Abbreviations & Short Forms

CO51 =  An app that letts you take picture of your recipt and will pay you for buying an item. 

SnapSaves = Similar app to checkout 51

SCOP - scanning code of practice. If the scanned price of an item is higher than the shelf price or any other displayed price, the customer is entitled to receive the first item free, up to a $10 maximum (if over $10, the item is discounted $10 off the item). This is how you can get FREE stuff just by paying attention to your receipts and the cash register

Overage = value of a coupon exceeds the purchase price and you get paid for buying the item.

Stacking = Some stores allow the use of more than one coupon per item, if the coupon itself does not restrict it. You can stack in Save on foods, London drugs, RCSS and somtimes WM. 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.

Short Forms Used by Couponers:

AC = After Coupon

AR = after rebate

BOGO or B1G1 = Buy One, Get One Free

B2G1 = Buy Two, Get One Free
Bump = bring an older post to the top of the page.

CPN - short form for coupon
CSM = customer service manager

Envie = envelope
FPC/FREE PRODUCT COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free - tax should be paid by retailer, not always.

FS = free shipping

FT = for trade

GC = gift card
Hang tag = a coupon hanging of a product.
HV = High Value

ISO = In search of

IDSO = In desperate Search of

MSRP = manufacturer's retail price

MIR = Mail In Rebate
NED = No Expiry Date
OOP = Out of Pocket

Peelie = A coupon that is attached directly to the product to be “peeled off“.

PM = Private Message/Price Match

RACK = random act of coupon kindness
SASE = self addressed stamped envelope

SS = Smart Source (coupon booklet)SS = could be also SnapSaves.

RP = Red Plum. This is a coupon insert that you will either find in your newspaper

STAMP = Un-used "P" postage stamp (that you attach to envelope to mail letters or trades)

Tear-pad = A pad of coupons, usually on the shelf or display, where you tear the coupon off of the pad
WL = Wishlist 

WUB = When You Buy

WUS = When You Spend

UPC = Universal Product Code (barcode on product)

Stores:

CZ = Coupon Zone (can be found in RCSS, No frills or Independent)

CT = Canadian Tire/Crappy Tire

LD = London Drugs Coupon Zone

RCSS = Real Canadian Superstore

SOF = Save on Foods

SDM = Shoppers Drug Mart

WM = Walmart

NF = No Frills

GT = Giant Tiger

FB = Food Basics

HH = Home hardware

HD = Home Depot 

Inserts 

Red Plum = a coupon insert that comes out periodically in newspapers.

Smart Source = distribute scheduled coupon inserts in your newspaper.

P&G = Proctor & Gamble (coupon booklet & website)