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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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value
624
shipping
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returns
532
quality
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Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worst customer service. The never honor the groupon promise. Brought a groupon for car-alignment, but never could get an appointment, and had it done elsewhere as I was getting new tires. Now they would not refund. They used to be good before, but it is getting bad to worse now. Will be soon going out of buisness...

Date of experience: April 11, 2013
Georgia
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I am obsessed with Groupon. I get on at least 3 times a day and receive all emails and notifications from them. This site is a great site to find the best things at discounted prices. And regardless of how much money you have, who are we kidding... EVERYONE LOVES A DISCOUNT!

Date of experience: April 11, 2013
GB
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Horrible customer service! The groupon misrepresented the actual deal. It was for "a dental checkup with exam, x-rays, cleaning, and fluoride treatment" at Ocoee Dental Care P. A. The company was just horrible. They refused to give me a cleaning or exam unless I paid them another 30 dollars even though the groupon said that these services were included. They told me they would brush my teeth for me after taking the X-rays without using any dental equipment. If I wanted them to use dentist equipment I needed to pay them the 30 dollars in addition to the groupon. They claimed that in the small print it is written that an "extra $30 fee may apply for a more complete exam depending on patients condition." However I had no condition that required anything other than what the groupon stated. When I called groupon they told me there was nothing they could do. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was placed on hold for 20 minutes. When I finally reached someone they told me that there was nothing they could do because of the small print, even though I explained the situation and told them that I did not want a more complete exam- I only wanted what was advertised on the groupon. They told me they would look into it and get back to me. I never heard anything from them. Groupon does not advocate for consumers in any way. Buy a groupon at your own risk. I spent $39 on a groupon without receiving the service stated.

Date of experience: April 10, 2013
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I have been buying groupons for about 2 years. I have not had much trouble with redeeming them. Yes for the most part every thing goes smooth. A couple of places I have gone to eat were not up to my standards and I should have call groupon to the carpet for the experiences but choose not to do so. I recently tried to use a groupon for a sushi restaurant in my area which all signs indicates gone out of business. I called numerous times I have driven by there a few times to find that there is card board all around the window. I went to the business next door and was told they have not seen anyone in three weeks. I informed groupon and they are looking into it almost two weeks now. I asked for a refund and they offered me groupon bucks. I have went back and forth with one of their csr which seems to think I am going to settle for groupon bucks. The guarantee is not an actual guarantee that they post stating if you are not satisfied with your experience groupon will make it right. How can I make a judgement and I can't have the experience. Only if you are not asking for your money back... Beware.

Date of experience: April 8, 2013
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I love this site and would recommend it to anyone based on my experience.
Tips to you would be to always google the item you want to see if you truly are getting a good deal, and to ALWAYS check when they say they could ship the item.
They usually say when they expect to send it away.
Also pay close attention to the return policy. If you wish to return an item outside of their guidelines it isn't necessarily their fault. But remember, you can buy clothing and try it on basically risk free- My recent deal was a $500 gown for my prom that I got for about $250.

Date of experience: April 7, 2013
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on SiteJabber. We're so glad you had a great shopping experience with us (and we appreciate your tips for future buyers). We hope you enjoy your purchase! If you ever have any questions or concerns, or if there is anything I can assist you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Best,

Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

California
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Pretty great site, would like to see more useful items rather then so many spa, wax and such... but I guess thats some peoples thing :)

Date of experience: April 5, 2013
California
5 reviews
23 helpful votes
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This is pretty good
April 5, 2013

This is pretty good- I don't understand all the complaints. Although I just sent a return in, so if they don't refund me I may have to make a complaint... but up until now it's been great! Good selection and fast shipping for that kind of site.

Date of experience: April 5, 2013
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Alexandra,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on SiteJabber. We're please you've had a positive shopping experience with us. We appreciate it! If you've sent in a return, you will absolutely receive your refund once the return has been processed. If you ever have any questions or concerns, or if there is anything I can assist you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Best,

Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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$75 worth of wine for $25. You have a purchase at least $75 worth of wine to get the total voucher of $75. The extra money on your voucher doesn't help cover the cost of shipping. It still ended up costing me $23 for tax and shipping. It wasn't a good deal after all. Won't buy any more vouchers from groupons!

Date of experience: April 5, 2013
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I am so disappointed with the your customer service. I have used Groupon for years and only recently had a very negative experience. I paid $400 for a $800 photobooth to use at my wedding. When I contacted the vendor, he told me he was already booked that day and to ask Groupon for a refund. When I contacted Groupon, they told me it was in the fine print and they would not give me any refund. They suggested I gift the groupon to someone else. $400 is a lot of money, especially when planning a wedding. As a marketer I have recommended clients do Groupon promotions to gain awareness and build an audience. Since Groupon do not look out for the customer or the business involved, I will no longer recommend or use them.

Date of experience: April 5, 2013
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Received a wrinkled, literally balled up suit, not as depicted on website. Then signed on and account had been replaced with new account (my email with a "1" at the end) with no order history. Such a waste of time and money. Lucky me. I get two wait 48 hours for a return label. Then trek to post office to return something that is not at all what I ordered and then wait for a refund less whatever ridiculous deductions they have the nerve to charge. Not the convenience I am looking for when online shopping.

Date of experience: April 3, 2013
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Bernadette,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on SiteJabber. We truly apologize for your experience with your order. In regards to your suit, we are so sorry you received a faulty item. Once you create a return, it should generate a return label within 48 hours, but usually before then. I'd be happy to assist you further personally with your return, can you please private message me your order number so I can help you out immediately? Thank you for reaching out, I apologize for any inconvenience your return experience may have caused you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Arizona
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I was using them for a while and had no major problems but after they refused to help me with a purchase from a deal where what was advertised was not delivered and were very rude about it, I refuse to ever give them my money again. It just takes one really bad experience to ruin years worth of business.

Date of experience: April 3, 2013
Minnesota
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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We tried to order at the site twice and they arrived on time and the product arrived at the date they stated in the site, i'm pleased.
I just placed another order again. And their customer service was responsive and accommodating.
They offered free shipping too, awesome. Thanks Ideeli!

Date of experience: April 2, 2013
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Mer,

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on SiteJabber. We're so glad that you had a positive shopping experience on ideeli. We appreciate your kind words! If you ever have any questions or concerns, or if there is anything I can assist you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Best,

Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Groupon allows companies to oversell available spots so that the groupon is not reedemable than refuses to issue refunds. It is a scam. BUYER BEWARE!

Date of experience: April 1, 2013
GB
1 review
5 helpful votes
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One deal for an Indian meal for 4 was okay. Other deals I've tried have failed miserably. Don't commit any more than you can afford to loose, for me that's about 25 gbp and I did. Trying to get a refund has proven impossible, what a con!
My advice is to stay well clear.

Date of experience: April 1, 2013
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I have ordered from ideeli before, but I will NEVER order from them again. I ordered a pair of heels from them on February 21 to match a dress that I was going to wear for my birthday party on March 30. I ordered them over a month in advance to make sure that if I change my mind, I can always buy a new outfit and have plenty of time. First, they sent my order to the WRONG ADDRESS which caused a return to sender, since the address they mailed it to was incorrect. They tried to blame it on UPS/USPS, but why would it be an undeliverable address if the correct address was printed on the label? So I chat with a rep (BECAUSE YOU CAN'T CALL AND SPEAK WITH ANYONE) and they tell me I have to wait until they receive the package and they will mail it back out. They mail it again and I finally receive it yesterday 3/28 (a month and a week after I ordered) AND THEY SENT ME 2 DIFFERENT SHOES! As in, 1 turquoise shoe and 1 nude shoe... not the wrong size or a small mistake like that but 2 different COLORED shoes. Is it that hard to make sure you have a complete order before shipping your products out? I'm now beyond pissed and have to purchase a new dress and shoes before my birthday party tomorrow. Thanks for ruining my 25th birthday ideeli!

Date of experience: March 29, 2013
DeeDee L. — Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Margaret,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on SiteJabber. We truly apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. In regards to our support team, we prefer contacting you via email or chat so that you don't have to wait for us to look up order information & we can assist you faster. In regards to you order, we truly apologize for what happened; quality control & your shopping experience are important to us & we take this matter to heart. Our items tend to ship later due to the fact that we do not hold inventory to keep prices low for our members; the vendors ship their items to our warehouse and from there they are shipped to you. I'd be happy to assist you personally with your order, can you please private message me your user id (email) & order number so I can help you out immediately? Thank you again for reaching out and again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Canada
11 reviews
45 helpful votes
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I've had a very bad experience with one of the vouchers I bought from Groupon. The partner did not want to respect the vouchers terms and conditions and set some conditions of his own that ware not to my liking at all. Also he had a very aggressive attitude. Groupon should better chose who they work with, a filtering of the business would be indicated.

Date of experience: March 28, 2013
Louisiana
1 review
5 helpful votes
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As a new small business, I found the service@ groupon horrible! They want to cut your prices down to nothing and then give you half of nothing! The first rep I spoke with took all my information and then she was fired. The new rep was even worse than the first. That must have fired the wrong one. When you call business service you alway speak to someone different and they do business with companies that aren't even using their legitimate names. Group-pawn was right! No CEO and No Clue

Date of experience: March 26, 2013
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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There is small print behind the small print with these vouchers.

Appalling customer service, non negotiable inflexible with tough luck attitude to customers.

I DON'T CARE HOW CHEAP A DEAL MAY LOOK, DO NOT BUY, THEY WILL DO WHAT THEY CAN TO RUN OFF WITH YOUR MONEY.

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID

Date of experience: March 26, 2013
Oregon
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I have a lot of Groupons, and I know it can be a bit risky. But so far Groupon is the best coupon site I know of. I have been getting refunds or Groupon bucks when I have sour deals that don't work out (out of business, not delivered as expected, etc). I don't get that from the other voucher/coupon sites like LIvingSocial and others. And of course I love the deals.

Date of experience: March 25, 2013
Nebraska
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I am a business that sold my service to goupons I had a contract with them to self 200 goupons for daily deal I was not aware that they continue selling it for weeks and they end up selling 400 goupons I tried calling them emailing them several times for them to stop by that time the damage was already done. I am a small business and do not have the staff to handle that many Groupons so I am doing the best I can with the situation. Groupon will not get the bad name but I will because of scheduling issues but I will give quality service every time sorry to all of my customers hope you will forgive me I will do the best I can. Thank You. Marie's Helping Hands

Date of experience: March 21, 2013

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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