. These can usually be used like cash on your next purchase. However, if the say “manufacturer’s coupon” on them, you *should* be able to use them at any store.


DOUBLE COUPON = Coupon that grocery store doubles in value


EB/ECB = ExtraCare Bucks (CVS "money")


FAR = Free After Rebate


FILLER = An item or items you buy in order to get your total up to a certain amount in order to use a percentage off coupon

GBT-Green Bag Tag at CVS, it attaches to your reusable bag and every time you shop at CVS and use your own bag they will scan your Green Bag Tag. After the 4th scan you will earn a $1 ECB.


IVC = Instant Value Coupon (Walgreens, found in the monthy EasySaver booklet)


IPQ, IP = Internet Printable coupon


MFR = Manufacturer coupon


MIR = Mail in Rebate




OOP = Out of Pocket


OVERAGE = Coupon value exceeds cost of product


OYNO = On your next order


P&G = Proctor & Gamble (Newspaper Insert)


Peelie = Coupon you peel off package


Q = Coupon


Regional = A coupon or deal available in only a specific area


RC = Rain Check


RP = Red Plum (Newspaper Insert)


RR = Register Rewards (see Walgreens 101)


SCR = Single Check Rebate (see Rite Aid 101)


SS = Smart Source (Newspaper Insert)


STACKING = Stores that allow multiple use of coupons – manufacturer’s & store coupons or rebates.


TEAR PAD = A pad of coupons or MIR near a product or on display


UPR = Up Reward (Rite Aid "money" to use on future transactions; see Rite Aid 101)


VV=Video Value (coupons exclusive to Rite Aid)


WYB= When You Buy

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