Coupon Lingo/Abbreviations

Just so you aren't confused here is some of the abbreviations and lingo used with couponing.

Sunday inserts:
P&G = Procter & Gamble Sunday insert
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource
V = Valassis

2009 Coupon Insert Schedule

When I list the store deals and refer to a coupon from a Sunday insert, the information on where to find the coupon is in parentheses. For example,(SS 12/14/08) would indicate that a coupon came from a SmartSource insert that was distributed in the 12/14/08 Sunday newspaper.

• Coupon lingo:
  $1/1, $1/2, etc. = One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.
• 2/$1, 3/$2, etc. = Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars, etc.
• BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
• B2GO = Buy two items get one item free
• Blinkies = Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
• Cat = Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
• CRT = Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
• ECBs = ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
• ESRs = EasySaver Rebates, Walgreens monthly rebates program
• FAR = Free after rebate
• IPQ = Internet printable coupon
• IVC = Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and ESR booklet
• MFR = Manufacturer
• MIR = Mail-in rebate
• OYNO = On your next order
• OOP = Out of pocket
• Peelie = Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
• PSA = Prices starting at
• RRs = Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons
• SCR = Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
• UPC = Universal Product Code, bar code on a product
• WT = Wine tag, no alcohol purchase necessary to use these coupons
• WYB = When you buy
• YMMV = You mileage (or manager) may vary, some stores may allow you to do a deal, some may not.

This list was put together by Deal Seeking Mom.

Here is a couple that I use:

• TQ = Target Coupon
• MQ = Manufacturer Coupon