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Groupon Reviews Summary

Groupon has a rating of 1.8 stars from 5,284 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Groupon most frequently mention customer service, credit card and fine print. Groupon ranks 242nd among Daily Deals sites.

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California
4 reviews
21 helpful votes
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At first I was hesitating to actually order a Groupon item, but I have not yet been disappointed. Be aware, however, you need to scroll down and read everything. Sometimes the fine print will determine whether or not you will ultimately order that item. Example: Make sure you check the location of a car wash or car service before purchasing.

Date of experience: May 23, 2016
Colombia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Groupon
May 23, 2016

Las cosas llegan denmasiado rapido y funciona a la perfeccion

Date of experience: May 23, 2016
New Jersey
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Makes sure to read offer carefully! Services offered maybe better than products sold.

Date of experience: May 23, 2016
Pennsylvania
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Go Groupon.
May 24, 2016

Good deals on many items, places, trips, etc... I went to Vegas & stayed in a 4 star hotel/casino with pool, restaurants, etc. for 5 nights at a cost of $128.79 in full total with a Groupon deal. :) It was the best & much needed.

Date of experience: May 23, 2016
GB
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Letting themselves down by not vetting companies properly

Date of experience: May 22, 2016
Brazil
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Excelente site para compras. Encontramos muitas coisa barata por a compra ser coletiva

Date of experience: May 21, 2016
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Really terrible
May 21, 2016

After 12 days of chasing up my item I still havnt received it, after speaking to customer advisor step who assured me if have it by this Friday just gone, and now its Saturday and i have spoken to Groupon 7 times and still no parcel. Money left my account a week ago

Date of experience: May 21, 2016
India
6 reviews
7 helpful votes
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So far so good
May 22, 2016

I have used Groupon a couple of times and so far I have enjoyed the experience

Date of experience: May 21, 2016
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Item promised to be delivered in a week. Its now almost a month later and item has still not turned up. Have spoken to customer services each time but they don't actually provide a service. Just keep saying that they have escalated it and I will get an email. It is late already - way too late (intended as a birthday present) so why do I have to wait another 10 working days (yes - two weeks) just to escalate my complaint? I know what's coming - will have to wait another stupidly long time to get a refund. Just don't bother buying from them.

Date of experience: May 20, 2016
Illinois
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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GO GO GROUPON!
May 18, 2016

When you want a GOOD deal... GO to GROUPON! They offer everything... sometimes even the kitchen sink. You never know what you are going to find... but I can assure you-you will find something delicious to eat at a discount, a form of excellent entertainment at a discount, and/or a Groupon Get-away with a discount! Not to mention all the Spa & Relaxation and Salon Service offers they make available to everyone in wherever YOUR area is... I promise!
I must mention also that GROUPON always stands behind their purchases. They have excellent customer service... which is very prompt and polite. You will feel taken care of, that is why you will keep coming back.
Good Times=GROUPON. Make plans and let everyone know about it-you will earn $$$ for your referrals. The good times go on and on...

AND. I forgot to mention... it cost ZERO $$$ to join.
What a great GROUP to be a part of.
Get your GROUP-ON Today. You will thank me, have fun! :)

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Downhill fast
May 18, 2016

No discount is worth the embarrassment of having two concert seats purchased the same time obeying all the famous fine print and not seated together. At groupon customer service is an oxymoron. They mess up and have no accountability. We need another player to rise in their market and end the misery.

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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On 2 occasions I have placed an order on the same product that was ordered and both times a few days later Groupon was unable to provide the product. Issued a long letter via email (generic I'm sure) stating their apologies and how this was unacceptable and will be refunding me.
Well, being in Canada the refund is less in the end because of Visa fees. Groupon should be responsible for these fees especially when it is their fault for the refund to begin with.
FYI, the product was Dolce & Gabana Perfume and a Starbucks card that is only available in the U.S., but being sent through to Canadians.
These fees should be refunded directly to my credit card and not in Groupon Bucks. I will NEVER shop with Groupon again along with my friends and family. For a company which is growing and will not honour their mistakes fairly is unjust.

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
Canada
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Hairdo and No Hair
May 18, 2016

Great deals on local hair removal and Hair stylists. That's what I usually buy. But I also have purchased jewelry... and I've seen some great restaurant deals.

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They take 50% of what ever you sell this is rip off...

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Purchase a convertible pet steps. Found product is flimsy. My pet doesnt use it and i put in closet. Until recently, i put up again next to my bed again. Pet still does not use it. One day i found the screws become loose. I found the screws dont fit well with the wood. It fell apart completely. Groupon said it is too late to return it. Terrible customer service and selling low quality products. The price is not the lowest. All prices gave been jack up to the roof to start with before discount.

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
Japan
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have purchased 4 chrome tablets on Groupon. Two were delivered on-time and the other two were never mailed out. I have to call few times to Groupon Customer support team and explain my situation. The support team is from a different country and never truly understood the issue. Few days later, I was so fed-up and reached-out via email and the customer care person said, the product was shipped but they will issue a credit since it was so delayed etc and it was a gift from Groupon and keep the tablets.

The story never ends, I got the package and never opened it. And I was looking for my money and it was never credited to my account. After several follow-up with team, they came back and said they messed up in their response and I need to return the product. So I have mailed the product back to them. On their website it shows they only credited me for a single chrome tablet and not the second one. When I reached out to them via call center it was a disaster again. Standard response that they are still processing the package. Indeed, it is all in one packet.

Surprise, I got an email from Groupon while I am debating with call center rep that they never shipped the second item ( my bad, I never opened the package) and they will try to process another credit. I informed the rep the same but she still thinks that there is another package to be received from no-where. Gosh, it is such a mess and still I did not receive the credit for both items approximately, $89.

Groupon service used to be very good few years ago and very responsive and not anymore. I will never ever shop on with them. No matter how good the deal is. I have no faith that I will receive my credit.

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
India
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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One app has so many offers to offer. No one is better than groupon.

Date of experience: May 17, 2016
Canada
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Some great deals
May 18, 2016

You can get great deals... Not all though are great, I've seen some that weren't really worth it. Just know the original price before buying.

Date of experience: May 16, 2016
Rhode Island
1 review
25 helpful votes
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I'd like to personally thank Ideel(i) for the horrible business decision to allow Groupon to purchase the company. Since the acquisition I have saved so much money. My mail-person would also like to thank you, they no longer have to lug box after box to my doorstep now that I no longer shop (or even browse) Groupon for Ideel(i) items. It's not the same, but I'M RICH now! A little shabbier looking, but RICH!
This would actually make for a great B-school or Marketing case study. Professors should use this as an example of considerations for M&A activities. Who would have thought brand loyalists would so quickly flee after what should have been a behind the scenes change of ownership?
Funny thing is I LOVED both Groupon and Ideel(i)... I mean LOVED! I haven't made a Groupon or Ideel(i) purchase in over 8 months (or 245 days as us daily deal lovers speak).
Farewell Groupon! It was nice knowing ya Ideel(i)! Hello EAST SIDE- "moving on up! To the East Side... to that Deluxe Apartment in the skyyyyyy!"

Date of experience: May 16, 2016
Nebraska
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I was sold two vouchers to businesses that were closed and not refunded. My husbands account was hacked into on their site. Customer survice is absolutely rude and even the businesses visit through them say they are awful to work with.

Date of experience: May 16, 2016

From the business

Groupon is the largest "daily deal" site, selling vouchers for discounted local experiences and services such as restaurants and spas, as well as travel packages, shopping, and a number of other items. Vouchers are purchased upfront and typically must be redeemed by a certain date, after which time Groupons expire. To businesses Groupon markets itself as a way to drive new customers. Groupon is a public company (NASDAQ: GRPN) and is based in Chicago, IL.


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