Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Coupon Abbreviations

BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
Blinkies = Coupon dispensers with blinking lights that stick out from the shelf
Cat = Catalina coupon; they print from a separate machine when your receipt prints
CRT = Cash register tape; CVS often has coupons that print at the bottom of your CRT
ECBs = ExtraCare Bucks from CVS
FAR = Free after rebate
IP = Internet printable coupon
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail-in rebate
OYNO = On your next order
OOP = Out of pocket
Peelie = Peel-off coupon found on products
Q = coupon
RR = Register Reward from Walgreens; similar to ECBs where if you buy a certain item you will receive an RR. These print from the catalina machine and NOT at the bottom of your receipt.
Tearpad = Pads of coupons often found on shelves or product displays
WYB = When you buy
YMMV = You mileage (or manager) may vary; some stores may allow you to do a deal and others may not depending on store policies


I will leave a link on my sidebar so that you can easily find this list!

1 comment:

Keys to the Magic Travel said...

Thank you!! And now I finally know what a catalina is!