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COUPON GLOSSARY

• Dollar Off ? Dollar Off Coupons are among the most desired online shopping promotions. They are typically limited-time offers that include a Coupon Code necessary to receive the discount. Oftentimes, a Dollar Off Coupon will have a minimum purchase requirement. (For example, get $25 off any purchase over $150.) As with all Coupon Code promotions, be sure to copy down the code exactly to get credit for the discount.

   

  Percentage Off ? Percentage Off Coupons are one of the most popular online shopping promotions. They usually include a specific coupon code needed to receive the discount. Percentage Off Coupon Codes can range from a small discount such as 2% all the way up to 50% or 60% off. Also, it is not unusual for the store to require a minimum purchase. (For example, get 15% off any purchase over $100.) Frequently, these promotions only run for a limited time so make sure you take advantage while they are available. Be sure to copy the Coupon Code correctly and enter it in the promotion box during checkout.

   

  BOGO ? BOGO is an acronym that stands for Buy One Get One. An example of a BOGO deal is Buy One pair of shoes and Get One pair for half price. BOGO deals do not typically require a Coupon Code. Click on the deal link and the offer will be on the store's web site.

   

  Clearance ? Clearance deals are similar to sales. However, clearance products typically remain on clearance until they are sold out. There may not be a specific Coupon Code needed for a Clearance deal. In this case, just click on the link and the sale prices will be reflected on the store web site.

   

  Coupon Code ? This is a specific code included with the offer. Copy this code to use it at check-out to get your discount. Be careful not to include any spaces as that could stop the coupon code from working.

   

  Deal Of The Day ? Some stores feature a Deal Of The Day. This is a promotion for a great deal on a specific product for one day only. ShopGala.com will sometimes have exclusive Deal Of The Day offers that will not be found elsewhere on the internet. Check our Deal Of The Day section every day for big savings on new products every day.

   

  Free Shipping ? Free Shipping is the most popular online store promotion. Oftentimes you will need to make a minimum purchase in order to receive Free Shipping. (For example, Free Shipping with $100+ purchase.) If there is not a specific Coupon Code associated with the Free Shipping offer you are interested in, just click the link as you do not need a Coupon Code to redeem this offer.

   

  Gifts With Purchase deals are usually packaged with a minimum purchase. (For example, spend $75 and get a free widget valued at $25.) There may not be a specific Coupon Code needed for a Gift With Purchase deal. In this case, just click on the link and the offer will be reflected on the store web site. Additionally, sometimes a store will include a random free gift or sample in their packaging.

   

  New Customer ? A New Customer promotion is a deal that applies to someone who has never purchased at this online store before. If you have purchased before at this store and would like to take advantage of the offer, you can create a new profile when checking out. You will have to use a new email address and new credit card.

   

  Promo Code / Promotional Code ? This works the same as the Coupon Code. Different online stores call their codes by different names.

   

   

  Rebate ? Rebate deals usually require you to print a rebate form and send it back with a proof of purchase. There is usually significant savings on a rebate deal but you must remember to redeem the offer to get your rebate check. It can take up to 12 weeks to get your rebate check.

   

  Sale ? Sales are limited time offers that can apply to a specific product, category of products or everything in the store. There may not be a specific Coupon Code needed for a sale. In this case, just click on the link and the sale prices will be reflected on the store web site.

   

  Stackable ? Stackable Coupons are Coupon Codes that can be used in addition to other Coupon Codes or offers. If a store has more than one Coupon Code available, it is likely that you will need to choose only one Coupon to use. However, if you see a Stackable Coupon Code you can Stack that Coupon Code with another one and get more savings! These are rare so make sure you jump on any deal that includes a Stackable Coupon Code.