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A little of the basics Coupon Abbreviations
The Abbreviations I have put in blue are ones I use and find a lot on Coupon websites this will make understanding different coupons and how you can stack them a lot easier.
These are some common Abbreviations used on coupon sites$1/1, etc. :: Indicates the value of a coupon, $1 off 1 item Blinkie :: Coupon dispensed from a box attached to a store shelf.
BOGO, B1G1, B1G1F :: Buy One Get One free
B&M :: Refers to a “brick & mortar” store (not a online store)
CAT, Catalina :: Coupons which print at the register after your purchase is made. These can usually be used like cash on your next purchase.
CPN :: Coupon
CRT :: Cash register tape — often referring to coupons at the bottom of your receipt
ECB :: Extra Care Bucks (CVS prints on receipt)
ETS :: Excludes Trial Size
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
GC :: Gift card/gift certificate
GDA :: Good Deal Alert
GM :: General Mills
IVC :: Instant Value Coupon (Walgreens in the monthy EasySaver booklet)
IPQ, IP :: Internet Printable coupon
MFG, MFR :: Manufacturer
MQ :: 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 coupon insert found in the Sunday newspaper
Peelie :: Coupon attached to an item’s packaging which can be peeled off
PSA :: Prices Starting At
Q :: Coupon
Regional :: A coupon or deal available in only a specific area
RP :: Red Plum coupon insert found in the Sunday newspaper
RR :: Register Rewards (Walgreens which print with receipt)
SCR :: Single Check Rebate (Rite Aid)
SS :: Smart Source coupon insert found in the Sunday newspaper
Stacking :: Using a manufacturer’s coupon in addition to a store coupon
Tear pad :: A pad of rebate forms or coupons attached to a store shelf
UPC :: Universal Product Code (bar code)
UPR :: Up Rewards, a coupon you can earn on your register receipt at Rite Aid
WSL :: While Supplies Last
WT, Winetag :: A coupon hanging on the package of a product
WYB :: When You Buy
