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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.

service
681
value
624
shipping
459
returns
532
quality
536
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California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Poor quilaty
April 21, 2015

I have ordered a few things. One package was completely open with the item floating around in the shipping bag. I ordered a bed set. The sheets are so thin they fell like they might rip. I think if I was the conforter it might bunch up. I order some tanks and the sizing is all messed up, know I am hoping they will let me return them. I will not be ordering material items through them again..

Date of experience: April 20, 2015
Florida
6 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Honestly I tend to buy groupon's for new places that have opened up as a great way to check what is new int he area and have found quite a few new restaurants that I may not have tried otherwise. Love the service!

Date of experience: April 20, 2015
India
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Extremely Poor
April 20, 2015

Very poor service, pathetic customer service. Waste of my money. Very boring website.

Horrible experience. Will never open this website in my life

Date of experience: April 20, 2015
Kansas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Never delievered
April 18, 2015

I order a product, never received. Groupon Customer Support told me to contact the supplier. Still no product. This is theft.

Date of experience: April 18, 2015
Massachusetts
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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HORRIBLE
April 17, 2015

I had used this site prior to the complete re-design, and it had been a lovely experience. THIS IS NOT THE CASE ANYMORE! I spent $200 on clothing and express shipping only to receive a call the following day from the "loss prevention department" stating that I needed to call back and speak to someone or my order would be cancelled in 24 hours?! I've called back, left messages, and spent over an hour doing the online chat with customer service. CUSTOMER SERVICE said they could not access the information to find out why a hold was put on my package, that they could not help me or let me speak to anyone that could help me--but that they would reach out to the "loss prevention department" who would then get back to me between 24-48 hours--which is the opposite of helpful when I was told 4 hours prior that my order would be cancelled in 24 hours. They placed me in an impossible position and literally no one helped me. What a terrible way of doing business! With this kind of failure to complete orders and communicate or help customers, Ideeli is not going to be in business much longer. Management and structuring of the departments is sloppy at best. Pathetic CEO and COO... If anyone from this elusive "loss prevention department" sees this, it would be great of you to actually do your job and call me back! THANKS!

Date of experience: April 17, 2015
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Katherine,
Thanks for reaching out to me via Sitejabber.
I’ve checked with the Loss Prevention department, and it looks like your order was confirmed and it should ship out today.
I’m very sorry for any inconvenience this process has caused you, but we take security very serious - both for our members’ sake, and for the security of our business. Please note that there should be no further delay in receiving your items now that your order has been confirmed.
Please do not hesitate to let me know if I may be of any further assistance.

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Return
April 16, 2015

The only reason im giving 1 star I because i cannot proceed without giving atleast one star. Watch out free return apparently means $8.95 to Ideel. Horrible customer service stay away from this company!

Date of experience: April 16, 2015
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi, Maria,

Thank you for reaching out to us via Site Jabber.

I apologize if there are any miscommunications in regards to our return policy. We do offer free returns for store credit, per the return information listed on our website. We offer 2 return options: Store credit for the purchase price of the item and free return shipping, or a refund in your original form of payment minus a $8.95 return shipping fee. You can view the full return policy here: https://support.ideel.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/72

I am more than happy to extend a one time courtesy and waive the return shipping fee to apologize for any confusion relating to our return options. Please send me a private message with your order number or return number and I will have our customer service team take care of that right away.

Please do not hesitate to let me know if I may be of any further assistance.

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Don't buy
April 14, 2015

My first time ordering success now tbat i had free shipping nothing and its horrible they charge my account twice im sick of these places no phone number just shop im contacting groupon since they market for them

Date of experience: April 14, 2015
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi, Marie!

Thank you for being in touch with us via Site Jabber. I am so sorry to hear about your experience.

As an online company we keep all of our agents on Live Chat so they can help customer instantly with any issues that arise. You can access our Live Chat here: https://support.ideel.com/app/chat/chat_launch. The same agents who handle Live Chat, and emails, are also the agents who handle the phones. Live Chat allows them to work with multiple members at one time, which they aren't able to do over the phone. While we don't have a traditional call center, you can request a phone call the agents will call with within 4 to 24 hours.

If you would like to send me a private message with your order number or registered email address, I will be happy to have our customer service team reach out and resolve your concerns.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

India
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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They offer great deals on restaurants to hotel booking. These deals help in saving a lot of money. The best part is that, they deals are mailed to your directly :)

Date of experience: April 13, 2015
GB
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Everything i was ever interested from groupon offers was always cheaper somewhere else...

Date of experience: April 12, 2015
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Canadians Beware
April 12, 2015

I have purchased vouchers in the past with no issues. My latest purchase was a watch to be shipped to me. FIrst of all the UPS people left it on my doorstep for anyone to come along and help themselves. Second, when I found I did not like the product I tried to do a return, but the online system would not allow me to access the proper forms. After many emails I was able to get a Groupon Rep. To email me a return label and form. Apparently CANADIANS cannot do electronic returns without assistance.

Date of experience: April 11, 2015
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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New Age Cycles
April 12, 2015

Tried to use groupon for New Age Cycle in Hollywood, FL.
I was told that boss was not in until tomorrow and we could not use the groupon.
I was originally told they had the 7 bikes we wanted to rent but when told it was groupon, they said they did not have the bikes available.
I was told it would "wipe out their entire inventory".?
Isn't the goal of a bike rental store to rent out all of their bikes?

Date of experience: April 11, 2015
Colorado
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Grab Box of Goodies
April 12, 2015

You never know what might be offered, and the offers range from a manicure to a weekend at a mountain resort. Good stuff, fun, good offers, and easy to redeem the deal.

Date of experience: April 11, 2015
Wisconsin
1 review
2 helpful votes
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On March 12, I ordered a Cable & Gauge Boatneck Elbow Sleeve shirt with a handkerchief hem. Instead of the shirt I ordered, I received a Cable & Gauge Marine/Cloud shirt. I was told that I would receive a refund considering it was your mistake, and my account was credited. I was also told that it cannot be exchanged. Then, I again ordered the Cable& Gauge Boatneck and for the second time received the Cable & Gauge Marine/Cloud Shirt. I enjoy shopping on your site, but have to question why I received the wrong item twice. I believe it's the wrong stick on labels on the packaging bag. Now I have 2 tops that I don't want. I question if other people that ordered the top had the same problem and would still like the original top.

Date of experience: April 11, 2015
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi, Dawn,

Thank you so much for being in touch with us via Site Jabber. I am sorry to hear you received the wrong item twice. I understand how frustrating that can be.

Our evening customer service supervisor will be reaching out to you shortly regarding your refund of the top. I have also verified with my warehouse that this item was pulled from inventory as we did not have the correct item in stock. Customer experience is very important to us, and I take these issues to heart.

Please do not hesitate to send me a message if there are any other issues I may be of assistance with.

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

California
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Crazy offer
April 11, 2015

Amazing offer which is 30% cheaper than other sites.

Date of experience: April 10, 2015
Washington
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Just Awesome!
April 10, 2015

I love using Groupon. I've been a customer for just over a year and I haven't had a bad experience yet.

Date of experience: April 10, 2015
Pennsylvania
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
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And I try a lot of places that are new to me. Very good place to find photo canvas discounts.

Date of experience: April 10, 2015
Utah
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Can not ask for more!
April 10, 2015

I have to say it helps me a lot and save a lot of money!

Date of experience: April 9, 2015
Singapore
1 review
0 helpful votes
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What a service
April 9, 2015

I purchase a set of non stick pan on 14 March 15. As it has indicated that delivery would be send within 7 days. I waited until 24 March 15 and the goods never reached. Send them an email and they responded that the goods were already out of stock and asked me if I am able to wait for another week for the arrival of the stock. I agreed and waited again.
Then, on 1 April 15, I send them a reminder asking about my goods. And they replied was that it had been collected by the delivery company on 31 March 15 and told me to contact them for delivery timing.
I contacted the company NNHAS and spoke to the staff. When I gave them my order no, they told me that they would be checking. They did not get back to me for an update and as usual the phone line was not answered.
It was on 8 April 15, I send an emailed on my goods and even contacted Groupon to complaint a day before.
Today, 9 April 15, when I came home, I saw a parcel right on my doorsteps.
WHAT A WAY TO DELIVER THE GOODS. Nnhas IS THIS THE WAY TO DELIVER THE GOOD TO YOUR CUSTOMERS CUSTOMERS!. There wasnt any phone call to inform of your arrival. And what about the invoice?. Your delivery staff signed himself?.

Date of experience: April 9, 2015
California
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Save a lot!
April 9, 2015

It helps me save a lot of money! Especially on movies!

Date of experience: April 8, 2015
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Horrible experience
April 9, 2015

I ordered a groupon a couple of weeks ago. The business said they would only honor it if I ordered through groupon. I did and they wanted to charge me full price for my pizza. They had my phone number but just made the pizza and sad groupon did not show I paid. I am 74 y/o and had to give them almost all of the money I had. It was a horrible experience and I refused to take the pizza. Why eat when you are crying over it. Never again.

Date of experience: April 8, 2015

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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