Coupon Talk!

Ever wonder what POP means or FAR stands for? Here is a list of common coupon abbreviations.

Blinkie - A machine that spits out coupons near the product.

BOGO - Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Brick - Printable Coupon

CAT - Catalina Coupon (Manf. Q that prints out at the register, triggered by what you purchase.)

CC - Competitors Coupon

CRT - Cash Register Tape

DCRT - Dated Cash Register Receipt

ECB - Extra Care Buck (CVS)

ESC - Easy Saver Coupon (Wags)

ESR - Easy Saver Rebate (Wags - No longer available)

FAR - Free after Rebate

GC - Gift Card

GM - General Mills

IP - Internet Printable

IVC - Instant Value Coupon (Wags)

MFR - Manufacturers Coupon

OOP - Out of pocket

PDF - Coupons that are in PDF format usually have no print limit

Peelies - Sticker-like coupon found on product

PG - Procter & Gamble

POP - Proof of Purchase

Q - Coupon

RP - RedPlum

RR - Register Reward (Wags)

SC - Store Coupon

SP- Stockpile

SS - SmartSource

TEAR PAD - A pad of refund forms or coupons hanging on a shelf at a store

TMF - Try Me Free

UPC - Universal product code

Wags - Walgreens

WYB - When you buy....

YMMV - Your mileage may vary (A deal may work for someone else, but not for you)

$1/1 - $1.00 off one item

$1/2 - $1.00 off two items

3/$1 - Three items for $1.00