I want to revisit a topic that often gets overlooked when it comes to beginner couponing. One of the first things that I remember when I first began was a few of my friends talking about a “Blinkie”. Of course, in my head I thinking What the heck is a blinkie?. But little did I know that shortly down the road that would be just like knowing my ABCs.
Although most coupon abbreviations end up being second nature to us, in the beginning most have absolutely no idea what a P&G is. I’d like to go into detail with each of these abbreviations to help out those who might not yet know the lingo. It may just be review for others.
Insert- Coupon insert found in your Sunday newspaper.
Blinkie- Smartsource coupon found in a black blinking machine in the grocery store.
Peelie- Coupon found on a product that you peel off.
Tearpad- Coupon found on a pad that you tear usually found near that specific product.
IP- Internet printable coupon from sites such as Coupons.com, Redplum or Smartsource.
Catalina- Coupon that prints out of a catalina machine near your receipt. These are normally longer and skinnier than your receipt.
BOGO/B1G1- Buy one item and get one free.
P&G- Proctor and Gamble Insert found in your Sunday newspaper. These usually come once a month.
RP- Redplum Insert found in your Sunday newspaper.
SS- SmartSource Insert found in your Sunday newspaper.
ECB- Extra Care Bucks are rewards your earn at CVS. These are printed onto your receipt with a purchase of the specified product. These can ONLY be used at CVS.
DND- Do not double. This phrase is usually found at the top of some printable manufacturer coupons.
WYB- When you buy. For instance, $.50 each wyb 2 means that you will pay $.50 for each of them when you buy 2.
YMMV- Your mileage/management may vary. This is used to describe a situation where someone’s store may allow something while another may not.
Man Q- Manufacturer’s coupon.
MIR- Mail in rebate.
WAGS- A short version of the store Walgreens.
RR- Register Rewards are rewards that you earn at Walgreens. These are printed like catalinas which are long and skinny. These can ONLY be used at Walgreens.
$1/1 4/17 SS- $1 off of one from the 4/17 SmartSource insert. This is an example of how some matchups might be laid out.
FLIP- Food Lion Internet Printable
NED- No Expiration Date
CRT- Cash Register Tape
+UP- These are rewards earned at Rite Aid. These print onto your receipt much like and ECB and can only be redeemed at Rite Aid.
SCR- Single Check Rebates can be earned at Rite Aid. These are rewards that you earn by purchasing the specified item and then entering the number listed on your receipt at RiteAid.com. You will receive a single rebate check for all of the products in that month that you purchased.
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Thank you so much for helping us newbies get acquainted with the terms and for all of the advice on coupons and stores, etc.
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