Extreme Couponing 101 ~ Coupon Language

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I receive emails daily from new readers inquiring about what certain acronyms mean.  Couponing can get a little confusing sometimes with all the abbreviations, verbiage and size limitations. Here is some "coupon lingo" that might help you out on your next shopping trip.

BOGOF or B1G1 - buy one get one free

Peelie - coupon that peels off package

WYB - when you buy

OOP - Out of Pocket

MIR - Mail-in Rebate

$1/2 - $1 off of 2 items

2/$1 - 2 items for $1

SC - Store coupon

MFC - Manufacter's coupon

GC - Gift Card

MM - Money Maker

DND-do not double

Ea-each

IP-internet printable coupon

Blinkie-coupons you get from the little machines in the aisle in the store

BTFE-Box Tops for Education

WSL-while supplies last

OTC-over the counter medication

UPC-Universal Product Code

PK-pack

CT-count

Catalina or CAT-a coupon for an amount off your next purchase or for a free item on your next purchase-these may print out when you get your receipt.

Specific Store Coupons

ECB - CVS Extra Care Bucks

Wags - Walgreens

RR - Walgreens Register Rewards

Newspaper Inserts

PG - Proctor & Gamble

SS - Smartsource

RP - Red Plum

GM - General Mills

K - Kelloggs

UN - Unilever

What questions do you have?

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