So, you are following my advice and going on coupon blogs, forums, and groups. You see terms such as OOP, B1G1, stacking, and rolling, but you have no idea what they mean! These are some of the terms and expressions that couponers use.
When you are starting out with couponing all of the lingo can be confusing. In fact, it almost seems like another language! This is why I created this couponing lingo cheat sheet. This way, whenever you see someone using these terms, you will know what they are talking about!
BOGO/B1G1: Buy One Get One
ECB: Extra Care Bucks (CVS Rewards program)
Exp: Expiration
IVC: Instant Values Coupon (Available at Rite Aid)
MQ: Manufacturer’s Coupon
Q: Coupon
MFR: Manufacturer
MIR: Mail In Rebate
OOP: Out of Pocket
OYNO: On Your Next Order
RR: Register Rewards (Walgreens Catalina Coupons)
+UP: Up Rewards (Rite Aid Loyalty Program)
BD: Breakdown
RP: Red Plum Coupon Insert
SS: Smart Source Coupon Insert
P&G: Proctor and Gamble Coupon Insert
Catalina: These coupons print from a seperate machine when your receipt prints. These could be a manufacturer’s coupon or for money off your next visit.
Raincheck: This is a note (often handwritten) that you can get when an item is not in stock. This will allow you to get the sale price for the item once it is back in stock.
Rebate: After you purchase an item you can fill out a form that will get you money back, usually from the manufacturer. Rolling: When you roll Catalina’s or gift cards from one transaction to one immediately after.
Stacking: This is when you combine both a manufacturer’s and a store coupon to use on one product.
Transaction: A single order that results in one receipt. This is different from a purchase.
Purchase: An individual item.
Peelie: This is a coupon that is usually attached to a product that you peel off.
Blinkie: A coupon machine located near a product which dispenses coupons. Gets its name from a blinking light that is on the machine.
Insert: The coupon insert located in the Sunday paper
Doubling: When a store doubles the value of a manufacturer’s coupon.
Tear Pad: Often attached to the shelf near a product, this is a pad of coupons that you tear off.
eCoupons: Coupons that can be loaded onto a store rewards card.
This list can seem a little overwhelming, but before you know it, these terms will be part of your everyday vocabulary.
To make it a little easier to remember these terms, I have created a printable version of this lingo for you to download, print, and put in your coupon binder.
In case you have missed any of my other articles in the couponing series, check out the archive HERE.
So useful! I’m just starting to get into couponing (a TINY bit) and it’s really kind of overwhelming but also addicting.
It can be addicting! Getting carried away is one of the pitfalls of couponing and something that I am going to cover in a future article. Please check out my other posts to get some more couponing tips!