Coupon Lingo!

There are several little abbreviations that are good to know when using coupons. I will be adding to this list, I'm sure, as I continue learning.

Here are the basics for now:

Blinkies - These are the machines in the grocery store that dispense coupons. Called blinkies due to the blinking lights on them.

BOGO - Buy one get one

Catalina - Also called CATs. These are coupons that print out alongside your receipt in grocery stores. They either save you money or a specific product or they save you a certain amount off your entire purchase.

ECB - Extra Care Bucks. These are CVS rewards that print on the end of your receipt when you earn them and are used same as cash at CVS. You get these by using your green bag tag, buying certain products or after spending a certain amount annually. Make sure that you own a CVS card so that you can earn these.

Green Bag Tag - This is a tag from CVS that earns you ECBs. You scan your tag with every purchase and after every 4 scans, you get one ECB. For more information on this tag and ECBs.

Home Mailer - These are coupons that are mailed to your home.

IP - Internet Printable. These are coupons that you print from your computer. The print limit is usually two.

OYNO - On Your Next Order. This refers to coupons/catalinas that you use on your next grocery order.

OOP - Out of pocket. This is the amount that you pay out of pocket after coupons and deals.

Peelies - Peelies are coupons that you peel from products hence the name peelies.

PG - Proctor and Gamble. Another of the three Sunday coupon inserts

RP - Red Plum. The last of the three Sunday coupon inserts

RR - Register Rewards. These are much like ECBs except they are printed like catalinas and come from Walgreens.

SS- Smartsource. One of the three Sunday coupon inserts

Stacking - This is when you use two coupons (one store coupon and one manufacturer's) together on a specific item to get a better deal. Stores like Target allow stacking.

Tearpad - These are pads of coupons in grocery stores. You can find them on displays, in the isles in front of the item the coupon is for.

WYB - When you buy. This can be used in the following way: Get one free WYB 2, for example.

YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary meaning it works (or is priced) this way for me but it may or may not be the same for you.