Couponing 101 – Lingo

If you are just getting started couponing, here is a quick cheat sheet on coupon lingo.

BOGO or B1G1 Free- Short for Buy One Get One Free

BLINKIES = In-store coupons near product, usually from a red blinking box.

BRICKS – Company that provides internet printable coupon

CAT – Catalina – This is a coupon that will print out at the register when you check out.

ECB – Extra Care Bucks – A “coupon” for dollars off a future purchase at CVS.

ETS – Excludes trial size

FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free. Usually received directly from the manufacturer

IP -Internet printable coupon

MFG or MQ – Manufacturer’s Coupon

MIR – Mail in Rebate

NED – No expiration date

OOP – Out of Pocket otherwise known as  the money you will spend out of your pocket

OYNO – On Your Next Order – Usually refers to a coupon that can be used the next time you shop

PEELIE – Coupon that you peel directly off of the package

PG – Proctor & Gamble coupon insert from your newspaper

PSA – Prices Starting At

Q – Coupon

RP – Red Plum coupon insert from your newspaper

RR – Register Rewards – Walgreens version of a Catalina

SCR -Single Check Rebate – The check that Rite Aid sends for it’s rebate program.

SS – Smart Source coupon insert from your newspaper

STACKING – Using a store specific coupon with a manufacturer coupon (only some stores allow this)

TEARPAD – A pad of coupons found hanging from a store shelf or in-store product display

UL – Unilever coupon insert from your newspaper

WYB – When You Buy (Typically associated with dollars off when you buy an item)

YMMV – Your mileage may vary – Means you may or not be able to do the deal depending on your stores policy

 

Are there any others that you aren’t sure what they mean? Ask in the comments and I will update this post.

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