Coupon lingo

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Have you ever been confused about what different abbreviations and acronyms mean? Below is a list that might help you figure this coupon-lingo out!

AC-After coupons
AR-After rebate
B1G1F, B2G1F- Buy one get one Free, Buy two get one Free
BC-Before Coupons
Blinkie-.A machine that gives coupons, and is distinguished by a red blinking box. It is displayed by the product
CAT-catalina coupon, which is a manufacturer coupon that is printed our at the register after buying something
ECB-Extra Care Bucks, which are used at CVS. Get more info here
FAR-Free after rebate, meaning the item will be free after a rebate
GC- Gift card
IP-Internet printable
MIR- Mail in rebate
MQ- Manufacturer coupon
OOP- Out of pocket, meaning what your cost is after all coupons
P&G-Proctor & Gamble, one of the Q inserts in the Sunday newspaper
Peelies-are coupons that peel off of a product on the shelf
POP-proof of purchase-could be a receipt, barcode or UPC
Q-Coupon
RR-Register Reward, which is used at Walgreens. Learn more here
RP-Red Plum, one of the Q inserts in the Sunday newspaper
SS-Smart Source, one of the Q inserts in the Sunday newspaper
Tear pad-coupons located near the product in a pad on a shelf
TMF-try me free, which usually involves a MIR
UPC-universal product code or barcode
WYB-when you buy
YMMV-your mileage may vary, which means that the deal varies by location.

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