PG = Procter and Gamble RP = Red Plum SS = SmartSource V = Valassis
B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free BLINKIE = in store Q near the product w/ blinking light BOGO = Buy One Get One Free C/D = Complete Deal C/O = Cents Off Coupon CRT = Cash Register Tape Catalina = Machine at register that prints out coupons ECB = Extra Care Bucks (CVS) ESC = Easy Saver Coupon (Walgreens) FAR = Free After Rebate Filler = This is an item that is purchased to achieve a minimum purchase amount or use a bigger purchase requirement IVC = Instant Value Coupon Insert = These are the coupons from the Sunday paper LP = List Price of an item MC = Manufacturer's coupon MFG = Manufacturer MFR = Manufacturer MIR = Mail In Rebate MQ = Manufacturer's coupon NED = No Expiration Date OOP = Out of Pocket Overage or Ovg. = Refers to what is considered a profit when you stack coupons or coupons w/ rebates, etc. Peelie = A coupon that you peel off the package POP = Proof of Purchase Q or Qs = Coupon or Coupons RC = Raincheck RR = Register Reward (Walgreens) SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope SCR = single Check Rebate (Rite Aid) SMP = Specially Marked Packages Stacking = Using a store coupon and manufacturer's coupon together on one purchase to increase savings. TMF = Try Me Free - This is usually a mail in rebate for the purchase price paid UPC = Universal Product Code YMMV = Your mileage may vary, different at different stores WAGS = Walgreens Drugstore WSL = While Supplies Last WYB = When you Buy
This blog will help you save time and money as you shop. We welcome you and invite you to a "Couponing 101" class scheduled for Sun April 18 at 2pm at St Luke's Church 818 Main St in Stroudsburg. It is free and open to all. If you have any questions you can email me at sjfabian@hotmail.com or post a comment to this blog roll. See you soon! If you didn't see the article in the Pocono Record, you can go HERE.