Decoding the “Lingo” Understanding Acronyms & Definitions in the Coupon World-

DEFINITIONS:

Catalina: They are coupons that print out at the register after your sale is complete. It is a separate machine that is just for printing out coupons or dollars off.

Blinkie: Red Smart Source machines found in most stores

Tearpad: Coupon pads located in stores to promote products

 

ACRONYMS:

SS: SmartSource Insert

RP: RedPlum Insert

P&G: Procter & Gamble insert

NLA: No Longer Available

$1.00/1, $2.00/1: One dollar off one product, two dollars off one product, etc.

Mfg: Manufacture coupon

psa: Prices Start At

B1G1/BOGO: Buy1, Get 1 Free

BOGO 50%: Buy 1 Get 1 50% off

WYB: When you buy

MIR: Mail in rebate

OOP: Out of pocket

$1/2: $1 off of 2 items

ECB: Extra Care Bucks from CVS

PP: Price plus from ShopRite

Wags: Walgreens

RR: Register rewards (wags)

CAT: Catalina

IP: Internet printed coupon

MM: Moneymaker

OYNO: On your next order

SCR: Single check rebate (RiteAid)

UPC: Universal Product Code

UPR: UP Rewards

DND : Do Not Double

YMMV: Your miles may vary (when talking about your particular store as compared to another store)