I have received some emails recently inquiring what all the strange abbreviations meant so I figured it was high time I explain it. If I missed an abbreviation feel free to let me know and I will add it to the list.

Coupon Inserts

• P&G = Procter & Gamble insert
• RP = RedPlum isnert
• SS = Smart Source insert
• V = Valassis (Same as RedPlum, different name for different region.)

Deal Lingo

• B1G1: Buy one item get one item free
• B2G1: Buy two items get one item free
• Blinkies: Coupon dispensers with blinking lights found at grocery and/or drugstore
• Catalina: Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
• CPN: Coupon
• CRT: Cash register tape, this is common at CVS, it will print either with your receipt or when you scan your CVS card
• DND: Do NOT double
• Ea.: Each
• EB: Extra Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system previously known as Extra Care Bucks or ECB’s
• ETS: Excludes trial size
• Exp.: Expires
• GC: Gift card
• IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and monthly booklet
• MIR: Mail-in rebate
• Mfg: Manufacturer
• OYNO: On your next order
• OOP: Out of pocket
• OOS: Out of stock
• Peelie: Peel-off sticker coupon found on product packaging
• PSA: Prices starting at
• RR: Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons aka RRs
• Q: Coupon
• Stacking: Using both a manufacturer’s coupon and a store coupon on one item
• UPC: Universal product code aka bar code
• WYB: When you buy
• YMMV: Your mileage may vary, meaning some stores might give you the deal but others might not depending on region and/or store