BOGO, ECBs, SS, RP………..what does it all mean??
I think one of the most confusing things for someone starting out using coupons and surfing deal sites is all the lingo that is involved. As couponers, we have our own language and acronyms. Once you learn it – it’s pretty simple – but until then it is definitely foreign!
There are several categories of language for coupons, I feel like they can be broken down by insert information, types of coupons, specific store language, and denominations of coupon.
INSERT INFORMATION
SS- Smart Source
RP – Red Plum
P&G – Proctor & Gamble
GM – General Mills
TYPES OF COUPONS
Inserts – Those coupons listed above that will come from your weekly newspaper or from ordering coupons
Blinkies – Found in the stores, often from a small machine that is blinking (hence, a blinkie)
Tearpads – My favorite! Small tearpads of coupons often located near the product (please only take as many as you can reasonably use!)
Peelies – These are found on the product and are meant to be used on that product as you purchase it that day. Peelies are considered part of the packaging and should be used for that product
Catalina – These are special coupons that will print at the checkout based on what you purchased during your trip. You can check out my current catalina page to see what offers are currently available. OYNO also goes along with catalinas – on your next order. Catalinas typically require you to purchase “x” of a product and you’ll receive a catalina good for “x” amount of dollars OYNO.
IP or Printable – A coupon that was printed from a site on the internet
SPECIFIC STORE LANGUAGE
ECBs – Extra Care Bucks – CVS “money” that is available on certain deals throughout the week. Can be used for almost anything in the store (excludes alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, etc)
CRT – Cash Register Tape – Also most often found at CVS. These are coupons for specific products that will print at the end of your receipt after checkout. A lot of times these can be combined with manufacture coupons as they are store coupons!
RR – Register Rewards – Similar to CVS ECBs – a Register Reward is Walgreen’s “money”. Register Rewards are issued due to buying certain products from the weekly ad. One thing to note about Register Rewards – if you purchase Huggies and receive a Register Reward for buying Huggies, then you use that Register Rewards to buy more Huggies, you won’t receive another Register Reward. Make sense? You must buy another manufactures product if you are going to use that Register Reward you just received and expect to get back more Register Rewards.
IVC – Instant Value Coupon – Issued by Walgreen’s typically in a monthly booklet. These can be found near the ads or back by your pharmacy. IVC coupons can be combined with manufacture coupons for maximum savings!
MM – Meijer Mealbox Coupons – These are store coupons issued by Meijer that are available to print off of Meijer’s site. You can combine Meijer Mealbox coupons with manufacture coupons to make a great deal!
YMMV – Your Mileage May Vary – This basically means that the deal “should” work but depending on what cashier you have, what manager is working, etc – the deal may not work. Sometimes this is also listed regarding clearance deals or regional deals.
DENOMINATIONS OF COUPONS
BOGO – Buy One Get One FREE
$1.00/2 – Receive $1.00 off for purchasing 2 products
B2G1 – Buy Two and Get One FREE
