I have always found that the first step in learning a new process or procedure (the Accountant in me is coming out again… sorry) is much easier if you have list of terminology or lingo. That way when you read the process you don’t have to ask yourself huh? when a word that you don’t know shows up or when a common word is used in an uncommon way… I wish I had found this information when I first started couponing as I felt like the bloggers were all talking Greek to this little ole lady from Louisiana… and it caused me considerable headaches and stumbling blocks in my learning process during the early stages.
Here is the common terminology that couponers use:
Blinkie—a coupon from a SmartSource machine usually attached to a shelf or freezer. Called “blinkie” as the machine has a red blinking light on it.
BOGO –B1G1—B1G1F--Buy One Get One Free
BTFE—Box Tops for Education
Bricks – a form of internet printable coupon. If you look at the address bar, you will see the term “brick” which will let you know that this is a “brick” coupon. As you print a “brick” coupon, a picture of a computer/printer with a small blinking dot will show on the screen as the coupon information is sent to your default printer. You can only print one of these coupons, however… if you hit the back button three times after the coupon is sent to the printer, you can usually print a second copy of the coupon. If you want additional copies, then you will need to use another computer with a different IP address.
B2G1—buy two get one free
Cat—Catalina coupon—coupon that prints from a Catalina machine found at the register dispensed on separate paper than the register receipt. Catalina coupons are printed based upon specific items purchased. A listing of the catalinas available each month along with the required purchase item is available (I will be posting this list each month).
CPN - Q – Coupon
CRT—Cash Register Tape – coupons that print at the bottom of the cash register tape.
DND – coupon states “do not double”
DND5—coupon states “do not double” but the bar code starts with a “5” meaning some computers will double this coupon. ((Note: Krogers used to double the “5” coupons but the latest computer upgrade fixed this so that it won’t double)).
DOUBLE – A coupon that a store doubles the face value
eCoupon—coupon found on the internet but that is not printable as it is uploaded to a card.
ECB – Extra Care Buck (reward coupon earned at CVS) (CVS Specific)
ES – Easy Saver, as in Walgreens rebate booklet
EX or Exp. – Expiration date
FAR—free after rebate
GM—General Mills insert – a booklet of coupons that appear in newspapers every month or two.
GDA – good deal alert.
Hangtag—coupon found hanging from a tag around a bottle or jar.
HBA – Health & Beauty Section in the store
HOT – Hot Deal Inserts – coupons found in the Sunday paper
IP-- Internet printable coupon
IVC—Instant value coupons—for example: Walgreen’s store coupons or store tearpads.
MC—MQ-- MFR--Manufacturers coupon
MIR – Mail In Rebate
NED – No Expiration Date
NT WT – Net Weight
OOP – Out Of Pocket-- The amount you actually spend
OOS – Out of Stock
OYNO -On Your Next Order
Peelie—coupon found on the package of a product itself. It peels off.
PG --P&G—Proctor & Gamble insert—a booklet of coupons that are for Proctor & Gamble products
POP – Proof of purchase
PC—Price Cut
RC – Rain-check
Regional—coupon value only distributed at a certain area of the country or at a certain time. RP—Red Plum insert – a booklet of coupons that appear in newspapers. (formally Valassis)
RR – Register Reward from Walgreens – This is a manufacturer coupon. Catalina’s printed out at Walgreens (Walgreen specific)
Reg P—Reg—Regular price
Run – After you have done your matching, going to the grocery store to use your coupons
SAHM – Stay At Home Mom
SASE—self addressed stamped envelope
SC—Store coupon
SCR – Single Check Rebate – rebate system at Rite Aid (Rite Aid specific)
SS—Smart Source insert—a booklet of coupons that appear in newspapers
Stacking coupons – when you use two coupons together. For example a store coupon with a manufacturers coupon on the same item.
Stockpiling – Is a pile or storage location for bulk materials. In this case meaning groceries, personal care or household products.
Tearpad – coupons or refund forms that are on a pad usually located on a display or shelf near the items.
TQ—Target coupon
TRIPLE – A coupon that a store triples the face value
TMF—try me free—refund form that usually require you to mail in proof of purchase (UPC # and original register receipt) for a full refund.
UP Rewards –UP Rite Aid Plus Up Reward (Rite Aid specific)
UPC – Universal Product Code-- barcode on the product that is scanned to determine pricing. Often needed to fulfill MIR’s.
WSL—while supplies last
WYB – When You Buy
YMMV—your mileage may vary –Means all stores may not accept or participate.
$/$$ -- dollars off when you buy XX dollars. Example $0.75/ $3.00 = 75₵ off when you purchase $3.00 worth of product.
$/Qty – dollars off when you buy XX quantity of a product. Example $1 / 5 = $1.00 off when you purchase 5 of a product.
BOGO –B1G1—B1G1F--Buy One Get One Free
BTFE—Box Tops for Education
Bricks – a form of internet printable coupon. If you look at the address bar, you will see the term “brick” which will let you know that this is a “brick” coupon. As you print a “brick” coupon, a picture of a computer/printer with a small blinking dot will show on the screen as the coupon information is sent to your default printer. You can only print one of these coupons, however… if you hit the back button three times after the coupon is sent to the printer, you can usually print a second copy of the coupon. If you want additional copies, then you will need to use another computer with a different IP address.
B2G1—buy two get one free
Cat—Catalina coupon—coupon that prints from a Catalina machine found at the register dispensed on separate paper than the register receipt. Catalina coupons are printed based upon specific items purchased. A listing of the catalinas available each month along with the required purchase item is available (I will be posting this list each month).
CPN - Q – Coupon
CRT—Cash Register Tape – coupons that print at the bottom of the cash register tape.
DND – coupon states “do not double”
DND5—coupon states “do not double” but the bar code starts with a “5” meaning some computers will double this coupon. ((Note: Krogers used to double the “5” coupons but the latest computer upgrade fixed this so that it won’t double)).
DOUBLE – A coupon that a store doubles the face value
eCoupon—coupon found on the internet but that is not printable as it is uploaded to a card.
ECB – Extra Care Buck (reward coupon earned at CVS) (CVS Specific)
ES – Easy Saver, as in Walgreens rebate booklet
EX or Exp. – Expiration date
FAR—free after rebate
GM—General Mills insert – a booklet of coupons that appear in newspapers every month or two.
GDA – good deal alert.
Hangtag—coupon found hanging from a tag around a bottle or jar.
HBA – Health & Beauty Section in the store
HOT – Hot Deal Inserts – coupons found in the Sunday paper
IP-- Internet printable coupon
IVC—Instant value coupons—for example: Walgreen’s store coupons or store tearpads.
MC—MQ-- MFR--Manufacturers coupon
MIR – Mail In Rebate
NED – No Expiration Date
NT WT – Net Weight
OOP – Out Of Pocket-- The amount you actually spend
OOS – Out of Stock
OYNO -On Your Next Order
Peelie—coupon found on the package of a product itself. It peels off.
PG --P&G—Proctor & Gamble insert—a booklet of coupons that are for Proctor & Gamble products
POP – Proof of purchase
PC—Price Cut
RC – Rain-check
Regional—coupon value only distributed at a certain area of the country or at a certain time. RP—Red Plum insert – a booklet of coupons that appear in newspapers. (formally Valassis)
RR – Register Reward from Walgreens – This is a manufacturer coupon. Catalina’s printed out at Walgreens (Walgreen specific)
Reg P—Reg—Regular price
Run – After you have done your matching, going to the grocery store to use your coupons
SAHM – Stay At Home Mom
SASE—self addressed stamped envelope
SC—Store coupon
SCR – Single Check Rebate – rebate system at Rite Aid (Rite Aid specific)
SS—Smart Source insert—a booklet of coupons that appear in newspapers
Stacking coupons – when you use two coupons together. For example a store coupon with a manufacturers coupon on the same item.
Stockpiling – Is a pile or storage location for bulk materials. In this case meaning groceries, personal care or household products.
Tearpad – coupons or refund forms that are on a pad usually located on a display or shelf near the items.
TQ—Target coupon
TRIPLE – A coupon that a store triples the face value
TMF—try me free—refund form that usually require you to mail in proof of purchase (UPC # and original register receipt) for a full refund.
UP Rewards –UP Rite Aid Plus Up Reward (Rite Aid specific)
UPC – Universal Product Code-- barcode on the product that is scanned to determine pricing. Often needed to fulfill MIR’s.
WSL—while supplies last
WYB – When You Buy
YMMV—your mileage may vary –Means all stores may not accept or participate.
$/$$ -- dollars off when you buy XX dollars. Example $0.75/ $3.00 = 75₵ off when you purchase $3.00 worth of product.
$/Qty – dollars off when you buy XX quantity of a product. Example $1 / 5 = $1.00 off when you purchase 5 of a product.
Thanks to the following bloggers for providing the basic information that I used to create this list…Valerie at The Cute Couponer, Jenny at Southern Savers, Lori at Moms By Heart, and We Use Coupons.com.
If my definition for a term is not clear or as my dad used to say “if it is clear as mud”… please leave a comment and I will try to provide clarification either in a reply comment or if it is needed in an additional post. I hope this helps as we go through the Couponing 101 series. I will be trying to post a new section of the series every other day but like always it is dependent upon my son’s and how much they may need me.
Samantha
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