veloman Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Apologies if this has been discussed on here before but has anyone signed-up and used this service ? Some of the offers, especially short hotel breaks, look like a real bargain. Opinions please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 They are if you are looking for something. It's essentially a marketing campaign by companies. Often they barely cover their costs. The idea is to generate new business but now other sites have come about people are more savvy and rarely return. You do save a lot and the products available are a lot more varied now than a year or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 wont leave me the **** alone, i think ive clicked the link to be removed from the email list about 3 times and still get a ton of them a week prefer hot UK deals personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 It's a genius little business concept, and they just had a massive IPO this week. But I just wonder how many times a business will continue go back to use Groupon, when they are ones that benefit the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have had some pretty mixed results with them. Often the deals look good on paper but when you go to the restaurant or order the product or whatever you end up a bit disappointed because the reality is not as good as the offer sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 prefer hot UK deals personally They're totally different though. I check hotukdeals a few times per day and have picked up some great deals (including a TV yesterday). I get the daily Groupon emails from a couple of areas. I've taken up 7 or 8 offers over the last year including 'posh' meals, good fish and chips, indoor karting, and business class flights for the same price as economy. I go via topcashback to 'save' even more money. I try to remind myself that 'it's only a bargain if you wanted it in the first place', but there have been a few times I've simply treated myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturdaygig Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 If you do sign up they send a ton of email. And its a recipe for buying stuff you would never have bought otherwise, because its a 'bargain'. Stick to quidco cashback is my suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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