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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
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returns
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quality
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Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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False advertising
August 19, 2016

Send them your money and expect nothing in return. Worse company to do business with. Please don't lose your money like we did an hundreds of others.

Date of experience: August 18, 2016
Belgium
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Real money saver
August 18, 2016

Saved a lot of money with a coupons, great deals there I must say <3

Date of experience: August 18, 2016
South Africa
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Its good
August 18, 2016

I often use this site and it was always been helpful for me.

Date of experience: August 18, 2016
Australia
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I love Groupon! I have bought many things of Groupon but just make sure and do your research on the product you are purchasing to make sure it is exactly what you want. We constantly are looking on Groupon for good deals for restaurants as well, we get to try new places that maybe would of never gone and for a fraction of the cost as well! Such a great way do and try new things.

Date of experience: August 16, 2016
Florida
37 reviews
70 helpful votes
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Great deals
August 16, 2016

Love this site. Not only can you get great deals on things to do, but also on beauty needs and all kinds of goods.

Date of experience: August 16, 2016
California
13 reviews
14 helpful votes
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Mostly they sell crap - you can get lucky when buying things from them. Considering they are already very, very cheap and take 50% of from the merchant it's more of a switch and bait operation with exceptions. Call centers again outsourced and you get lucky if you understand what they are saying.

Date of experience: August 15, 2016
Nevada
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Addictive. Great deals. I have ordered several items from groupon and only one of those i waited for several weeks to ship even though i paid for 2-3 day shipping. So i waiting a good ttwomonths before contacting groupon themselves. But as soon as i did within 24 hours i got responses asking whats going on and if i would like for them to contact seller or refund my money or asking did i want a credit. As soon as i told them my preferred method my credit was on my groupon account within 72 hours. The only thing i do have to say though is to make sure you read everything when it comes to false advertisements on jewelry. Alot do say gold or silver then you click on link and read about it and it is only just plated. But the website itself is fantastic i give it 4 out of 4 stars. Great deals. Lots of great offers. Ive even gone on vacation with groupon offers and had no problems at all. Also very easy to redeem

Date of experience: August 15, 2016
Australia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Plenty of good deals
August 14, 2016

Easy to use, deals are really worth it. Great service

Date of experience: August 13, 2016
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I purchased a groupon for laser hair removal ($900+). The company I purchased the laser hair removal from didn't respond when I called for an appointment (I called three times). I contacted groupon for a refund. They said they would refund me back the $900+ to groupon bucks. When I asked for a refund back to my credit card, as I still want laser hair removal... And from a company I know and trust- they said they'd look into it. I've followed up with them four times with no response from groupon. Apparently I'm stuck with $900+ in groupon bucks?! Based on groupons customer service I never want to shop with them again. This is the worst customer service ever! I've just made a $900+ mistake. If I can give anyone any advice about groupon... DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROM GROUPON, unless you know and trust the company you're purchasing from.

Date of experience: August 11, 2016
Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Worst site ever!
August 11, 2016

I have been trying for over a year to use the website and app. Everytime I want to buy something it does not work. Charges my credit card, then says I have to wait for a refund for 10 days... Then to actually buy acting I have to go through their HELP desk which totally sucks. Emails, Calls, Live Chats... Does ANYONE WORK HERE? Customer Service is WORST EVER. Their Shareholder have NO idea how bad this site is...

Date of experience: August 11, 2016
Ireland
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Total scam
August 11, 2016

Bought 2 items from this site of the worst quality imaginable

Date of experience: August 11, 2016
Florida
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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5 Stars
August 12, 2016

I love their stuff because their quality is superb plus they provide amazing discount.

Date of experience: August 11, 2016
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Pathetic
August 11, 2016

I placed an order for a groupon 6 days ago. I applied a discount at checkout which took the savings off but when I submitted my order I was charged in the full amount. I emailed customer service immediately afterwards. The next morning I received a reply asking me for the exact discount code and to forward the email that offered it to me. Okay done. Never heard a reply. The next day I tried the online chat system. The representative said the discount code was expired. I explained that it was by that point but not when I entered it. He ignored my case. I reiterated the total I was under the impression that i would be paying again and again. I asked to speak to a supervisor. He kept me on a lengthy hold and then said he would give me the discount in groupon bucks. That was not acceptable to me. I again requested to speak to a supervisor. He ignored by request and proceeded to tell me that groupon does not process refunds. I told him I knew that was false information. Again, I requested to speak to a supervisor. He ignored and explained the non refund policy he claimed that groupon has. I again demanded I speak to a supervisor ASAP and to stop ignoring my request. He then said he would have a supervisor contact me within 48 hours. Seriously?!

After the chat ended I decided to call in. I was on hold for about 20 mins listening to their recorded explanation of refund processing time. You mean the refunds your representative claims you don't offer? That's funny. Finally got another rep on the phone that could not help me because my ticket was in escalations from my chat. She said I would be contacted in 24 hours. Still nothing.

I emailed and explained my frustrations with this pathetic excuse of what they call themselves customer service. I received an email back a few hours later saying I would get an email back after a supervisor reviews my ticket. What is going on? Can no one provide any help or resolution around here?

Again. Groupon you are pathetic. You owe me $$. Quit with the games and do something about it. Your customer service reps are terrible. Your supervisor is non existent or somehow even more terrible than your reps. I've never been more disgusted with a business. I am absolutely 100% done with this despicable company. You guys are absolute thieves.

Date of experience: August 10, 2016
South Africa
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Completely misleading and dishonest! - All three dresses received are nothing like the ones ordered. Fabric is totally different, cheap rubbish fabric. Front bodice was sewn at the back of the dress! Unbelievable! Sizes were totally incorrect. Ordered a long dress, they sent a short one, ordered a long sleeve, they sent sleeveless. After sending emails and explaining, they only agreed on 50% refund, which we haven't received yet! DO NOT ORDER FROM NINECOLOURS!

Date of experience: August 8, 2016
Tennessee
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Groupon
August 9, 2016

Groupon will drive you nuts with all the e-mails that they send out daily... I unsubscribed about 2 weeks after signing up..

Date of experience: August 8, 2016
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The tour (Symphony tour in Dubai) service I bought from Groupon was unhelpful and right out rude. It wasted one day of my trip and my complaint went nowhere with Groupon. I am very unhappy customer and I don't recommend shopping from them.

Date of experience: August 8, 2016
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had to take the time to communicate with you regarding the customer support I've received since I place my 9 orders on 7/30/2016. Both calls and chats have been abysmal. The worst customer service I've ever experienced. I spent 4 hours on the phone just this morning with various representatives describing the issue only to be over talked and ignored. Half the time I was speaking with people that I couldn't understand because the had very limited English speaking skills. I was given a ticket number and other useless information that rendered me unable to process orders. Does this mean that you don't want my business anymore? Because I can't place an order because the system keeps changing my shipping address. I chatted with someone about this and they had only ridiculous suggestions.

Date of experience: August 8, 2016
California
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
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When i was checking out my total was $10 and it said 4-7 business days for delivery. I have been waiting 1 MONTH! I am realizing as i track it everyday it never moved from preparing to ship. I am a very angry customer and now i am just a very angry person (i am not a customer anymore.) never ordering from their again!
I never got my lightning cable i ordered!

Date of experience: August 8, 2016
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So here is latest cheating from another giant. Groupon disabled my account due to inactivity that too without any warning. When it was enabled again on request, I see all my groupon bucks are gone / voided. Here is the response I get from groupon support team.
"Unfortunately, we were unable to reinstate the Groupon Bucks because your account was deactivated due to inactivity and the Groupon Bucks was voided."
So friends - Be careful when dealing with groupon.

Date of experience: August 6, 2016
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointment!
August 6, 2016

Just received two pairs of what I thought (as stated on Groupon) were freshwater pearl earrings. NOPE, they are NOT... also, the backs were loose in the package & will not fit on the post. Cheap, imitation sold as otherwise, might as well throw them away earrings!
I don't believe I will make the same mistake again...
NO more Groupon for me!

Date of experience: August 6, 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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