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 or B1G1 = Buy one item get one item free
B2GO or B2G1 = 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
FAR = Free after rebate
IPQ = Internet printable coupon
IVC = Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and Walgreen’s coupon book
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail-in rebate
OYNO = On your next order
OOP = Out of pocket (the amount you pay out of pocket at the time)
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
+UP Rewards = A promotion at Rite Aid. +Up Rewards print at the register and are triggered by items that you purchase. They are coupons to use on future purchases.
WYB = When you buy
YMMV = You mileage (or manager) may vary, some stores may allow you to do a deal, some may not.
TYPES OF COUPONS
Tear Pad=A Pad of Coupons or MIR near a product display
Peelie=Coupon you Peel off a Product/Package
Call In / Mail Out=Coupon you receive after either calling or emailing the Manufacturer
Insert= Coupons found in Newspaper inserts (usually about 2 times a month) There are 3 regular inserts that come out (Redplum, SmartSource and P&G Saver)
Magazine= Coupons found in Magazines
Booklet = Coupons four in information or recipe booklets you find in stores or with magazine subscriptions.
websaver / save.ca / p&g saver= Coupons found on their website (you order them)Shopper`s Voice= Coupons mailed out to you from filling in the survey at Shopper`s Voice
