I would like to take this time to let you know how joyful I am that you are taking the first steps on becoming a great couponer. I know it will be hard at first but you will learn everything you need to know right here. I would encourage you to do a lot of research on couponing because it takes practice and a lot of dedication. Its not easy starting out but I will give you a lot of sites that you can visit whether its printable coupons or digital coupons. I don't want you to get overwhelmed. It takes time to master. Please don't spend a lot of money on print outs. You should not have to pay a cent on any of the sites. I hope what I'm saying will help you in some way along your journey in couponing.
Coupon Lingo
- AC - After Coupon
- Blinkies - In store coupons courtesy of Smart Source
- BOGO - Buy one, get one free or half off
- Bricks - Means a certain internet printable coupon that can be printed twice.
- Bump - A reply on a thread or post in order to move it to the top of the social group or forum.
- Circle - (was previously Cartwheel) - Target discounts in the form of a % off of certain items.
- Catalina Coupon aka CAT - A coupon or deal printed at the cash register after a purchase. You can use these coupons by purchasing specific combinations of items and can be used on a future transaction or shopping trip.
- CC - Is a store coupon that can be used in another stores.
- Circular - A stores weekly ads, available both in store and in the newspaper.
- CRT - Is a CVS coupon that can print at the end of your receipt or from the magic machine in store.
- CS - Customer Service
- DB - Double Coupons
- DND - Does Not Double
- DQ or DG - Digital Coupon
- EA - Each
- ECB - Extra Care Bucks (CVS store) Check out coupon for store credit. Used as cash only at CVS.
- ETS - Excludes Trial Size
- EXP - Expires
- FAQ - Frequently asked questions and answers to make clear the details of a policy of a program.
- FAR - Free after rebate
- GC - Gift Card
- HBA - Health and Beauty Area
- IE - Internet Explorer - web browser
- IP - Printable internet coupon
- Inserts - Coupon packets that come inside the Sunday paper.
- ISO - In Search Of - Chat lingo used in comments regarding something that someone is looking for.
- Matchups - Deals that combine both store sale and coupons to get the best price.
- MIR - Mail In Rebate
- MFC, MC, or MQ - Manufacturer's Coupon - These are coupons that are provided by (and paid for) by the manufacturer.
- MM - Money Maker
- NLA - No Longer Available
- OOP - Out Of Pocket Expense
- OOS - Out of Stock
- OTC - Over the counter, referring to medication products that are sold in store with no prescription needed.
- OYNO - On Your Next Order
- Peelies - Sticker - Stick on coupons that can be found on products in the store.
- Printable Coupons - Online coupons that you can print from computer and use in store.
- POP - Proof Of Purchase
- PSA - Prices Start At
- RC - Raincheck - A signed slip from the store authorizing an item to be bought at sale prices in the future when the item is no longer on sale.
- RR - Register Rewards - Check out coupons for store credit. Can only be used at Walgreens.
- Stacking Coupons or Stack - Using multiple coupons on the same item(s).
- Stockpile - Mixed items or storage items of large quantities of extra stock.
- Store Coupons (SQ) or (In - Ad Coupon) - A coupon provided by the store in their circular.
- Tear Pad - A pad of refund forms or coupons hanging on a shelf at a store.
- UPC - Universal Product Code - A barcode on a product.
- WAGS - Another acronym for Walgreen
- WYB - When You Buy - for example, get a $1.00 off product "B" WYB (When You Buy) product "A".
- YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary
Best Coupon Apps To Save Money
Here are some sites I found that have printable coupons, digital coupons and many deals. Hope this helps you save a few bucks. As I find more sites I will be adding them to my blog.
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