There is a lot of lingo you will find on this site and in the couponing
world. Here is a list of the most commonly used abbreviations for you to get used to.
The newspaper inserts have 4 types, they are:
SS - Smart Source
PG -Proctor & Gamble
RP -Red Plum or Valassis
GM - General Mills insert (This is only found in the Statesman).
Different types of coupons you may find:
Catalina- a printable coupon that is handed to you with your receipt at the store.
Peelies- peel off coupons found on products at stores
Blinkies-found in the aisle at the store spitting out of the blinking black box
MC or MQ- manufacturers coupon
IP- Internet printable coupon
Specific store information:
Rite Aid:
SCR - Single Check Rebate
+UPs or +UP Rewards or UPR (this is like a catalina)
VV - Video Values Coupons
Walgreens (WAGS):
7-day coupon-weekly ad
RR - register rewards (this is like a catalina)
Albertsons (ALBIES):
Doublers - double up to three coupons per transaction. Coupons must be valued at
$1.00 or less. Round Up - All coupons rounded up to $1.00. No limit to the amount
of coupons you can use, and you don't have to show them anything to have the coupons
rounded up.
Fred Meyer (FREDIES)
BOGO -Buy One Get One Free
WYB -When You Buy
B2G1-Buy 2 Get One Free
FAR- free after rebate
MIR - Mail In Rebate
OOP- out of pocket
Stack- refers to using two coupons for 1 purchase (must be a store coupon and a MQ)
YMMV- your mileage may vary means that you may not find this deal at your local store
OYNSO - On Your Next Shopping Order
