Coupon lingo can get pretty confusing! Here is a list of commonly used couponing terms and abbreviations:
BLINKIES = In-store coupons near product, usually from a red blinking box.
BOGO or B1G1 Free = Buy One Get One Free.
CAT or CATALINA = Coupon that prints at the register after purchase.
CRT = Cash register tape, coupon that prints in store.
DOUBLE COUPON = Coupon that a grocery store doubles in value.
ECB = CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases.
FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free.
IP = Internet Printable Coupon.
MFG or MQ = Manufacturer’s Coupon.
MIR = Mail In Rebate.
NED = No expiration date.
OOP = Out of Pocket, in reference to how much “real money” you will pay at the register.
OYNO = On your next order.
P&G = Proctor & Gamble Coupon Insert found in the Sunday newspaper.
PEELIE = Coupon that you peel off the package.
PSA = Prices Starting At.
Q = Coupon.
STACKING = Using a store specific coupon with a manufacturer coupon (most stores allow this).
TEARPAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display.
TRIPLE COUPON = A coupon that a grocery store triples in value.
WYB = When You Buy.
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary (success of the attempt may vary at your store).
Hopefully this list will help you understand the “crazy coupon language”!
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Help please! Still new to this and wanted to find out something....
Say I have a coupon that says "80 cents off FOUR boxes of Hamburger Helper"
If I have 4 of the exact same coupons like that can I use all 4 of them?
You would have to buy 16 products if you wanted to use all 4. The coupon is for 80¢ off of 4 boxes, so you have to buy 4 boxes in order to use it. Hope this helps!
can you please explain what is meant by "limit 4 like coupons".
What about letters like uft?
I think that means "up for trade" in couponing forums.
I have noticed several are using the letters, iso. Would like to know it's meaning.
Thanks,
Regena
That means "in search of"
P & G has this on a lot of their coupons "limit 1 per purchase, 4 per household". At Walmart, they will take 4 coupons on 4 items (one coupon per item) at the same checkout with no problem. At Fred's I was told that it means, "you can only use one coupon for that item when you check out, you can use 4 per household, but 3 other people would have to check out with the item and coupon". How insane is it that I make a purchase, behind me another family member make a purchase, then another one, then another one. What about people that have no family, is this not discrimination? Fred's need to educate their employees about coupon policy and get it right. I have a copy of their coupon policy and this is not addressed. I have decided just to go to Walmart, use price match with Fred's sale papers, get 4 items and save the hassle of dealing with their employees. I have send emails to their corporate and got a response from Area Manager, but I'm not sure it will do any good.
That stinks. There is nothing worse as a couponer than an uneducated store on coupon usage. :( Sounds like you've figured out a way to make it work for you, though. :) Good luck!
The advertised prices here in New York are higher than what you posted and I can't find any place(Brooklyn and Manhattan) that doubles coupons. I am a newbie and couponing seems overwhelming, when I spend so much time trying to figure things out just to save 50 cents. Nevertheless I really appreciate you putting your time into the research and help people like me! Thank you!!
Also how can you find more than one copy of the same coupon other than buying multiple Sunday papers?
Thank you
You're welcome!
Thanks so much for your help you are awesome
You're very welcome! :)
THANK YOU for all you do for us! Do you have a list of items in the "six week cycle"? Meaning, if tissue paper is on sale this week, I realize it will be on sale again in 6 weeks; but, do you have a list of items to expect to be on sale each week during the si week period. Just beginning to coupon and not sure when to expect various items to be on sale.
Again, Thank you very much. I appreciate your knowledge!
Hi Johnnie. So glad you enjoy the site. We do not have a list of those items. Your sales cycle will vary depending on the region you live in and the stores you shop at. You can figure it out pretty easily by keeping track of when your favorite items go on sale. Most items will hit rock bottom price about every 6-12 weeks. Good luck!
I print two different coupon from my computer and only one will work at the store why is that?
I'm not sure. It depends on the store, coupon lingo, type of coupon, manager, and cashier. If you provide some more detailed info, I might be able to help you figure out what's going on. :)