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Common Abbreviations & Acronyms 9/04/2008

You will see me use a lot of abbreviations & acronyms in my posts. Below is a list of the most common ones and what they mean.

Blinkies = In Store SmartSource coupon dispensed near product, usually from red blinking box
BOGO = Buy One Get One FREE
B1G1 = Buy One Get One FREE
DD = Dear Daughter
DH = Dear Husband
DIL = Daughter-in-law
DS = Dear Son
DW = Dear Wife
ECB = Extra Care Bucks/CVS "money"
ESR = Walgreens Easy Saver Rebate
FAR = Free After Rebate
GDA = Good Deal Alert
HTH = Hope That Helps
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
IVC = Walgreens Instant Value Coupon found in ESR catalog
JMHO = Just My Humble Opinion
MIR = Mail in Rebate
MQ = Manufacture Coupon
OYNO = On Your Next Order
OOP = Out of Pocket
P&G = Proctor & Gamble Coupon Circular
Peelie = Peelable coupon on packages
Q = Coupon
RP = Red Plum Coupon Circular, also known as V or Valasis
RR = Register Reward/Walgreen's "money"
SS = Smart Source Coupon Circular
StQ = Store Coupon
WYB = when you buy
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary or your pricing may be different so final cost varies

2/$5 = This means 2 items for $5
$1/2 = This means $1 off of 2 items
Catalina = coupon that prints out from a separate machine near the register
Stacking = Using more than one type of coupon or incentive on any one product
Stockpiling = stocking up on a item at rock bottom price

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