Abbreviations
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If you are looking at these posts and wondering “What in the world does SS or RP mean?” – you are not alone! I use acronyms in several posts, just to keep them all streamlined and easy to read. Here are the acronyms on the site:
$1/1, $0.50/2, etc = The first number is the savings and the 2nd number is the quantity of products you must purchase to use the coupon. For example: $1/1 means save $1 off of the purchase of one item and $0.50/2 means save $0.50 off of the purchase of 2 items.
B1G1 = Buy 1 Get 1. This is when you can purchase one item and you can purchase another one of the same product (same size or smaller) for free, 50% off, etc. The B1G1 will be followed with Free, 50%, etc.
CAT = Catalina Coupon. These are the coupons that are printed at the register and often handed to you along with your receipt. Not all stores will print these.
CRT = Cash Register Tape. This is your actual receipt and coupons can be at the bottom or sometimes printed on the backside.
CVS = Consumer Value Store. This is a drug store that may not be available in all regions.
ECB = Extra Care Bucks. These are the reward dollars given based upon total purchases over a period or for items purchased. Given only at CVS and redeemable there as well.
FAR = Free after rebate. This is pretty self explanatory. When you purchase the item and get your rebate back, your total cost will be zero, or free.
GM = General Mills. Insert found in the Sunday newspapers.
INSERT = The coupon inserts found in the Sunday newspapers.
IP = Internet Printable. Coupons accessed and printed on line.
MIR = Mail in Rebate. These are available in packages, store fliers or sometimes on line. You may need the UPC label and your receipt in many instances, in order to claim your rebate.
MM = Money Maker.
MQ = Manufacturer Coupon.
OOP = Out of Pocket. This is the amount you will actually spend to complete your purchase.
PG or P&G = Proctor & Gamble. This is both an insert found in the Sunday newspaper and also a Manufacturer.
Q = Coupon.
R = Regional. That means you may or may not find this exact coupon in your newspaper inserts since those can vary from region to region.
SS = Smartsource. An insert found in the Sunday newspaper.
RP = RedPlum. An insert found in the Sunday newspaper.
YMMV = Your mileage may vary. This refers to what value you can get for your coupons as some stores, including national chains, may differ on what they will and will not allow.
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I noticed on some of your SS coupon matchups there’s an “R” at the end of the date. What does that stand for? I couldn’t find it in the “facts” section of the website.
Thanx.
It means regional — that the coupon was not necessarily in all markets
hi Beth,
I was wondering the same thing. I was told that the “R” indicates it is “regional” coupon, so even within the Kansas City area, this coupon may or may not be in your sunday inserts, depending on the variety of zip codes — sometimes I will search and search and not have the coupon listed for that date – even though I am in KC area. all the best, Kristin
Yes, that is exactly what it means. With the new database installed, it brought with it a new abbreviation.
Thanks Kristin! So I’m NOT crazy then!!
how do you know if a coupn can be doubled? and how do you find out what stores take more then one coupon for the same item?
Katrina – If the coupon does not say Do Not Double, it can be doubled. If a store has store coupons, then you can use one of those with a manufacturer’s coupon. You can never use 2 manufacturer’s coupons on one product.
Can these inserts be found in one newspaper? like Newsday? or do i have to buy NYT and Daily News to get all the inserts?
It depends upon your local newspaper, but in most cases, inserts are in all papers within the same area.