Hello!

This blog was mostly created for those who have just begun couponing. See links to all of my posts to the right of my blog. I recommend starting with the first post and moving down from there, because if you're really new to couponing, then some of the later posts might be confusing. Also, I live in Washington, so some things that may be true for me might be different where you are. Happy couponing!!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Coupon Lingo

While following these blogs, you'll see a bunch of symbols and abbreviations and coupon terms. Here's what some of those symbols and abbreviations mean:

BOGO or B1G1 = Buy one get one free

Exp. = Expiration Date

MIR = Mail in Rebate

MFR = Manufacturer

MQ = Manufacturer Coupon

OOP = Out of Pocket

OYNO = On your next order (ex. Sometimes catalinas print out that you can use next time you shop)

YMMV = Your mileage may vary (unfortunately not all stores allow you to get a great deal [cause they’re uneducated, scared, or whatever], so when you see this abbreviation, it means get your hopes up a little, but be ready in case the store refuses to let you get use a coupon and they won't budge about it.)

RR = Register Rewards (a catalina that prints out at Walgreens—see the post about Walgreens.)

SCR = Single Check Rebate (A program at Rite Aid—see Rite Aid post to learn more)

WYB = When you buy (ex. Receive a catalina wyb 4 items…)

SS = Smart Source Coupon Insert
 
RP = Red Plum Coupon Insert
 
PG = Procter and Gamble Coupon Insert
 
Overage = The amount of a coupon that exceeds the price of the product. Here's an example of overage: I've used a  schick coupon for $2 off any disposable razor package. There is a disposable razor package at Walmart for $1.97, leaving $0.03 in overage when used with the coupon.

Rolling a Deal = (This usually only applies when receiving a catalina or gift card for purchasing certain items.) Rolling a deal means using rewards from previous transactions to pay for future transactions. For example, if there was a deal at Target where you'd get a $5 gift card for purchasing two juices, then you could buy two juices in one transaction, get the gift card, and use that gift card in another transaction to purchase two more juices, receive another gift card, and buy two more juices in a third transaction using the gift card from the previous transaction, etc. By doing this you can possibly pay very little out of pocket (OOP). Certain stores have issues/limits for rolling deals, so read each of my posts about specific stores.

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