Understanding coupons

[alajen]

I was thinking of starting a thread to explain coupons and terminology.

It would be similar to the "Contest Tips" thread or "Freebies Guide".

Topics suggestions:
- different types of coupons - printable, save.ca, manufacturer
- how to obtain coupons - in-store, online, writing emails
- terminology: stackable, etc
- understanding the coupons "one per purchase" versus "one per item" etc.
- coupon trading basics
- maximizing your savings using coupons

TERMINOLOGY
* Manufacturer coupon - coupons offered by the product manufacturer, usually obtained by mail, in magazines
* Store coupons - found in the store, placed next to the item or on an in-store display
* Stackable/stacking = several different coupons can be used on the same item
* One coupon per purchase = only the ONE coupon can be used on the item, not allowed to combine any other coupons with this one
* One coupon per item = different coupons can be stacked on this item, but only ONE per type of coupon, per item.
* May not be combined with any other coupon = not stackable

I would try to post as best as I can, with help from our veteran couponers.

Looking for comments on whether this would be useful. Also would like some feedback on other possible topics.

[Julie Andrews]

Sounds like a good idea.

My tip is to combine coupons with sales.

[Prue]

Thats what I like to do too!

[bcteagirl]

Its the only way to buy things ladies!

[glenglen]

This is a good thread , it gets a bit confusing , now how can we get the cashiers to read it[LOL].

[yomelissa]

This is a good thread , it gets a bit confusing , now how can we get the cashiers to read it[LOL].

yes the cashiers need it

anyhoo I like this idea

[yomelissa]

another place to look is old not to old magazines you might find a coupon or two in there even, if you feel comfortable about it try looking when your at the doctores office,dentist etc.... I found a icecream one when at the doctors office

[bcteagirl]

Thanks very much to Elaine @ Trading Post Coupons For granting me permission to use this long list of terms she has put together!

*BORROWED*


This glossary lists the terms & abbreviations commonly
used by couponers & refunders.

B1G1F Buy 1 Get One Free
B2G1F Buy 2 Get One Free
BOGO Buy one Get one
CB Cardboard backing
CC Calling Card, Phone Card
C/D Complete deal
C/O Cents off coupon
CFK Cash For Kids (coupons released each February)
CPN Coupon
CRT Cash Register Tape
CRTC Cash Register Tape Circled (price circled)
CTM Canadian Tire Money
DM Direct Mailer
EPOP Each Pay Own Postage
EXP Expiry date
FPC Free Product Coupon
FR Form Required
GC Gift Certificate
HDF Hand Drawn Facsimilie (hand drawn UPC)
H/F Handling Fee
HM Home Mailer
HT Hang Tag
ID Identified
ISO In Search Of
LSASE Long self-addressed stamped envelope
L: Limit
LMK Let me know
LTD Limited to a certain geographical area
M/F Magazine Form
N/A/P Name/Address/Phone #
NB National Brand
N/C New Contest (put in your subject line when posting a message)
NED No Expiry Date
NFN No Form Needed
NFR No Form Required
NL No Limit
NPN No Purchase Necessary
OT Off Topic
POP Proof of Purchase
PP Purchase Price
PPP Plain Piece of Paper
PTS Points
RAOK Random Act of Kindness (see below for explanation)
SASE Self addressed stamped envelope
SCOP Scanning Code of Practice (see below for explanation)
SMP Specially Marked Package
SF Store Form
SP Sufficient postage
STQ Skill Testing Question
TMF Try Me Free offer
TPC Trading Post Coupons
UPC Universal Product Code
WSL While Supplies Last
WUB When You Buy

Qualifiers = any part of a package required to meet the terms
of the refund offer or contest entry.

Coufund = Coupon that requires proofs of purchase attached to use it

[yomelissa]

thanks bc this is great