Coupon Lingo - Scenario

SS, RP, PG, WYB, DND, OOP -- What on earth is that?!? When I first started couponing I was pulling my hair trying to figure out what the heck all those abbreviations were! I quickly learned that one of the most confusing aspects of Couponing was learning what all those abbreviations used constantly in the weekly store deals meant. Not a happy moment at all!

Are you following me? Or are you still in limbo? You are not alone! It happens to all of us until we get the hang of it after seeing it so many times.

The coupon terms and abbreviations list has been updated and includes abbreviations and terms used in my posts with coupon matchups. If I've missed something, please let me know.

The following is a **Scenario** that you will find posted for my Store deals. I will explain it line by line:

• Buy (4) Scrubbing Bubble Cleaners @ $2.49
• Buy (4) Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaners priced at $2.49.
• Use (4) $1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Product 
• Use 4 of the $1/1 printable Scrubbing Bubbles coupons, available when you click on the underlined link.
• Use (1) FREE $5 Target GC wyb Scrubbing Bubbles Products (SS 6/27/10) 
• Also use the FREE Target gift card coupon from the Sunday SmartSource insert on 6/2/10. This is known as "stacking" coupons.
• Pay $6.96 OOP and get $5 Target GC 
• You'll pay $6.96 out of pocket and receive a $5 Target gift card.
• $0.49 ea. after coupons and GC!
• Your final price is $0.49 each after coupons and less the gift card received.

Does it sound like Greek to you? Confusing? All of the above? It is not that difficult to understand once you get the hang of the Coupon lingo.

This changes a bit more when we get in ECBs and RRs.

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Coupon Lingo

Coupon Lingo 

Are you new to couponing? Do all those abbreviations look Greek to you? Well you are NOT alone! This is why I have created this list for you!

This is a list of abbreviations that you will find while shopping/blogging in the "coupon world." If you find one that is not listed here, please let me know and I'll add it. 

P and G = Procter and Gamble Sunday insert
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource

B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free (B1G2 is Buy One Get Two Free etc.)

B2GO = Buy two items get one item free 

BOGO = Buy One Get One Free

Blinkie: A coupon that prints out at a machine in the store. They are located by the product associated with that particular coupon.

Catalina: Also refered to as CAT. A coupon that prints out at the register that is either $$ off your next purchase or $$ off a certain product. You typically have to use them at the store they printed, but some stores will take "competitor's" coupons. Note: These are sometimes delayed in printing so wait a minute before walking away from the register. If you think you were supposed to get one and didn't, talk to the cashier/manager and explain.

Competitors: This is the term meaning "of related chains." For example, grocery stores will take other grocery store's coupons and drug stores will take other drug store coupons. Always check with each store on what their couponing policy is and whom they consider to be a competitor.

Coupon Insert: These are "packets" of coupons found in Sunday papers and also sometimes in the ads mailed to you during the week. These are typically sent out by Smart Source (SS or S), Red Plum (RP) and Proctor and Gamble (PG)They are also refered to as inserts, S, SS, RP and PG.

CRT = Cash Register Tape, or your receipt

ECB = Extra Care Bucks. Exclusive to CVS. They work like cash on your next order. (Some restrictions do apply.)

EXP = Expires or Expiration Date

IP = Internet Printable Coupon. Also refered to as "printable.

"IVC = Instant Value Coupon. These are found at Walgreens in their weekly ads.

MFR = Manufacturer MIR = Mail In Rebate. These are checks or coupons that the manufacturers/stores will send you if you meet the requirements on the rebate form.

OOP = Out-of-Pocket. This is the amount of money that you have spent after coupons, ECBs, RRs, Catalinas (See terms for explanations)

ETS: Excludes trial size

Peelie = Coupons found on products in the store. (Don't forget to pull these off and hand them to your cashier when you check-out. Don't rely on the cashier to notice them for you. It will only aggravate you later when you come home to find it's still there!)

GC: Gift card

Tearpad: Pad of coupons attached to a display, shelf, or refrigerator door

PG = Proctor and Gamble. A big chain of brands that also puts out a coupon insert.

Q = Coupon

RP = Red Plum. This is a coupon insert that you'll either find in your paper or the mail.

Register Rewards = Exclusive to Walgreens. They work like cash on your next order. (Some restrictions do apply.) Also refered to as RRs.

Rolling Catalinas - This means that you can use a catalina (see definition) as payment on another transaction of equal merchandise and another catalina will still print. Example, if you buy 5 "name brand items," a $5 catalina will print. If you then buy another set of those same 5 "name brand items," you can use the previous catalina you received as payment towards the order and another $5 catalina will print.

RR = Register Rewards. Exclusive to Walgreens. They work like cash on your next order. (Some restrictions do apply.)

S or SS = Smart Source. This is a big name coupon source. They not only send out inserts in the papers but they also have an online site with printables.

Stacking Coupons = This is the term used when stores will let you use their own store coupons along with a manufacturer's coupon for the same item. Example: Most Targets would let you use their $ off "specific brand" product coupons along with a manufacturer's coupon for that same "specific brand" product.

UPC = Universal Bar Code. This is the bar code that’s scanned on products for pricing/info at the stores. Several companies will ask you to mail these in on rebates

WAGS = Abbreviation for Walgreens

$1/1, $1/2, etc. = One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.

WT = Wine Tag. These are coupons that you’ll find hanging on the wine bottles in the stores.

WYB = When You Buy

OYNO: On your next order

OOS: Out of stock

PSA: Prices starting at

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