FAQs

Incase you’re not sure of what all those letters mean, I’ve prepared a listing of common abbreviations used in couponing:

• $1/1, $1/2, etc. = One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.
• 2/$1, 3/$2, etc. = Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars, etc.
• BOGO or B1G1 = Buy one item get one item free
• B2GO or B2G1 = Buy two items get one item free
• Blinkies = Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
• Cat = 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
• ECBs = ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
• ESRs = EasySaver Rebates, Walgreens monthly rebates program
• EXP = Expires
• FAR = Free after rebate
• IPQ or IPC = Internet printable coupon
• IVC = Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and ESR booklet
• MFR = Manufacturer
• MIR = Mail-in rebate
• OYNO = On your next order
• OOP = Out of pocket
• Peelie = Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
• PSA = Prices starting at
• Q = Coupon
• RR = Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons
• SCR = Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
• UPC = Universal Product Code, bar code on a product
• WT = Wine tag, no alcohol purchase necessary to use these coupons
• WYB = When you buy
• YMMV = You mileage (or manager) may vary, some stores may allow you to do a deal, some may not.