What does LF mean? Is there a thread for shortforms used in forum?

[Miranda Mak]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if there's a thread I can reference for shortforms used in the forum (e.g., LF). Thanks in advance for your help. Cheers.

m

[Angela273]

LF = looking for
pm = private message, or price match (depends on the context)
SCOP = Scanning Code of Practice
OOP = out of pocket
etc.

I know there is a thread about abbreviations, but I'm not sure where it is right now. Hopefully someone else can post the link for you.

[jemwars]

Welcome

LF ~ Looking for
RRLF ~ Really Really looking for
FPC ~ Free Product Coupon
Addie ~ Address


there are a tonne of abbreviations lol



This link has all sorts of FAQ that may be helpful;

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/179335-...s-read-canada/

if you have any questions feel free to send me a private message

[ticul]

Wow, you already have some wonderful members helping you. That is one of many reasons wy I like this site.

Welcome Miranda, and you are on you way to save $$$$......................

[Darth Penguin]

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/212015-...-forms-canada/

[SharonMe]

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/212015-...-forms-canada/

Thanks for the link.
I always was puzzled by YMMV: Your Mileage May Vary
Now I know.

[Grey]

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/212015-...-forms-canada/

For those who prefer not to click on the link, here's the first post

Navigating through the world of coupons and bargains, you’ll likely face a plethora of abbreviations, acronyms, and terms that may look Greek. You may see these on coupons and/or among online coupon communities. Here’s a break-down of common terms to help shed light on things.

Limit one coupon per purchase: You can use one coupon on each item purchased. Example: if you purchase three bottles of dishwashing liquid, you can use three coupons—one for each bottle. You can’t use three coupons on one bottle, though.
Limit one coupon per transaction: You can use one coupon per purchase (transaction). To use more than one coupon, simply make multiple transactions.
Limit one coupon per person/family/customer: You can use one coupon per store visit. If you want to use more than one coupon, go back to the store another day.

AC: After Coupon
BOGOor B1G1: Buy One, Get One (free)
B2G1: Buy Two, Get One (free)
B3G1: Buy Three, Get One (free)
C/O: Cents Off
CFK: Cash For Kids (part of the value is donated to a children’s charity)
FAR: Free After Rebate
FREE PRODUCT COUPON/FPC: The coupon allows you to get the product 100% free!
FT: For Trade
HBA: Health and Beauty Aid
HV: High Value
IP: Internet Printable coupon
LF: Looking For
MIR: Mail-In Rebate
NED: No Expiration Date
OOP: Out Of Pocket
OYNO: On Your Next Order
PM: Private Message/Price Match
P&G: Proctor & Gamble
Peelie: A coupon attached to the product packaging for “peel off”
POP: Proof of Purchase
PP: Purchase Price
RC: Rain Check
RAOK: Random Act of Kindness
SCOP: Scanning Code of Practice
SC: Smart Canucks (www.smartcanucks.ca)
SMP: Specially Marked Packages
SPC: Student Price Card (www.spccard.ca)
STACKING: Using more than one coupon per item. This is not commonly allowed at retailers and most coupons restrict it.
SASE: Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope
SS: Smart Source (a coupon booklet)
Tear-pad: A paper pad of coupons, usually located on the shelf or display for tearing off and use at check-out
TFT: Toonies for Tummies (a coupon booklet)
TMF: Try Me Free
Train: Coupon train
VWT: Virtual Wishlist Train
YB/WUB: When You Buy
YMMV: Your Mileage May Vary

Stores:
LD: London Drugs
RCSS: Real Canadian Super Store
SDM: Shoppers Drug Mart
WM: Walmart
NF: No Frills

Products:
HBOO: Honey Bunches of Oats (cereal)
HE: Herbal Essences (hair products brand)

Often used on online coupon forums:
Bump:Nice way of pushing a thread back to the top of the page
BTW: By The Way
FT: For Trade
HTH: Hope That Helps
LF: Looking For
LMK: Let Me Know
NP: No problem
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer (Not Retail)
OOS: Out Of Stock
OP: Original Poster; Author of a thread
Mod: Moderator
SAHD: Stay At Home Dad
SAHM: Stay At Home Mom
TY: Thank You
TIA: Thanks in Advance
TTT: To The Top (aka BUMP)