Visiting coupon, rebate, or deal sites may seem, at first,
like visiting a foreign country. You see phrases like:
GDA! BBW B&M BOGO in soaps, HTH
And you think WHAT? Hey? What are you talking about? That
the language is THAT?
(Translation: Good deal alert! Bath & Body Works
physical store has soaps buy one get one, hope this
help!)
I mean, it’s enough to make you love TYHO!
(Take off your hair, I made it up).
Before clicking on frustration, let me assure you that
It is possible to speak like a native, you just need a guide to
terminology, acronyms, abbreviations, definitions and
use of words found in lists of premium products and rebates, coupons and
online code lists and redemption and trading forums.
Each site you visit may have its own particular phrases, but
In general, the most common terms are found in the list.
under.
TTFN …
B&M = Brick and mortar
B1G1F = Buy One Get One Free
BOGO = (same as B1G1), buy one, get one (usually free)
C / O = Cash Off or Cents Off
CPN = Coupon
CRT = Cash Register Tape
CSR = Customer Service Representatives
CVS = A pharmacy / drugstore like Rite-Aid
DB = Dear / Dear / Damn brother
DCRT = Dated Cash Register Receipt
DD * = Dear / Dear / Damn daughter
DG = Dear / dear / damn girlfriend
DH = dear / dear / damn husband
DND = Do not bend
DS * = Dear / Dear / Damn son
DUPES = Duplicates
DW = Dear / dear / damn wife
EB = extra dollars (CVS)
ECB = Extra Care Bucks (CVS)
ESR = Easy Saver Rebate (Walgreens monthly rebate)
FAB = From another board
GC = Gift Certificate
GDA = Good Deal Alert
GWP = Gift with purchase
M / F = Handling fee
HT / HGT = Hang Tag
ISO = Looking for
LMK = Let me know
LOL = Laugh out loud and / or good luck
LPG = Lowest Price Guarantee
LSASE = Self Address Long Sealed Envelope
MIB = Mint in Box
MIL = Mother-in-law
MMV = Mileage may vary
MS = mystery shopper
NAZ = Name Address Zip code
NED = No expiration date
NIB = New in box
NOCC = No credit card
NWOT = New without tags
NWT = New with tags
OBO = Or best offer
PLMK = Please let me know
POB = P.O. Box
POP = Proof of purchase
PP = Purchase price
PPHF = PayPal handling fee
PREM (Premium) = An item received from a rebate offer.
PSTG = Shipping costs
Qualifier (Q) = Proof of purchase.
RAOK = Random Act of Kindness
RP = Rewards Programs
SAHM = Stay home mom
SASE = Self-Addressing Sealed Envelope
SMP = Specially marked packets
TMF = Try me for free
TOS = Terms of Service
TTFN = Ta ta for now
TY / ty = Thank you
UNL = Unlimited
UPC = Universal Product Code
W / L or WL = Wish List
WAHM = Work at home mom
Winetags = coupons found around the neck of a wine bottle
YMMV = Your merchandise (or mileage) may vary
* (Add an S for step _ so that DSD is Dear / Darling / Darn Step-Daughter)