Coupon Lingo

Coupon lingo:

$1/1, $1/2: One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.

B1G1/BOGO: Buy one item get one item free

B2G1: Buy two items get one item free

Blinkies: Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights

Catalina: Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints

CRT: Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt

CQ: Competitor coupon

DND: Do not double

ECBs: ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system

ETS: Excludes trial size

Exp.: Expires

GC: Gift card

IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and monthly booklet

MIR: Mail-in rebate

NLA: No longer available

OYNO: On your next order

OOP: Out of pocket

Peelie: Peel-off coupon found on product packaging

PSA: Prices starting at

R: Regional coupon, will be listed after insert date as applicable

RRs: Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons

Q: Coupon

Stacking: Using both a manufacturer’s coupon and a store coupon on one item

UPC: Universal product code, bar code

Tearpad: Pad of coupons attached to a display, shelf, or refrigerator door.

+UP Reward: Rite Aid reward program

WYB: When you buy

YMMV:Your mileage (or manager) may vary, meaning some stores might give you a deal but others might not

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