Coupon basics

Thanks to I Heart Publix for posting this

Basics

Here are some coupon basics:

If you are unable to print a coupon you might try changing the code in the address. Each browser has a set of letters which “tells” the computer to print. It is very simple to change the letters: when you click a PRINT link from this site a new page will open allowing you to print–check the link’s address and if needed make the changes to the letters based on YOUR browser –you should then be able to print the coupon!

FireFox- FireFox (FF) MUST USE WG OR VG
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qfswdye85247335&bt=wg&o=57060&c=KS&p=X0Wxi1ym

Internet Explorer (IE) MUST USE WI OR VI
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qfswdye85247335&bt=wi&o=57060&c=KS&p=X0Wxi1ym

Safari Apple’s browser MUST USE XS
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qfswdye85247335&bt=XS&o=57060&c=KS&p=X0Wxi1ym

If you try to print after you have confirmed the code is correct it is possible that the coupon has reached it’s print limit. This will only work for Bricks type coupons and does not apply to Coupons.com, SmartSource or RedPlum sites.

Lingo and Abbreviations

• $1/2 (and the like) One dollar off two items. The first number represents the discount and the second number indicates the quantity required to obtain that discount.
• BOGO (or B1G1) = Buy One Get One Free
• B2G1 = Buy Two Get One Free
• Blinkie = Coupon that you find on shelves in the SmartSource machine-usually has a blinking light.
• Cat or Catalina. The coupons that print off with your receipt (usually from a machine directly beside the cash register)
• CRT = Cash Register Tape (your receipt)
• ECB = Extra Care Buck-(CVS cash)This coupon prints at the end of your receipts and can be used to pay like cash at CVS stores. Earned via a rewards card for specific purchases. Watch the expiration dates on these!
• ES = Easy Saver. Monthly rebate and coupon book at Walgreens
• FAR = Free After Rebate
• FLIP-Food Lion Internet Printable. Food Lion has weekly coupons that can be printed and can be used at Publix as a competitor coupon (if your store considers Food Lion a competitor)
• Hangtag-coupon that is hanging from a tag around a bottle or jar.
• IP = Internet Printable Coupon
• IVC = Instant Value Coupon at Walgreens. Found in either the ES book and/or in the weekly ad.
• MFR or MQ= manufacturer coupon
• MIR = Mail In Rebate
• MM-money maker…deal where you will make money after coupons are used
• NWPN-No wine purchase necessary (applies to wine tag coupons) meaning you do not have to buy the wine to use the coupon
• ONYO = On Your Next Order
• OOP = Out of Pocket. The amount you actually spend.
• Overage-This is money you earn when a coupon amount exceeded the purchase price of an item. EX-a product is $0.75 and you have a $1 coupon…you now have $0.25 in overage. Most stores will not give you this money in cash -but it can be absorbed to reduce the cost of other items you are purchasing.
• Peelie = Coupon found on the package of a product that can be peeled.
• PG = Proctor and Gamble another insert that comes in your local paper.
• Q = Coupon
• (RC) Rain Check = When a store is out of a sale item, many stores offer a rain check that allows you to get the sale price whenever the item comes back in stock and at your convenience. Each store has different policies on expiration date-this will usually be listed ON the rain check!
• RP = Redplum. Coupon insert that comes in your local paper.
• RR = Register Rewards. Catalina from Walgreens. Watch the expiration dates-these often expire quickly!
• SS = SmartSource. Coupon insert that comes in your local paper.
• Tearpad -these are coupons that are on a tearpad usually located on a display or shelf near the item.
• TMF-Try Me Free. Form that usually require you to mail in proof of purchase for a full refund.
• UPC= The bar code that is scanned to determine pricing. Often needed to fulfill MIR’s.
• WAGS = Walgreens
• WT = Wine Tag. Coupon found around the neck of a wine bottle.
• YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary-this means that it may or may not be the case in all instances.