ARGANG'S FRUGAL CORNER: Down Time

Sorry for slacking on my site....things have been hectic around here! I have only had time to make quick dashes to Publix and not blog on the bargains. I hope to start back up this Thursday 9/17 so keep your eyes open for lots of savings!!!!

Publix Coupon Rules

Shopping at Publix can be fun and rewarding. All my Rules are based on the stores in and around Gainesville, Florida. If you are in another area, please check with your local Publix. Most rules are for all stores.

Types of coupons you can use at Publix.

Manufacture
Competitor
Store
Printed

How to use coupons at Publix.

Manufacture coupons, you can have a coupon for each item you buy. This means if you are buying BOGO (buy one get one free) you may use two coupons.

Competitor coupons you may STACK with a manufacture coupon.
Example: Target $1.00 DiGornio and Manufacture $1.00 that is two dollars off.
Our Publix here in gainesville excepts the Kmart $5 off $50, $10 off $100. They also except the CVS dollars and Walgreen Registry Rewards.

Store coupons maybe used with any combination of coupons.
Example: Target + Manufacture + Publix

Printed coupons are mostly manufacture. I have heard of some Publix not excepting them, ours here in Gainesville still does. (Do not photo copy)

Lingo and Abbreviations

$1/2 (and the like) One dollar off two items.
B2G1 = Buy Two Get One Free
Blinkie = Coupon that you find on shelves in the SmartSource machine-usually has a blinking light.
Cat or Catalina. The coupons that print off with your receipt (usually from a machine directly beside the cash register)
CRT = Cash Register Tape (your receipt)
ECB = Extra Care Buck-(CVS cash)This coupon prints at the end of your receipts and can be used to pay like cash at CVS stores. Earned via a rewards card for specific purchases. Watch the expiration dates on these!
ES = Easy Saver. Monthly rebate and coupon book at Walgreens
FAR = Free After Rebate
FLIP-Food Lion Internet Printable. Food Lion has weekly coupons that can be printed and can be used at Publix as a competitor coupon (if your store considers Food Lion a competitor)
Hangtag-coupon that is hanging from a tag around a bottle or jar.
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
IVC = Instant Value Coupon at Walgreens. Found in either the ES book and/or in the weekly ad.
MFR = manufacturer coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
NWPN-No wine purchase necessary (applies to wine tag coupons) meaning you do not have to buy the wine to use the coupon
OYNO = On Your Next Order
OOP = Out of Pocket. The amount you actually spend.
Overage-This is money you earn when a coupon amount exceeded the purchase price of an item.
Peelie = Coupon found on the package of a product that can be peeled.
PG = Proctor and Gamble another insert that comes in your local paper.
(RC) Rain Check = When a store is out of a sale item, many stores offer a rain check that allows you to get the sale price whenever the item comes back in stock and at your convenience. Each store has different policies on expiration date-this will usually be listed ON the rain check!
RP = Redplum. Coupon insert that comes in your local paper.
RR = Register Rewards. Catalina from Walgreens. Watch the expiration dates-these often expire quickly!
SS = SmartSource. Coupon insert that comes in your local paper.
Tearpad -these are coupons that are on a tearpad usually located on a display or shelf near the item.
TMF-Try Me Free. Form that usually require you to mail in proof of purchase for a full refund.
UPC= The bar code that is scanned to determine pricing. Often needed to fulfill MIR’s.
WAGS = Walgreens
WT = Wine Tag. Coupon found around the neck of a wine bottle.

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September 13, 2009

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