Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What Do The Abbreviations Used Mean?

Hot Coupon World members tend to use a language all our own. Here is a list of the most commonly used abbreviations and acronyms.

• AC = After Coupon
• ACTUALS = The actual item as opposed to a coupon for it (an item from your stockpile)
• ADDIE = Address
• AR = After Rebate
• BIL = Brother-in-law
• BLINKIES - in-store smartsource coupon dispensed near product, usually from red blinking box
• BOGO or B1G1F = Buy one get one free
• BOLO = Be On the Lookout
• BTFE = Box Tops for Education
• BTW = By the way
• B&M - Brick & Mortar, as opposed to an online store
• CAT or Catalina = coupon dispensed at register after purchase, usually has a red border
• CBAD = Chef Boyardee
• CLFE = Campbell's Labels for Education
• CO = cents off coupon
• COH = Cut Out Hunger
• CRT = Cash register tape
• CYE = Check your email
• DB = The HotCouponWorld database
• DCRT = Dated cash register tape
• DCRTC = Dated cash register tape with the price circled
• DD = Dear Daughter
• DH = Dear husband
• DIL = Daughter-in-law
• DS = Dear Son
• DW = Dear Wife
• DND = Do Not Double (the coupon is not supposed to be doubled)
• DOUBLE COUPON = coupon that a grocery store doubles in value
• ECB - CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases
• ENVIE = Envelope
• EPOP = Each pay own postage (trading term)
• ESR = EasySaver Rebate (Walgreens Monthly Rebate)
• ETA = Edited to add
• FAR = Free After Rebate
• FIL = Father-in-law
• FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free
• FSOT = For Sale or Trade
• GDA = Good Deal Alert
• GG = Grocery Game
• HBA = The health and beauty aid section in the grocery store
• HCW = Hot Coupon World
• HDA = Hot Deal Alert or Home Delivered Ad
• HL = Have list
• HT or HGT = Hang tags for refunds or coupons hanging on a product
• HTH = Hope this / that helps
• IMO = In My Opinion
• IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
• ISO = In Search Of
• IDSO = In Desperate Search Of
• IVC = Walgreen's Instant Value Coupon ( Found in the monthly EasySaver Catalog )
• IVDSO = In Very Desperate Search Of
• IP = Internet Printable
• JMHO = Just My Humble Opinion
• KWIM = Know what I mean?
• LFE = Campbell's Labels for Education
• LMK = Let Me Know
• LOL = Laugh/Laughing Out Loud
• MIL = Mother-in-law
• MIR = Mail In Rebate
• NAZ = Name, address, zip code
• NED = No expiration date
• NP = No problem
• NBPN = No Beer Purchase Necessary
• NWPN = No wine purchase necessary
• OAS = a coupon that is good on one purchase, any size
• OOP = Out of Pocket
• OOS = Out of Stock
• OP = Original Poster; Author of a thread
• OSI = On a single item
• OYNO = On your next order
• OT = Off Topic
• P&G = Proctor & Gamble Sunday supplement coupons
• PEELIE = coupon that you peel off the package
• PITA = Pain in the ***
• PLMK = Please Let Me Know
• PM = Private Message
• POP = Proof of purchase
• PP = purchase price
• PPHF = Pay-pal handling fee
• PSA = Prices Starting At or Public Service Announcement
• Q or QUALIFIER = The POP required for a refund offer that is physically taken from that package
• RAOK = Random act of kindness
• RC = Rain-check
• RP = Red Plum Sunday Supplement Coupons (formerly Valassis)
• RR = Register Rewards
• SAHM = Stay At Home Mom
• SAHW = Say At Home Wife
• SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
• SCR = Rite Aid Single Check Rebate
• SD = Store Display
• SF = Store form
• SIL = Son or sister in law
• SMP = Specially Marked Packages
• SS = Smart Source or Sunday Supplement coupons
• STACKING = Some stores allow the use of more than one coupon per item, IF the coupon itself does not restrict such usage.
• SUPER DOUBLES or DOUBLES = coupons that are doubled $1 + in value (IE, a $1 coupon = $2, etc)
• TEAR PAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
• TIA = Thanks in advance
• TMF = Try Me Free
• TRIPLE COUPON = a coupon that a grocery store triples in value
• TYVM = Thank you very much
• V = Valassis Sunday supplement coupons
• WINE TAG = coupon, usually for $ off any meat, cheese or produce.
• WL = wish-list
• WPN = Wine purchase necessary
• WSL = while supplies last
• WT = winetag
• WYB = When You Buy
• YGEM = You've got a email
• YGPM = You've got a private message!
• YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary= success of the attempt may vary at your store
• YVW = Your very welcome

Store Abbreviations

• ALBIES = Albertsons
• CVS = Consumer Value Store
• KG = Kroger
• KM = K-Mart
• ST = Super Target
• SWM = Super Walmart
• SW = Safeway
• WAG = Walgreens
• WD = Winn Dixie
• WM = Walmart
• TG = Target

There are many internet abbreviations used and there is no way we can list them all. But if you find an abbreviation that is used and not listed here we suggest that you Google it to see what it means.

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Q: How Do I Sign Up For The Hot Coupon World Newsletters?

To join is simple just click on this link: Join Our Email Newsletter and fill out the information.

Please note that only your first name, last name, and birth-date are required information but providing your physical mailing address helps us when we run future newsletter only contests.

We hope to provide our members with helpful tips and hints as they move along in their savings adventure. From articles, member spotlights, stockpile pictures, guides on organizing, recipes, quizzes, puzzles, and more!


Currently there are 3 newsletters that Hot Coupon World sends out

• Hot Coupon World News Flash - Will now be sent bi-monthly
• Hot Coupon World CVS Flash - Weekly
• Hot Coupon World Database Flash - Weekly

We may opt at a later time to add other store newsletters.

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Q: How Do I Add A Custom Status To My Profile?

The administrators have disabled custom status titles. Members are not allowed to give themselves a custom title. Occasionally the administrators may give members a custom title based on a relationship with the member. However begging or asking for a custom title is discouraged and will not increase your chances of the administrators giving you a custom title.

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Q: What Are The Blog Entry Options?


Members have two (2) blog entry options. They are:

• Allow comments to be posted: The Allow comments to be posted option controls the commenting ability of your viewers. When this option is disabled, only you and blog moderators will be able to comment on the entry. If you are allowed to edit entries, you may turn this option on and off after an entry has been published to control the commenting ability as time passed. You may set the default for this choice in the Blog Control Panel.
• Moderate comments before posting: The Moderate comments before posting option controls the visibility of comments. When this option is enabled, comments by anyone other than you and blog moderators are invisible until you approve them. If you are allowed to edit entries, you may turn this option on and off after an entry has been published to control the visibility of new comments as time passed. You may set the default for this choice in the Blog Control Panel

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Q: How Do I Change My Username?


There are no setting permissions for members to change thier usernames. In certain circumstances the administrators of Hot Coupon World may grant special requests for a username change. These special circumstances may include:

• Reasons of personal privacy (if a member has signed up with a username that that includes their email address, real name, or location)
• Change in family dynamics (if a member has a username that reflects how many children they have for example, and that member has had a new baby, then we may consider a name change to reflect that).

We will NOT however change usernames just because someone does not like the username they choose.

To request a change in username please send a Private Message to one of the administrators (queenofthehivemomof5, hotcouponmama, or sbp).

In your request, please clearly state the reason you are requesting a username change as well as the username you would like to change to.

If you request is acceptable the administrators will change your username. If it is denied they will let you know the reason why your request was denied.

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Q: What Is Bumping?

Bumping is the act of replying to a post with the intent of "bumping" it to the top of the forum in order for it to be more visibly seen by other members.

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Q: How Do I Reply To A Private Message?

If you are able to view a private message that you have received you will see a button that reads "Reply" at the lower right hand corner of the private message page.

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