Coupon Jargon

Confused what all the acronyms and abbreviations are referring to in the coupon posts? Check out this list for definitions!

Blinkie – These are coupons found in Smart Source machines. They are red plastic devices attached to shelves that spit out one coupon at a time. Usually they have a flashing light and are located somewhat near the product they are for. Most common in grocery stores.
BOGO – Buy one get one free. This term refers to either a coupon with this offer, or a sale run by a store.
Catalina (or CRT) – Catalina coupons or Cash Register Tape. These print out at the bottom of a receipt, or more commonly separately from your receipt and will be handed to you by your cashier. These are good towards future purchases and are often store specific, but occasionally are manufacturer coupons.
Hangtag – Coupon found hanging from a tag around a product.
IP – Internet Printable Coupon; coupons you can print online!
OOP– Out of Pocket; price you pay after coupons are applied.
OYNO – On Your Next Order
PP – Participating Products
Peelie – Coupon found on the package of a product that can be peeled.
Tearpad -these are coupons that are on a tearpad usually located on a display or shelf near the item.
WYB – When You Buy
YMMV – Your Mileage (or Market) May Vary; refers to deals being regional and that you may not find them in your local store.

Type of Coupon Inserts found in your newspaper:
PG: Proctor and Gamble
RP: Redplum
SS: Smart Source
GM: General Mills

Example:
So if you see a layout that looks something like this

Colgate toothpaste:
Org. $3.99
-Marked down to $1.99
-$1/1 from 8/8 SS
Final price = $0.99

What it’s telling you is:

Colgate toothpaste was orginally $3.99; has been put on sale for $1.99; use the $1 off 1 product coupon from the Smart Source insert that came inside the August 8th newspaper; your final price will then be $0.99!

Hope this has helped!

Happy Savings! ❤