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    Coupon Terms (Canadian)

    Coupon terms, abbreviations and acronyms – what do they mean?

    When you first start using coupons, you are likely to be faced with a large number of abbreviations, acronyms and terms that you just don’t understand. We have compiled a list of the most commonly used coupon terms, abbreviations and acronyms for you.

    Coupon Lingo, terms, abbreviations and acronyms

    The following is a list of coupon terms and their meanings.


    Couponing:

    Limit 1 Coupon Per Purchase = You can use one coupon for each item purchased. For example, if you are purchasing 3 bottles of shampoo, you can use 3 coupons. You cannot use 3 coupons on 1 bottle of shampoo.
    Limit 1 Coupon Per Transaction = You can only use 1 coupon per transaction. If you want to use more than one, simply do multiple transactions.
    Limit 1 Coupon Per Person/Family = You can only use 1 coupon per store visit. If you wish to use more than one coupon, you can always go back to the store another day.
    AC = After Coupon
    BOGO or B1G1 = Buy One, Get One Free
    B2G1 = Buy Two, Get One Free
    B3G1 = Buy Three, Get One Free
    C/O = Cents Off Coupon
    CFK = Cash For Kids (coupon that donates part of the value to charity)
    FREE PRODUCT COUPON/FPC = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free.
    SS = Smart Source (coupon booklet)
    Tear-pad = A pad of coupons, usually on the shelf or display, where you tear the coupon off of the pad.
    TFT = Toonies for Tummies (coupon booklet – these coupons can only be used in Ontario)
    TMF = Try Me Free
    Train = A Coupon Train
    YB/WUB = When You Buy
    MIR = Mail In Rebate
    STACKING = Some stores allow the use of more than one coupon per item, if the coupon itself does not restrict it.
    P&G = Proctor & Gamble (coupon booklet & website)
    Peelie = A coupon that is attached directly to the product to be “peeled off“.
    SCOP = Scanning Code of Practice

    Forum Chatting:

    FT = For Trade
    HV = High Value
    LF = Looking For
    RLF = Really Looking For
    PM = Private Message/Price Match
    HTH = Hope This/That Helps
    BTW = By The Way
    LMK = Let Me Know
    NP = No problem
    OP = Original Poster; Author of a thread

    Stores:

    LD = London Drugs
    RCSS = Real Canadian Superstore
    SDM = Shoppers Drug Mart
    WM = Walmart
    NF = No Frills

    Products/Brands:

    HBOO = Honey Bunches of Oats
    HE = Herbal Essences

    Others:

    HBA = Health and Beauty Aid
    RAOK = Random Act of Kindness
    SPC = Student Price Card
    SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
    YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
    OOP = Out of Pocket
    DH = Dear/Darling Husband
    DD = Dear/Darling Daughter
    DS = Dear/Darling Son
    DW = Dear/Darling Wife
    SAHD = Stay At Home Dad
    SAHM = Stay At Home Mom
    SAHW = Stay At Home Wife
    WAHM = Work At Home Mom

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    1. Cassie says:
      April 21, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Adam: Those are coupons you receive when you call or email the company and ask for them.

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    2. Adam says:
      April 21, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      Hello,

      In many of your price match posts you indicate “call in” as a source of the discount. What does this mean?

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    3. Mrs January says:
      January 21, 2012 at 8:31 AM

      Amanda: No, that would be considered stacking and is not allowed.

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    4. Amanda says:
      January 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

      I was wondering, if i have a coupon that says when you buy any two (sometimes three) of certain products can I use one coupon for each item or do i only have to use one because of what the wording is on the coupon. Example: “save $1 when you buy any two bounty or puffs” and I use that coupon for one and another coupon for the second item?? Thanks

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    5. Marilyn says:
      November 28, 2011 at 9:58 PM

      You have a very nice informative site here. I have used coupons for years and saved a lot. I am new to the on-line coupon method and the terminology was mildly confusing. Your list is helpful and I am considering printing it off for easy reference when needed. I notice a post from Peterborough. I live in Douro area and its nice to see a familiar address in your listings. Thank you for forwarding the link to this site. I will visit often and will post when I think it will be useful to others. :D

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    6. Jackie says:
      November 6, 2011 at 1:08 PM

      Thanks for getting back to me.

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    7. Mrs January says:
      November 6, 2011 at 12:20 PM

      Jakie: Though I do not have it in writing, I have called numerous manufacturers and was told the meaning of that phrase. :)

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    8. Jackie says:
      November 6, 2011 at 9:30 AM

      Hi Caissie,

      Just wondering where you got the information on coupons that say; ” (and do you have this in writing) not valid (or cannot combine) with any other offers. As once again I had another altercation with JC with the wording. I had 2 one dollar coupons for Dove bar soap that was on sale for 2 for 3.00$. The cashier told me she could not take the coupon becuse of the wording. Last Friday I called Unilever and asked if they could clear this up for me once and for all. A very nice lady named Karen(18006682288) told me that it is up to the store to determine the interpretation of the meaning.

      I live in Quebec and most of my coupons are in French and have this written on them.

      Thanks,
      Jackie

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    9. Mrs January says:
      November 1, 2011 at 8:04 AM

      paula: No, that means you can’t use more than one coupon per item.

      Heidi: There are different coupons available all over Canada. Just because I say that I used coupons found on tear pads and I bought the items at SDM, doesn’t mean you will also find the same coupons at SDM. It just means that at some point, usually before that shopping trip, I found coupons from a tear pad at one store or another.

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    10. Heidi says:
      October 31, 2011 at 6:17 PM

      Hi there,
      I saw a piece about you on Global News and got your website from it and now i’m hooked! Your website is really informative and I appreciate what you do! This may be a silly question but I see this often in your updates of products on sale etc and you state WUB2 coupon from tear pads. I have gone to shoppers and they don’t have tear pads at the stores in Ptbo. Is there something i’m missing? Thanks,
      Heidi

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    11. paula says:
      October 24, 2011 at 6:20 PM

      Hi i am very new to this couponing ,and let me tell you i think its great. One question ,when the coupon says not valid with any other offers, does this mean if the product is on sale you cant use the coupon?

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    12. Cassie Howard says:
      August 15, 2011 at 2:10 PM

      Amanda: That is a photocopy.

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    13. Amanda says:
      August 15, 2011 at 11:50 AM

      What is a facsimiles?

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    14. Mrs January says:
      June 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM

      do you mean a mail in rebate?

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    15. Bai-Leigh says:
      June 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM

      important question, what does Mail out mean?

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