Monday, September 27, 2010

Coupon/ Ad Matchup Lingo!

Hopefully this post will answer any and all of your questions regarding couponing lingo and things you will see in Ad Matchup that you don't have a clue what in the world they mean! Feel free to comment and ask any further questions! I want everyone to understand, so if i'm not clear on something just ask :)

Here is a list of the most common coupon-ing terms and chat abbreviations! (who knew there was a special code to all of this ?!?!)
  • P&G - Proctor and Gamble coupon insert
  • RP- Red Plum coupon insert
  • SS- Smart Source coupon insert
  • IP - Internet Printable coupon
  • ECB-Extra Care Bucks (CVS CASH!)
  • RR-Register Rewards (Walgreens Cash!)
  • GC-Gift Card
  • COUPON STACKING -using multiple coupons for one purchase i.e.
    using both a store and a manufacturers coupon together - or using a
    percentage off and a free shipping code together
  • AC-After Coupons
  • BC - Before Coupons
  • HTH - Hope That Helps
  • SP-Stock Pile
  • Peelies-sticker coupons found ON prodcuts
  • POP-Proof of Purchase (product label or UPC)
  • UPC-Universal product code (the black bar code lines with numbers beneath them)
  • Blinkie - the little coupon machines you find in stores next to products
  • TEAR PAD- pad of coupons or refund forms on shelves in the store next to products
  • BOGO - Buy One Get One
  • Q or CPN-Coupon
  • B1G1F - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
  • TMF - Try Me Free
  • CAT - Catalina coupons (those coupons that print after your receipt at the register)
  • OOP - Out Of Pocket expense
  • YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary (means not every store willl have the same price or sale/deal)
  • MQ-Manufacturer Coupon
  • FAR - Free After Rebate
  • WYB-When You Buy
  • $1/2 - A coupon value, this means $1.00 off when you purchase 2 of the same item
  • 3/$5 - Get 3 items for $5.00 (Does NOT mean you must purchase all 3 to get the special price, the price will be pro rated for what you DO buy ie. $1.67/item)

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