Couponing Glossary

Blinkie: A Coupon found in a SmartSource machine- usually attached to a shelf or freezer- and usually has a blinking light.
CRT: Cash Register Tape- sometimes coupons print out at the bottom
Hangtag: Coupon found hanging from a tag around a bottle or jar.
IP: Internet Printable Coupon
Peelie: Coupon found on the package of a product that can be peeled.
Tearpad -these are coupons that are on a tearpad usually located on a display or shelf near the item.

Other Frequently Used Terms
$1/2 etc: One dollar off two items.  The number next to the dollar sign represents the discount and the second number represents the quantity required to receive that discount.
BOGO (or B1G1): Buy One Get One Free
PC: Price Cut
RegP: Regular Price
B2G1: Buy Two Get One Free
MIR: Mail In Rebate
OOP: Out of Pocket. The amount you actually spend.
Q: Coupon
MFR or MQ: manufacturer coupon
TQ: Target Coupon
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.
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary-this means that it may or may not be the case in all instances.
GDA: Good Deal Alert