OOP: Out of Pocket
RR: Register Reward (Walgreens)
Double: Albertsons Twice the Value Coupon
CAT: Catalina found at registers and coupons can be used on next purchase. A lot of times this are money coupons.
RP: Red Plum
SS: Smart Source
GM: General Mills
PG: Proctor & Gamble
MC: Manufacturers Coupon
MIR: Mail-In-Rebate
Peelies: Sticker Coupons on package
Tear Pad: a pad of manufacturer coupons found near products in the store
FM: Fred Meyer Coupon
BOGO or B1G1: Buy One Get One Free
IP: Internet Printable
Blinkie: Manufacturer coupons dispensed in a little machine next to the products.
RC: Rain-Check. Store issued when they are out of the item you are trying to buy. These are given with a time limit so be sure to purchase when it comes available again.
OYNO: On Your Next Order
YMMV: Your Mileage May Vary. One shoppers experience may be different than yours.
UPC: Universal Product Code. Bar code printed on item.
WYB: When You Buy
What does coupon from 1/29 SS insert mean?
It refers to the Smart Source coupon issued in January 29th Sunday Paper. You will be able to find the date on the spine of the insert. Coupons Inserts that come in the Sunday Papers are (SS) Smart Source, (PG) Proctor & Gamble, (RP) Red Plum, (GM), General Mills. Each week will vary and most holiday weekends will not include any inserts.
What are Catalinas?
Catalinas are typically coupons that you will receive triggered by items you buy. The print out of a box at the end of the cash registered
They can be either an Advertisements, Manufactures Coupon or Money back on your next order. For more information read here
Your catalina coupon didn’t print? Easy thing to do is contact the catalina company!
888-322-3814 or coupon@catalinamarketing.com
What local grocery stores double in the Pacific Northwest?
Albertsons- these are typically called Twice the Value Coupons. Albertson’s will allow 3 Twice the Value Coupons (issued certain dates of the month no pattern to it) and up to $1.00 value in one transaction. You may not double any coupon over $1.
Safeway in Oregon and SW Washington will double the face value up to 4 Manufacturer’s coupons up to $0.50 each per transaction.
How to get so many good coupons?
1. First the Sunday Newspaper
Local?
2. Internet Printable Coupon Sites: These are in-post and are called printable coupons these can either be the same or different value giving all readers a chance to get the deal. Free Printable coupons are typically 2 per computer and are NOT to be copied under ANY circumstances.
3. Coupon Clipping Services
4. The Store- Look around and you will see them there. These will be in displays found around the store as well as blinkie machines.
Do you teach couponing classes?
Yes! But as you know people love to hear about saving money on groceries and other great online deals! My schedule is tight and I am not always able to teach every class. If you would like to talk about hosting a class please contact me directly: SkyCouponDealsLLC@gmail.com and I will give you the fee/schedule available.
If you are a MOPS/Group and would like me to come and speak please contact me as well.
Why did you delete my comment?
I won’t delete a comment just because it’s criticizing me or my blog, but I will delete comments that are hurtful toward others. I’d like this to be an encouraging, positive environment.