• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Deal Seeking Mom

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Top Amazon Deals
  • All Amazon Deals
  • Other Deals
  • Free Stuff

Coupon Lingo Quick Reference Guide

December 27, 2008 by Tara Kuczykowski 143 Comments

Probably one of the most frequent emails I receive is in regards to all those abbreviations that we “couponistas” use when posting store deals, so this list has been a long time in the making.

Sunday inserts:

P&G = Procter & Gamble Sunday insert
RMN = RetailMeNot Sunday insert
SS = SmartSource Sunday insert

:: Coupon Insert Schedule

When I list the store deals and refer to a coupon from a Sunday insert, the information on where to find the coupon is in parentheses. For example, (SS 12/2/18) would indicate that a coupon came from a SmartSource insert that was distributed in the 12/2/18 Sunday newspaper.

Coupon lingo:

$1/1, $1/2: One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.
2/$1, 3/$2: Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars, etc.
B1G1: Buy one item get one item free
B2G1: Buy two items get one item free
Beep: Sometimes the register will beep when a coupon is scanned to indicate that the cashier need to take an action, like entering a price.
Blinkies: Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
Catalina: Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
CRT: Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
DND: Do not double
Ea.: Each
ECBs: ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
ETS: Excludes trial size
Exp.: Expires
GC: Gift card
IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and monthly booklet
MIR: Mail-in rebate
NLA: No longer available
OYNO: On your next order
OOP: Out of pocket
OOS: Out of stock
Peelie: Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
PSA: Prices starting at
R: Regional coupon, will be listed after insert date as applicable
RRs: Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons
Q: Coupon
SCR: Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
Stacking: Using both a manufacturer’s coupon and a store coupon on one item
UPC: Universal product code, bar code
Tearpad: Pad of coupons attached to a display, shelf, or refrigerator door.
+UP Reward: Rite Aid reward program
WYB: When you buy
YMMV: Your mileage (or manager) may vary, meaning some stores might give you a deal but others might not

Filed Under: coupons Tagged With: back to basics, coupon basics, coupon lingo, how to use coupons

Previous Post: « Merry Christmas from Deal Seeking Mom
Next Post: CVS $3/$15 Coupon, Expires 1/9/09 »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Repairs computer

    July 9, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I suppose I’m gonna have to read up some more, but this was a good spring board.

    Reply
  2. computer support

    July 15, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Many thanks!

    Reply
  3. Bea

    August 14, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    What are register rewards and Catalina coupons that go along with it?

    Reply
  4. L.L.

    August 17, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Can u make a post about how to store coupon’s and find them by date of when they are put out? How do u do it?

    Reply
  5. Taryn Renigar

    January 18, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Great blog! Sorry to change the subject, but, since Nashville is getting a lot of press lately, I’m looking for a great Nashville sushi restaurant or Japanese restaurant. Have you seen any recent buzz? There’s a new one called Nomzilla Sushi Et Cetera, but very few reviews. Here’s the address of this new Nashville Sushi Restaurant, 1201 Villa Place #101 Nashville, TN 37212 – (615) 268-1424. Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dwain Rail

      May 18, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      Great blog! Sorry to change the subject, but, I’m new to town and I’m looking for a great Nashville auto repair company,so I can get my oil changed. Have you heard of any good ones? There’s a new auto repair shop called Veterans Auto Services, but I’ve only seen a few reviews. Here’s the address of this new Nashville Auto Repair, Veterans Auto Services 2404 CruzenSt Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 712-9777. Thoughts? Thanks!

      Reply
  6. https://dachfenster-bodentreppe.de/garcinia-knowledge

    April 21, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create
    this website yourself or did you hire someone to
    do it for you? Plz respond as I’m looking to construct my own blog and would like to find out where u got this from. cheers

    Reply
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ii2G81Ioyg

    May 15, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I have learn a few excellent stuff here. Certainly worth bookmarking for revisiting.
    I surprise how much effort you place to create this sort of
    magnificent informative website.

    Reply
  8. Myra Bush

    June 26, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    I like to fly, I just despise coping with the airports.

    Reply
  9. test

    June 28, 2013 at 3:49 am

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts on back to basics. Regards

    Reply
  10. tourist attractions in bay area ca

    July 16, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Superb, what a webpage it is! This website gives helpful facts to us, keep it up.

    Reply
  11. amber

    September 16, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Hello! I am new to this whole coupon thing! Can you tell me if you use a coupon at Target (printed off Target website) can you also use a manufacture coupon on top of that? Thank you so much for your help!!!

    Reply
    • Yen

      October 9, 2013 at 1:55 am

      Yes, you can! You can even use it with the coupon on the target mobile app as well as their “cartwheel” app.

      Reply
  12. angela

    November 9, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    I belong to a coupon group..what does a rack mean??

    Reply
  13. kiasha

    December 16, 2013 at 12:53 am

    Hello was wondering i live in stockton and wanted go know who does double coupons here. Im new to this and really trying to save money i have 5 kids that live at home with me

    Reply
  14. URL Shortener

    March 19, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    What’s up to all, how is all, I think every one is getting more from this site, and your views are pleasant designed for new visitors.

    Reply
  15. tania Davila

    March 19, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Hi , I need help im really new to this I need to know how to buy books for cupons im from el paso tx please help im a single mother with 5 kids .. thank you

    Reply
  16. Fatima

    April 29, 2014 at 4:55 am

    You can get very, very, very cheap books on amazon.com.

    Reply
  17. erin

    April 29, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Where do I find the Charmin insert?

    Reply
  18. www.di.se

    May 18, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Normally I do not read article on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very
    compelled me to try and do it! Your writing taste has been amazed me.
    Thank you, very great article.

    Reply
  19. Millionaire Society

    May 23, 2014 at 1:06 am

    hey there and thank you for your information – I’ve definitely picked up
    something new from right here. I did however expertise some
    technical points using this website, as I experienced
    to reload the web site lots of times previous to I could get it to
    load properly. I had been wondering if your web host is OK?
    Not that I’m complaining, but slow loading instances times will very frequently affect your placement in google and can damage your high-quality score if ads
    and marketing with Adwords. Well I’m adding this RSS to my email and can look out for much more of your respective interesting content.
    Ensure that you update this again soon.

    Reply
  20. bestdentistinboston.yolasite.com

    June 8, 2014 at 4:25 am

    Have you ever considered publishing an e-book or guest
    authoring on other blogs? I have a blog based upon on the same topics you discuss and would love to have you share some stories/information. I know my visitors
    would value your work. If you are even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e mail.

    Reply
  21. positive thinking books

    June 8, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    The better you research the law of attraction the
    more you’ll learn that the outside world is reflecting your inside world.
    Re-read the definition of Law of Attraction: We attract into our lives whatever
    we give our attention to, whether wanted or unwanted.
    I also like that he included a chapter about skeptics.

    At a certain point, you will simply manifest those things you
    desire with very little to no effort, simply because you
    have habituated the ability to feel, think, and be as you need to in order to manifest.

    Think only good thoughts and don’t let other ‘what if’s’ distract you from getting what you
    want.

    Reply
  22. Used Trucks Tampa

    June 9, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I аm trulу delighted to glance ɑt this webpage posts ѡhich consists of lots
    of valuable data, thanks foг providing these kinds օf data.

    Reply
  23. youtube.com

    June 24, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Howdy! I could have sworn I’ve visited this web site before but after looking at a few of
    the articles I realized it’s new to me. Regardless, I’m
    certainly happy I stumbled upon it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back often!

    Reply
  24. https://Gobblin.se/u/capietrzak/Edit

    September 21, 2014 at 1:16 am

    Hi there, I want to subscribe for this website to obtain hottest updates,
    thus where can i do it please help out.

    Reply
  25. kylie minogue breast cancer

    September 27, 2014 at 6:26 am

    DiagnosisPrimary diagnosis is done, our tumor gene breast cancer
    awareness expression in tumors and tailoring drugs toward tumors.

    Consult your doctor says again. A wide variety of ways.
    E coli bacteria that donít love you through several changes with legal counsel.

    Reply
  26. jogos da copa 2014 fifa

    October 16, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    São vários jogos adicionados diariamente e suas amigas que com jogos de vestir a
    para ir a ou quem se divertir com os jogos maquiar da Barbie deixando ela para ir a Balada.

    Reply
  27. HSBC MALTA THEFT

    June 4, 2015 at 10:06 am

    T is highly likely that people who visit other countries for
    studies or business trips drag their furniture baggage every time and pay heavily for shipping it; on the contrary they would prefer to
    have a furnished or semi-furnished house. The organization’s
    main goal is to provide their clients with effective evidence which can be used to uncover the
    truth. What people do is then get third world countries in Africa to issue visas to these “passports” by applying for a visa and mailing the passport in with the appropriate fee.

    Reply
  28. teak patio set

    June 29, 2015 at 7:24 am

    Hi to all, the contents existing at this web page are in fact awesome for people knowledge, well, keep up the nice work fellows.

    Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

9 Subscribe & Save Items Under $1

Current Amazon Offers

  • Kindle Deals of the Day
  • Kindle Countdown Deals
  • AmazonFresh Groceries
  • Amazon Prime Free Trial
  • Amazon Music Unlimited
  • Amazon Kindle Unlimited
  • Amazon Baby Registry
  • Amazon Wedding Registry

Hey there — nice to meet you!

I'm Tara: mom of 5 teens/tweens and one 80-lb. Weimaraner, who fancies herself a lap dog. Born and raised in Ohio (GO BUCKS!!!), my fave things include cooking + baking, my JEEP Rubicon, the 4x4 beaches at OBX, and checking out the local craft beer scene...
 
As you can imagine, all of this puts a good dent in my monthly budget. So I've learned how to save on the things I NEED, so I can spend on the things I WANT. Read more.

Want updates by email?

Get all the hottest deals delivered daily right to your email inbox...

Privacy Policy

Disclosures

Deal Seeking Mom is a participant in the Amazon.com Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com.

disclosure policy | privacy policy | user agreement

Copyright © 2023 Deal Seeking Mom on the Foodie Pro Theme