I have decided to add a bonus lesson to this week's e-course because I have several readers who are new to couponing, and may not be familiar with the terminology used by most of the other couponing and sample websites.
Some of the acronyms and abbreviations are pretty easy to figure out, but then there are others that stump even the most experienced couponers. I try not to use a lot of abbreviations in my postings - I would rather spell things out so that they are easier for people to understand - but you are bound to come across some of the terms as you use more and more coupons more often.
Here is a list of some of the most common terminology:
- B1G1 or BOGO - Buy One Get One, usually in reference to Buy One Get One Free
- Blinkies - Coupon dispensed near a product in the store from a "blinking" red box
- Catalina - A coupon dispensed at the register with your receipt
- ECB - Extra Care Buck; catalina's available from CVS
- ESB - Easy Saver book; available at Walgreens
- ESC - Easy Saver Coupon; found in Walgreens Easy Saver Catalog
- FAR - Free after rebate
- IP - Internet Printable - a coupon you print off the internet
- IVC - Instant Value Coupon; usually found in Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid fliers
- MFR - Manufacturer
- MQ - Manufacturer coupon
- MIR - Mail in Rebate
- One Per Purchase - Means that you can use "one"
for each and every item purchased - One Per Transaction - Means you can only use "one"
with that order regardless of how many of the item you may have
- OOP or OOPs - Out Of Pocket
- P&G - Proctor & Gamble; usually in reference to the Sunday supplement coupons
- Peelie - Coupon that you peel off the package
- Q - Coupon; generally refers to a manufacturer's coupon unless specified otherwise
- RP - Red Plum coupon insert in Sunday newspaper
- RR - Register Rewards; catalinas available at Walgreens
- SASE - Self addressed stamped envelope
- SCR - Single check rebate; Rite Aids rebate system
- SS - Smart Source coupon insert in Sunday newspaper
- Stacking - Combining manufacturer's coupons with store coupon's to get additional savings
- Tear Pad - A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging on a store shelf or display
- WYB - When You Buy
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