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New to couponing? Thinking we're talking in some kind of top secret code? Check out the following list of common coupon and forum abbreviations to help you get started:
Blinkies - small coupon machines found in many stores that spit out coupons. They have a blinking light, hence the name.
B1G1 or BOGO - buy one get one
Catalina - coupons for $$ off your next purchase that print out alongside your receipt at the register.
CRT – Cash Register Tape
D – Double coupon
DD - Dear Daughter
DH – Dear Husband
DND – Do Not Double
DO - The Oklahoman
DS - Dear Son
ECB - Extra Care Bucks (CVS)
ESC and ESR - EasySaver Rebate and EasySaver Catalog (Walgreens)
FAR - free after rebate
FIL/BIL – Father/Brother In Law
GC - Gift Card (usually Target, can be any)
GM - General Mills
Hangtags - just what it sounds like. Coupon is on a tag that hangs from the product.
HTH - Hope that helps
IP - internet printable
ISO - In search of
IVC - instant value coupon (Walgreens - refers to EasySaver coupon)
KG - Kellogg
MC or MQ - manufacturer’s coupon
MIL – Mother In Low
MIR - mail in rebate
OOP - out of pocket
OYNO – On Your Next Order
Peelies - coupons you find on the product itself (peels off)
PG - Procter & Gamble
Q – Coupon
SCR - single check rebate (Rite Aid)
RP - Red Plum (sometimes also called Valassis)
RR - register reward (Walgreens)
SIL – Sister In Law
SS - Smart Source
Stack - Use two coupons together. For example, Walgreens allows you to use a Walgreens store coupon with a manufacturer’s coupon on the same item.
TIA - Thanks in advance
Tearpads - just what it sounds like. Usually tearpad coupons hang on shelves near the product.
TW - Tulsa World
WYB - when you buy
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