View Full Version : Cheapassgamer.com Acronym FAQ
Osh Kosh B'iotch
10-21-2003, 10:37 AM
I figure we should start a place to clear up some acronyms for any newbies that come along. Feel free to add some:
Cheapassgamer.com Acronym FAQ
AC = After coupon
AR = After rebate
BB = Best Buy
B&M = Brick & mortar (ie the actual store, not online)
CAG = Cheap Ass Gamer (the site or a user)
CC = Circuit City
CML = Check My List
CSR = Customer Service Representitive
DOA = Dead on arrival (deal never was attainable)
DEAD = Deal has ended
FAR = Free after rebate
FS/FT = For Sale / For Trade
GGC = Gamer Gift Card (at Best Buy)
GH = Greatest Hits (PS2 budget game line)
MIR = Mail in rebate
OOS = Out of stock
OP = Original poster
PC = Player's Choice (GC budget game line)
PH = Platinum Hits (XBox budget game line)
PM = Private Message (sometimes Price Match, check context)
PO = Pre-owned
TRU = Toys R Us
YMMV = Your mileage may vary (deals may not be good at all locations)
BigDirty
10-21-2003, 11:02 AM
CAG- Cheap Ass Gamer (can refer to the site, or the user(s))
Mulliga
10-21-2003, 11:40 AM
Good idea.
BB - Best Buy (or Blockbuster's, but Best Buy most of the time)
Demon-Xanth
10-21-2003, 11:41 AM
AR: After Rebate
thingsfallnapart
10-21-2003, 11:59 AM
FAD: Fat Ass Deal : one of the best around
Anonymous
10-21-2003, 12:21 PM
Good idea.
BB - Best Buy (or Blockbuster's, but Best Buy most of the time)
I would like to propose that we reserve BB to mean BestBuy only, and actually spell out Blockbuster. I don't think the extra typing will hurt anyone, especially since I have never personally seen a good deal at Blockbuster. Of course, I haven't been in there in a long time, so they may have changed, but they used to sell 3 year old, used games, sometimes badly scratched, often without case or instructions, for a percentage off of original retail. Like $25-$35 For a game that is already down to $10-$15, new, in most stores
guessed
10-21-2003, 01:14 PM
Good idea.
BB - Best Buy (or Blockbuster's, but Best Buy most of the time)
I would like to propose that we reserve BB to mean BestBuy only, and actually spell out Blockbuster. I don't think the extra typing will hurt anyone, especially since I have never personally seen a good deal at Blockbuster. Of course, I haven't been in there in a long time, so they may have changed, but they used to sell 3 year old, used games, sometimes badly scratched, often without case or instructions, for a percentage off of original retail. Like $25-$35 For a game that is already down to $10-$15, new, in most stores
Don't know why it put this in as anonymous, I wrote it. BTW, good idea for a thread.
DisturbedZen
10-21-2003, 11:19 PM
I would think Xbox ones would be PH? For Platinum HIt.. And myself didnt know what B&M was.. =/
TRU=Toys R Us
Osh Kosh B'iotch
10-22-2003, 12:08 AM
You're right, AzN. Fixed it and good addition.
CheapyD
10-23-2003, 01:18 PM
osh kosh biotch, great idea!
I'll be editing your list from time to time.
Hope you don't mind.
guessed
10-23-2003, 01:45 PM
This suggestion may be overkill, but since the big N has been nice enough to offer the Player's choice titles with 2 levels of MSRP (20 & 30 ($30 for a "value" title? They have clearly never seen the likes of us)), perhaps we could use PC2 and PC3 to distinguish between them? Again, it may be overkill, and I'm not even sure if I like the idea. Personally, I'd like to call them all greatest hits, regardless of system, it just seems easier.
Osh Kosh B'iotch
10-23-2003, 01:53 PM
CheapyD, no problem. In fact, I'm wondering whether I should just combine all the additions into the first post (giving thanks to the people who add of course). This way it'll be easier to read instead of having to scroll. Your call, let me know.
guessed, I was kind of hesistant to even include all the budget acronyms on the list because, aside from GH for PS2, they are rarely even used. My original intent was never to set a standard, but just to clarify whats common already on the boards. If it does become commonplace to list titles like that, I will update the list. Thanks for the suggestion.
defender
12-09-2003, 03:41 AM
VGD-VideoGameDeals.com
Sorry but I couldnt resist.
CaboWabo
12-09-2003, 05:39 AM
Defender,
I checked out your site. You're selling Pikmin for $53 and Starfox Adventures for $48? Wow those are some great deals.
is that defender's website?
jt2k3
01-01-2004, 12:23 AM
B&M = Brick and Morter (real store)
Wshakspear
01-10-2004, 02:18 PM
Actually, heres one to be decoded...i keep seeing IIRC everywhere. what the hell is that?
IIRC = If I Remember Correctly
Wshakspear
01-10-2004, 02:48 PM
Ahhh. thanks.
that makes why too much sense in context...
JediSB
01-14-2004, 12:46 PM
Some more I've seen here that should be added to the list:
FW - Fatwallet.com
SD - anyone know? I think it was a deal finding type web site.
TNL - another deal finding web site?
FKL - I've only seen it used once, in the context of "but that place (online store) has no FKL." I have no idea.
evilmax17
01-14-2004, 01:02 PM
Great idea! The one that always got me was YMMV
guessed
01-14-2004, 01:09 PM
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PM = Price match
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PM is also often used for Private Message, so watch out for context.
Edit: fixed my ending quote tag.
Osh Kosh B'iotch
01-14-2004, 01:54 PM
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PM = Price match
...
PM is also often used for Private Message, so watch out for context.
Good call. It seems to be Private Message more ofter with all the trades going on. Thanks for the look out. Updated.
gamefreak117
02-02-2004, 08:12 PM
MIR = Main in Rebate
SS4Brolly
02-02-2004, 10:32 PM
MIR added
Anonymous
02-02-2004, 10:33 PM
Doesn't it make more sense to make YMMV your MORTAR may vary?
daphatty
02-07-2004, 12:41 PM
This thread should be stickied in the Post Your Own CAD forum since everyone checks there first.
WhipSmartBanky
02-07-2004, 12:57 PM
Some more I've seen here that should be added to the list:
FW - Fatwallet.com
SD - anyone know? I think it was a deal finding type web site.
TNL - another deal finding web site?
FKL - I've only seen it used once, in the context of "but that place (online store) has no FKL." I have no idea.
They probably shouldn't be added to the list until somebody figures out what they mean. :lol:
daphatty
02-07-2004, 01:12 PM
SD = www.slickdeals.net
Mr. Anderson
03-18-2004, 03:59 AM
How about IMO = In My Opinion?
greyzieoriental
03-18-2004, 04:13 AM
whats Pwned mean?
Mr. Anderson
03-18-2004, 04:33 AM
"Pwned" means "owned", just a little more geeky.
dragonzknight
03-29-2004, 11:17 PM
what does LUE and SASE stand for?
punqsux
04-12-2004, 12:46 AM
life, universe, and everything (a board on gamefaqs) sase is self addressed stamped envelope
magilacudy
04-12-2004, 12:53 AM
Ok cool. I was wondering about LUE, hoping it wasn't referring to a freakish alien basketball player.
LUE is the smut of gamefaqs, and i love it!
ZForce915
04-30-2004, 01:28 PM
BOGO = Buy one get one. It comes up every so often.
WSB = WhipSmartBanky. Come on, he has earned his own acronym
doraemonkerpal
05-19-2004, 07:51 PM
this should be stickied.
Missingdata
05-19-2004, 07:55 PM
What does Shaq fu mean?
doraemonkerpal
05-19-2004, 08:17 PM
What does Shaq fu mean?
it's a replacement for the "f-word," hehe.
Steggy
05-19-2004, 08:26 PM
fuck is a replacement for the word fuck. lol. This is a very helpful thread, half the acronyms i didnt know!
SneakyPenguin
05-19-2004, 08:32 PM
IKIK
I kid, I kid.
It may have been created by magilacudy, but everyone uses it. It's just a great acronym.
fieldkillah
05-21-2004, 11:53 PM
How about BBV for blockbuster, just in case there is a good deal there.
bignick
05-21-2004, 11:54 PM
BN - Big Nick
SneakyPenguin
05-21-2004, 11:56 PM
GG = Grammar Gestapo (I'm getting tired of typing that)
jmon22
05-21-2004, 11:58 PM
SD=Slick Deals
bignick
05-22-2004, 12:12 AM
I think a few acronyms should be lowercase too like ymmv and b&m.
red flare graf
05-23-2004, 12:05 AM
I think the majority of the acronyms everyone is listing are pretty much useless to the site.
GH isn't just PS2, though. It's PSone as well.
Acrylic
05-30-2004, 04:29 PM
Well, we should also include normal acronyms like
OMG = Oh my gosh (or oh my god)
FAQ = Frequently asked questions
LOL = Laugh out loud (sometimes laugh online)
ROTFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
LMAO = Laughing my ass off
So put those in, help the internet illiterate! :)
skcll
06-20-2004, 08:24 PM
How about OOS? that one stumped a few seconds ago (before I figured it out by resting my mouse on it).
Gothic Walrus
10-03-2004, 09:10 PM
It would be making the site completely anal retentive, but it might not hurt to add the console acronyms to the database. You never know when someone's going to ask what NES means...
Logain8955
10-19-2004, 04:01 PM
The one acronym that's stumping me is FYE, anyone know what this one means?
Cornfedwb
10-19-2004, 04:04 PM
The one acronym that's stumping me is FYE, anyone know what this one means?
FYE is a retail store, located in many many malls. They used to be Coconuts (as well as a few other names).
guessed
10-19-2004, 04:09 PM
The one acronym that's stumping me is FYE, anyone know what this one means?
FYE is a retail store, located in many many malls. They used to be Coconuts (as well as a few other names).
And it stands for "For Your Entertainment".
zionoverfire
10-19-2004, 04:17 PM
The one acronym that's stumping me is FYE, anyone know what this one means?
FYE is a retail store, located in many many malls. They used to be Coconuts (as well as a few other names).
And it stands for "For Your Entertainment".
.... and exorbinant prices.
AnthonyRoundtree
10-19-2004, 04:20 PM
CSM - Customer Service Manager
The retail employee usually in charge of Price Match/Return/Exchange issues commonly occuring within most larger retail outlets.
Often, a debate between a cashier and a CAGer can usually only be resolved by a CSM. These managers usually bear the ability to override a register when a cashier has acted in haste while you are trying to save money by their own rules.
*beeeeeeep*
"CSM to the courtesy desk for an override, I need a CSM to the courtesy desk for an override."
AnthonyRoundtree
10-19-2004, 11:40 PM
How about BBV for blockbuster, just in case there is a good deal there.
I agree...
I hate having BB Stand for Borst Buy and Blockbuster at the same time...
we should steer towards BB for Best Buy and BBV for Blockbuster.
phil6232
11-19-2004, 05:26 PM
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fashoinfightpause
12-31-2004, 09:15 PM
what does CML mean?
zionoverfire
12-31-2004, 09:19 PM
How about BBV for blockbuster, just in case there is a good deal there.
I agree...
I hate having BB Stand for Borst Buy and Blockbuster at the same time...
we should steer towards BB for Best Buy and BBV for Blockbuster.
Yes that would be a great idea, I wonder if anyone would start doing it though.
CaseyRyback
01-01-2005, 11:41 PM
don't know if this was mentioned yet, but what about a PC acronym for the Player's Choice line for the Gamecube. there is one for PH and GH, but not one for PC
smalien1
01-01-2005, 11:51 PM
It's on the list but it doesn't get underlined, prolly because of Personal Computer
CaseyRyback
01-02-2005, 12:20 AM
It's on the list but it doesn't get underlined, prolly because of Personal Computer
yea I did not even think of that.
xenoman80
01-27-2005, 01:46 PM
what does bump mean?
smalien1
01-27-2005, 04:17 PM
what does bump mean?
When someone wants their trade list to go to the top of the Recently Posted in list they post 'Bump'
ECW_fan
03-20-2005, 01:18 AM
What is OOT?