Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Common Abreviations I Use

Here is a list of some common abreviations which I use all too frequently!

AC - After Coupon
AR - After Rebate
Blinkies - instore smartsource coupon dispensed near product, usually from black bow with red blinking light.
BOGO- Buy one get one free
BTW - By the way
B&M - Brick & Mortar, as opposed to an online store
CAT - Catalina (coupon dispensed at register after purchase, usually has a red border)
CBAD - Chef Boyardee
CPN - Coupon
CRT - Cash register tape
CVS - Consumer Value Store
ECB - CVS Extra Care Bucks
FAR - Free After Rebate
GC - Giftcard
HBA - The health and beauty aid section in the grocery store
IMO - In My Opinion
IMHO - In My Humble Opinion
IP - Internet Printable
IVC - Walgreens Instant value coupon
MFQ - Manufacturer's Coupon
MIR - Mail In Rebate
OOP - Out of Pocket
OOS - Out of Stock
OYNO - On your next order
P&G - Proctor & Gamble Sunday supplement coupons
Peelie - coupon that you peel off the package
POP - Proof of purchase
PP - purchase price
PSA - Prices Starting At
Q - Coupon
RC - Raincheck
RP - Red Plum Sunday newspaper insert coupons (formerly Valassis)
RR - Register Reward (Walgreens)
SCO - Self Checkout
SD - Slickdeals (A wonderful place I go to for couponing!)
SS - Smart Source or Sunday Supplement coupons
Stacking - Some stores allow the use of more than one coupon per item, IF the coupon itself does not restrict such usage.
Tearpad or TP - A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
TMF - Try Me Free
V - Valassis Sunday newspaper insert coupons (now called Red Plum)
WSL - while supplies last
WYB - When You Buy
YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary - success of the attempt may vary at your store
$1/1, $1/2, etc. - Dollar value off per number of items (i.e. $1/2 is 1 dollar off when you purchase two items)

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