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It is here that I will introduce you to the basics of couponing. It is up to you whether you want to go extreme or just everyday couponing.  To start of I will discuss the couponing lingo that will allow you to understand the information that you will need to know to become a better couponer.

Coupon Lingo:

The inserts that come in the Sunday papers are as follows:

• Smart Source (SS)
• Proctor & Gamble (P&G)
• Red Plum (RP)

When I refer to an insert I abbreviate it as shown above.
Other coupon lingo:
B1G1, BOGO, B1G1F- Buy one get one free
$/$$-Dollars off when you buy XX dollars
.50/1 - Fifty cents off one items
.50/3 - Fifty cents off three items
Blinkie- Coupon dispensed near product, in the store (usually from a “blinking” red box)
eCoupon - Found on the Internet but different because it is uploaded to a card
FAR-Free After Rebate
MIR - Mail in Rebate
MFR or MQ - Manufacturer's coupon
FLIP - Food Lion Internet Printable
IVC -Instant Value Coupon (Walgreens store coupon, found in Walgreens Easy Saver Catalog and on in store tearpads)
+Up - Rite Aid Plus Up Reward
SCR- Single Check Rebate (rebate system at Rite Aid)
Catalina- This coupon prints out in a little white machine beside the register.
ECB- Refers to CVS Pharmacy’s “Extra Care Bucks”
RR- Walgreen’s coupons that you can use on your next purchase
Peelies- Sticky coupons you can peel off of products

Other Common Phrases:
DND- Coupon states DO NOT DOUBLE
OOP- Out of Pocket
Regional- Coupon value only distributed at a certain time
WYB-  When you buy
YMMV- Your Mileage May Vary (i.e, you may find the item priced differently or may not work the same for you)
NED- No Experation Date
SASE- Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
CRT- Cash Register Tape (coupon that prints on receipt)
UPC - Universal Product Code (bar code on the product)
WSL- While supplies last
BTFE- Box Tops for Education