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Groupon has a rating of 1.6 stars from 5,268 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Groupon most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and fine print problems. Groupon ranks 282nd among Daily Deals sites.

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    652
  • Value
    598
  • Shipping
    444
  • Returns
    509
  • Quality
    515

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Top Positive Review

“Sketchy”

G u.
1/2/24

For exactly 120 for a couples massage was not reflected on my account. I contacted groupon and gave them the order number in question as well as screenshots of my confirmation email. Instead of inquiring on the issue they refunded a second groupon voucher I bought for a movie ticket in the amount of 26.45 when I paid 29.45 and skipped out on paying my 3 additional dollars. When I contacted them a third time, my email was blocked. I would have been fine calling and explain this issue but there is no customer service number. Beware of the bs. Groupon is sketchy.

Top Critical Review

“So hard to make a review on groupon have sent this to Mystery Flights no reply... want all to know.”

Ange F.
10/27/24

We were so excited my husband was given this as a birthday gift…. The extra expenses have been ridiculous… extra $100 each to fly out from Brisbane… extra costs to sit together on flight… car hire for 3 days cause a very basic motel is not near city, beach, etc…. We were not honoured any of our three Friday and Saturday night options… had to fly out on a Thursday… taking away our income (haven't even gone and down $1060)… gosh I hope our bottom of the peeking order destination is worth it!

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GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 7th, 2017

Paid for car valet. Buyer has to phone to make an appointment. Phoned three times over a week. Answerphone every time, left messages and nobody returned the calls. Fortunately I had paid through Paypal and they organised the return of my money. Needless to say, no apology or contact from Groupon.

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Arizona
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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July 13th, 2010

I should have done more research on this site before signing up, let alone buying anything. They have cute clothes at a reasonable discount, but their shipping is absolute $#*!. I ordered a single dress... a month ago. I just got an email that my billing information has been received but nothing has been sent. Absolutely frustrating. I'm going to assume I won't get this dress for another 2 weeks (minimum) and hopefully I will be surprised. Doubt it.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Lauren: I apologize for the delay. We list every shipping expectation by even, and never charge until the order ships. However, depending on the distance it can take between 1-6 buisiness days to arrive via UPS ground. If you would like a status update on your order, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at support@ideeli.com. Thanks so much for reaching out to us, and being an ideeli member.

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

Ideeli, Inc.

Thumbnail of user rohanj25
Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

I am using groupon from long time & experience was good before i bought refurbished iphone12 pro. I want to return this iphone because of audio & camera issues. I raised request on a chat with customer care on 29 dec 2023 but no response from groupon. More than 15 days now. Their customer service is very bad. They keep telling wait for 1 day/3.

Its my daily job to take a follow up with them now. Cheers!

Worst place to buy goods. Deserves negative reviews for goods and their customer support.

Tip for consumers:
Dont buy goods from groupon..their customer service is very bad . They keep telling wait for 1 day/3 day and it will become a half month or more. Worst customer service

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I end up buying new iphone because the one i bought from groupon didnt worked.

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California
107 reviews
581 helpful votes
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November 24th, 2011

I've never dealt with Ideeli's customer service department so I cannot confirm or deny the issues raised by other reviewers. However, my friend used Ideeli to book for me an amazingly discounted hotel room in Las Vegas for a weekend. Ideeli's discount personally saved me a few hundred dollars, which in my book is pretty good. And this didn't factor into my review, but almost all my female friends are big Ideeli fans.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Jeremy,

I'm so glad you took advantage of one of our amazing travel offers. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. Should you ever need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at support@ideeli.com.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

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GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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October 22nd, 2011

Paid £450 on July 14 for 2 memory foam mattresses which I still haven't received [now October 23]. Contacted Clouds who eventually emailed me back to say my order had been lost in transit and promised to despatch my order and reimburse delivery [£50] - I have received neither!

Contacted Groupon who said they would issue a credit note valid for 6 months - Don't think I could spend £450 in 6 months - don't want to buy things for the sake of it but can't afford to lose it either

Over 45 days so paypal not interested - not sure where to go next!

This sucks! :(

Thumbnail of user jenniferd35
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 12th, 2014

I have purchased many "local deals" which turned out okay. However, I have purchased 2 groupon "goods" with less than satisfactory results. The first, never came (they told me the only option i had was groupon bucks for a refund)... The second... Well it's 3 weeks later and nothing. I can't even track where it is! Terrible customer service, I will no longer be using them. Amazon local is MUCH more reliable. Do NOT use groupon!

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Canada
1 review
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March 19th, 2014

Worst service ever!
I just don't believe that this can happen in Canada.
I bought a Valentine gift for my wife and specifically called them to deliver it on time. I never received the gift... as it had fake DHL tracking no. And when I enquired, the answer was we are very sorry... there should be some legal action taken against this company...

Thumbnail of user ej22
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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October 30th, 2012

I shopped there for a year, with pleasant experiences--I was a big fan. But clearly something has changed about the way they run their business as of lately. My last three orders have included:

1. Missing item
2. Item "labeled" right but not as pictured
3. Completely wrong item

They keep getting slower in their customer service request responses. The "will resolve in 3-5 days" is untrue. It has been almost two weeks and they haven't resolved my most recent "wrong item" issue. They have lost my business for good, and I would not recommend them to anyone. I will ensure every friend that I have recommended them too in the past knows that they are no longer reliable.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hello EJ,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on SiteJabber. We're truly sorry about your experience with your orders and our support team. I'd be happy to assist you directly, can you please private message me your user id (email) and order number(s) so I can help you out immediately? Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

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Iowa
1 review
1 helpful vote
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April 12th, 2012

Just got my first order in the mail. Everything was there and it came right on time, as they said. Plus I had been tracking the packages constantly due to the poor reviews. It took a month to get here, which I knew would happen at the time of purchase, but that's still a while for a bowl and some utensils. And $9.95 for shipping each time definitely keeps me from buying more.
However, I absolutely love my items! They're exactly as the website described, and very unique.
I just ordered a pair of shoes as well, which were wonderfully discounted. It's already being shipped, according to the website, but this tracking number cannot be found. I'll wait a couple days and see if the item ends up at my door. Hopefully.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi b p.,

Thank you for sharing your experience here on SiteJabber. I am very happy to hear that you love the items you ordered and have enjoyed shopping with us.

I completely understand your frustration about the cost of shipping. As we are constantly looking to improve our member experience and customer satisfaction, I will be certain to pass your feedback along to our internal team. Also, please know that we do offer All Day Shipping at this time. This means you will only pay for shipping once for all orders placed on the same day.

Regarding your order that took a month to arrive, the reason why it may take some items so long to ship is because we do not keep inventory. This is why we can keep our prices so low. However, because we receive our products directly from the vendors, shipping dates may vary. We strive to be extremely transparent when it comes to letting our members know when an item will ship, providing information from the first time you click on an item to your order confirmation.

For all orders, it may take up to 3 business days for tracking information to load to either the UPS or USPS website once the order has shipped. If tracking information is not available on the site after that time, please do not hesitate to contact me, and I would be happy to look into it for you and let you know when you can expect your items.

If you have any additional concerns, please do not hesitate to send me a message. Happy shopping!

Best,

Jason Faria,
Director, Customer Service

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Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 31st, 2012

It`s a scam!
I was hunting down a handbag I wanted, but it was always sold out.
I bought 1st row membership.
Page says:"sale starts in 4 minutes"
If you push on " add to bag" button
It says:" we just ran out of this item"
But sale did not even start yet

BEWARE! Some of the items on those sales are don`t exist. I guess they are trying to attract more customers this way.

I`ve joined the wait list on some of the items. Since my membership fee is non-refundable, I`ll try to buy them anyway next time. Will be back with update.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Irene,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm so sorry to hear that you're feeling this way, and understand it can be frustrating when an item you're interested in is no longer available. All of our sale events are for limited durations and have limited quantities and items can (and do) go quickly. If you elect to join the Wait List, however, we will notify you as soon as possible if we're lucky enough to add more stock. Please also keep in mind that we often repeat brands on our site to give you a second (or even third) chance at that must-have item. Thank you, again, for sharing your honest feedback, and for being an ideeli member.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

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Alabama
6 reviews
15 helpful votes
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July 29th, 2011

I've ordered from this site at least 4 times over the past year and have been satisfied each and every time. Have gotten great quality clothes at discount prices... which is my goal in life! Have not had to return anything, which after reading these reviews, I'm extremely grateful! It's one of my favorite sites...

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Anita,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that you're enjoying your ideeli experience. If we can ever be of help, please be sure to reach out to us at support@ideeli.com.

Happy shopping!

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Thumbnail of user kayd125
Pennsylvania
1 review
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April 28th, 2014

I think they offer some pretty good deals. I've only purchased items from the "Goods" section, and no complaints except for a cracked iPhone "tempered glass" screen protector, which was refunded the next day without a problem. The shipping is also just really, really slow. Other than that, no terrible issues... yet!

Thumbnail of user amyh57
Alabama
1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 4th, 2015

Buyer beware! My daughter-in-law purchased 2 $25 gift cards as Christmas gifts. When we went to use one of them, the card had a remaining balance on it of only $5.32. Evidently it had already been used by someone.

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Thumbnail of user giovannip6
GB
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
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March 26th, 2015

I am disappointed with Groupon. Bought a photography course. It was difficult to book and then staged in a basement with 10 other crammed people. Not what I had paid for. They should make sure the services have booking availability

Thumbnail of user terryp31
New York
1 review
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December 9th, 2014

I bought a weekend getaway to Niagara Falls. Scheduled my visit for 11/21/14. In the few days leading up to that Friday, the Buffalo area got hit with eight FEET of snow. The New York State Thruway was closed. No way to get through Buffalo (we were coming from Rochester), I had to cancel my reservation. My fiance and I are both 60 yr. Olds; not smart for us to be trying to navigate through snow covered roads that the NY State Police say not to drive on. I contacted Groupon to see if they would help me get a refund due to these extraordinary circumstances. Their reply; "read the fine print; no refunds". Think they would at least work with me to get an exception to the "no rescheduling" restriction? Like we already told you; read the fine print. I'm out about a hundred bucks, and Groupon will never get another dime from me.

Tip for consumers:
Here's my tip. Use any of the other sites available for this type of transaction.

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Thumbnail of user celesteh2
Oklahoma
4 reviews
7 helpful votes
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February 23rd, 2016

I have bought a few things off groupon and it was such an amazing deal each time, IO have never had a problem using them! I would recommend this site for whatever your needs massage, vacation, restaurants or anything!

Thumbnail of user teresas25
Canada
10 reviews
5 helpful votes
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April 18th, 2016

This site provides me with indulgences in my life I could never afford without their discounts. Also it gives me a chance to find and discover new things. And their customer service is excellent... they are amazing. Use them!

Thumbnail of user anonymousu5
Washington
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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October 31st, 2013

Stay away. I seriously hope they go out of business. I wonder how they can even survive in this competitive market. It usually takes about 3 weeks to receive items.
My previous order, which was missing for some reason, arrived at my place after two months. And this last order, which was ordered for my mom, was supposed to be shipped on 10/29 or 10/30, and all of a sudden, the shipment is pending. The customer service representative responded as if it's not their problem, it's more like the manufacturer's problem. And that's the reason why ideeli is able to offer products at such a low price. F--- you. Never going to come back this website ever again in my life.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Anonymous,

Thanks for providing your feedback to us through SiteJabber. I'm sorry to hear that something happened in shipping and that your package was delayed arriving to you. There may have been a delay with the USPS or UPS when the delivery was being made if the package had been shipped by us for two months. When an order shows as "shipment pending" it means that the order information has been sent to our fulfillment center and they are working to pack it up and check the order before shipping. Sometimes it can show as shipment pending for a few days if there are any issues found while they are packing up the shipment. I'm very sorry that your experience with our customer service wasn't as pleasant as it should have been. I hope that this package has been shipped out or that you've been notified of the status.

Part of the reason we can offer such reasonable prices is because we don’t keep any inventory. Instead, we work directly with the manufacturers, who ship to us, and then we ship to you. This can result in a longer wait time than you may be accustomed to, but it also ensures a high degree of quality control, guaranteed authenticity, and those great prices. It can take items longer to ship because we don't have all of the item we sell in stock and we provide an expected shipping window with each item to ensure that the expected shipping window meets the needs.

I hope that theI issues with these two orders have been resolved. If anything is still outstanding, please send me a private message and I'll be more than happy to help you resolve it.

Best,

Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Thumbnail of user laurenp26
Oklahoma
1 review
17 helpful votes
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February 6th, 2016

Ideel was really something special and I was a frequent shopper. The brands were gorgeous and the customer service was excellent as well. I also have credit left on the site that I have no idea how I will be able to use unless I wind up with a head injury. But if that day comes, I'll take the Suzanne Somers 3- Way Poncho in hunter green. And one of those bracelets that says, "sisters are angels whose wings turned into chocolate because they flew too close to the ground or some crap."

Thumbnail of user dariad
Nevada
10 reviews
28 helpful votes
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January 20th, 2016

There's definitely value by going with groupon, but there's also a downside. For services, a lot of times the provider straight up doesn't give a f since it's already paid for. I've bought some items via them, not bad but nothing to write home about either. Most things seem cheaply made and have a knock off feel.

Thumbnail of user katheriner281
Illinois
1 review
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June 18th, 2021

Worst customer service I've ever received and I'm 40! They are misleading and will do whatever it takes to steal your money! I'd rather pay the extra $30 knowing I got good service than save it by using Groupon!

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Thumbnail of user shayp3
Texas
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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July 14th, 2015

GroupOn says 3 days refund, but you can't reach them in three days, be aware buyers. You call their telephone number *******858 and I was put on an hour wait, I really mean it... Automated machine stated "wait time is one hour", so, poor customer service, poor web site, you can never edit/cancel a purchased item the next day.

This is sad, the last time I use GroupOn, big mistake.

Thumbnail of user gailk18
California
5 reviews
20 helpful votes
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December 7th, 2015

I have shopped on Ideel for years. Suddenly, you can't return items, there is no response to requests (except an email saying they pride themselves on responding in 4-24 hours. It has been over a week and still no response.) I can only conclude that they are in such bad shape that they won't be around much longer. Although I used to place at least a couple of orders a month with them, I am no longer ordering anything because it appears I won't be able to return items.

UPDATE: I complained (rather emphatically) through their customer service email and was finally issued a full refund on my credit card. Sad to see that Ideel is apparently never going to be the site it was now that Groupon purchased it, but at least they resolved my issue.

Tip for consumers:
So, after many emails and a complaint tot he Better Business Bureau, Ideel finally allowed my returns BUT they issued me a store credit instead of a refund. Problem is, the site NO LONGER ALLOWS ANY RETURNS AT ALL. So, I end up with a $213 store credit that is fairly worthless since their I can't return anything that is damaged, the wrong size,poorly made, etc. I will not do business with this site again (just as I won't do business with Groupon, which now owns Ideel).

Thumbnail of user mygeneth
California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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September 13th, 2013

Today I had reviewed another site 'nomorerack.com' because i was so disappointing experiences. And it just suddenly hit me that we only tend to review or rather complain when we have bad experiences. SO I decided to submit my reviews for those that i like too.

I have bought items from Ideeli for over 5 months now. Good deals and most importantly quality products. My experience with the customer service has been great. I like that if you pay shipping on your first purchase, you will get free shipping for the entire month.
I noticed shipments can take a while to arrive and that is the only reason i gave it 4 stars. So make sure to order items early if you are buying them for special event.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Mygenet,

Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback to SiteJabber. I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our site. If you ever have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. Thank you for being a member of ideeli!

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

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California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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September 4th, 2013

Awful, disrespectful fulfillment department. As if people there are constantly under whatever influence. I won't go in depth but, believe me, it's absurd.
Billing is also very peculiar: credits don't show up weeks at a time, of course it means more profit for the owners. There are no email or other notifications for the transactions, tracking your payment/credit balance is practically impossible.
Out of stock items still shown as shipped, eligible for return items marked as NO in package slip.
Unless you are a pro in accounting don't make a habit buying at ideeli.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Koko,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on SiteJabber. I apologize for the difficulties you've been having with our fulfillment center. I'm unable to look into your records based on your name here; whenever you have a moment please private message me with your user id so I can take a peek at your conversations with our team and locate the issue. In regards to return credits, any store credits should appear in your account as soon as the item has been processed through our warehouse; credit card refunds take between 3-5 business days after we've received and processed the return to appear in your account due to each individual banks' policies. Whenever returns are received, you should see an email in your inbox confirming our receipt of the product; if you do not, please reach out to me right away so I can look into the problem. Any returns that are eligible upon purchase and are marked as ineligible when you receive them can be returned by reaching out to our Customer Service team; they can assist you immediately with any questions you might have. Thanks very much and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

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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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