If you’re new and looking through some bargain blogs, these terms may cause some confusion. Here is a quick guide to some of the most common:
Blinkies: Coupons found in a store
BOGO/B1G1: Buy One, Get One
Catalina: Coupon printed at register after purchase
Double Coupon: Coupon that is “doubled” by a store
eCoupon: Coupon downloaded to a Shopper Rewards Card
ES: Walgreens Easy Saver
FAR: Free After Rebate
GM: General Mills – Coupon Insert from a Newspaper
K: Kellogg’s – Newspaper coupon insert
MIR: Mail-in Rebate
OOP: Out-of-Pocket
P&G: Proctor & Gamble – Newspaper Insert
Peelie: Coupon peeled off a package
RP: Red Plum – Newspaper coupon insert
RR: Register Rewards – Walgreens
SS: Smart Source – Newspaper coupon insert
Stacking: Using a manufacturer’s and store coupon (or rebates) on the same item.
Tear Pad: Coupon pad or rebate near a product display
WYB: When you buy
YMMV: Your mileage may vary (certain store policies/factors affect whether the deal will work)
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