Seasoned on-line shoppers know that there’s a lot a lot more involved in locating excellent deals on the web than visiting internet sites such as Amazon.com and clicking on the “Today’s Offers” website link. (Even though that’s definitely not a negative notion!)
The discounts really worth bragging about are a whole lot much more elusive, so savvy on the internet consumers turn to coupon, refunding and bargain web sites for assist. Yet for online shopping novices, visiting this kind of sites might, at very first, look like visiting a foreign nation. You see phrases this kind of as:
GDA! BBW B&M BOGO on soaps, HTH
And you consider WHAT? Huh? What are they speaking about? What language is THAT?
(Translation: Very good Deal Alert! Bath & Physique Works brick-and-mortar shop has acquire-one-get-one particular on soaps, hope this helps!)
I indicate, it is ample to make you want to TYHO! (Tear Your Hair Out – I created that one up.)
Ahead of you click away in disappointment, allow me reassure you that it IS attainable to speak like a native – you just need to have a guide to the terminology, acronyms, abbreviations, definitions and typical word usage discovered on rebate and premium solution lists, coupon and on the web code lists, and refunding and trading forums.
Each internet site you visit might have its very own specific phrases, but generally speaking the most widespread terms are located in the listing below.
TTFN…
B&M = Brick & Mortar
B1G1F = Get A single Get 1 Totally free
BOGO = (the exact same as B1G1), Buy One, Get A single (normally free)
C/O = Cash Off or Cents Off
CPN = Coupon
CRT = Funds Register Tape
CSR = Consumer Support Reps
CVS = A pharmacy/drug store like Rite-Help
DB = Dear/Darling/Darn Brother
DCRT = Dated Income Register Receipt
DD* = Dear/Darling/Darn Daughter
DG = Dear/Darling/Darn Girlfriend
DH = Dear/Darling/Darn Husband
DND = Do Not Double
DS* = Dear/Darling/Darn Son
DUPES = Duplicates
DW = Dear/Darling/Darn Wife
EB = Added Bucks (CVS)
ECB = Further Care Bucks (CVS)
ESR = Simple Saver Rebate (Walgreens month-to-month rebate)
FAB = From an additional Board
GC = Gift Certificate
GDA = Great deal alert
GWP = Present With Purchase
H/F = Dealing with Fee
HT/HGT = Hang tag
ISO = In Search Of
LMK = Let Me Know
LOL = Laughing Out Loud and/or Tons of Luck
LPG = Reduce Value Guarantee
LSASE = Lengthy self addressed stamped envelope
MIB = Mint in Box
MIL = Mom-in-Law
MMV = Mileage Could Fluctuate
MS = Mystery Shopper
NAZ = Title Handle 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 allow me know
POB = Publish Workplace Box
POP = Evidence of Acquire
PP = Acquire Price tag
PPHF = PayPal Managing charge
PREM (Premium) = An item received from a refund provide.
PSTG = Postage
Qualifier (Q)= Evidence of Buy.
RAOK = Random Act of Kindness
RP = Rewards Plans
SAHM = Remain At House Mom
SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
SMP = Specially Marked Packages
TMF = Try Me Totally 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 checklist
WAHM = Operate at residence mom
Winetags = coupons located about the neck of a wine bottle
YMMV = Your Merchandise (or Mileage) May possibly Vary
* (Include an S for step – so DSD means Dear/Darling/Darn Step-Daughter)
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By justcrazyforit2 on 2010-01-06 19:15:52
