Saturday, January 2, 2010

Abbreviation Cheat Sheet

Here you will find a list of every abbreviation I may use at any given time in my blog. Because I never know when someone new has come each entry will have one abbreviated word that will link to this post. This post contains the break down of every word though, not just the word that linked you here. If you plan on becoming a couponer or simply a bargin shopper these are terms you should familiarize yourself with.

AR = After Rebate
AC = After Coupons
BC = Before Coupons
BLINKIES = In-store smartsource coupons near product (red blinking box)
BM = Brick and Mortar (an actual store location)
BOGO = Buy one get one free
B2G1 = Buy two get one free(any number other than 1 can/will be inserted here)
CAT = coupons you get with your receipt after your purchase
CO= Cents off another name for a coupon with a value under $1
CRT = Cash register tape
ECB - CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases
ESR = EasySaver Rebate (Walgreens Monthly Rebate)
FAR = Free After Rebate
TGG = The Grocery Game
HBA = The health and beauty aids
HTH = Hope this / that helps
IVC = Walgreen's Instant Value Coupon (In the monthly EasySaver Catalog)
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
LOD = Land of Doubles
LOND = Land of No Doubles
MFG = Manufacturer's Coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
OOP = Out of Pocket
OYNO = On your next order
P&G = Proctor & Gamble Sunday coupon insert
RC = Rain check
RP = Red Plum Sunday Coupons Inserts
RR = Register Rewards (Walgreens name for Catalina Coupons)
SS = Smart Source or Sunday Supplement coupons
STACKING = Using a store specific coupon with a MFG coupon (most stores allow)
TIA = Thanks in advance
Q = Coupon
WYB = When You Buy
YMMV = Your Market/Milage May Vary = success may vary at your store


Coupon Sources
eBay
The Coupon Clippers
The Coupon Master
Coupons and Things by Dede


This list will be updated on an as needed basis.

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