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Overview

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 284th among Daily Deals sites.

  • Service
    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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Thumbnail of user hb1
California
1 review
13 helpful votes
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April 24th, 2010

Discount sites like Groupon are sure to fail because their model preys on desperate businesses. They may be profitable, but it simply isn't sustainable. They persuade desperate businesses to offer steep discounts, and then take half the face value of any coupons sold. The business is left with a loss, and Groupon profits by doing nothing more than taking advantage of one's desperation. These leeches can't fail soon enough for me.

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California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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June 25th, 2011

At first glance this website seems a dream come true and I guess if I had read the reviews before ordering something from this website I would just have decided not to... Well I've learned my lesson and never again...

1. Order 2 dresses in early May did not received it till late June
2. Dresses were way to big than advertised
3. I cannot exchange the items to a smaller size
4. I cannot get a refund store credit only
5. Brand names...? Quality Low the only high quality are the price tags
6. Paid for shipping & handling...(endless is Free shipping, arrives within 2-3 business days and we can receive a full refund for any item)

Yes I would not recommend this site to anyone unless you don't mind the above...

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Mon,

Thanks for sharing your feedback on Sitejabber. Please know that member satisfaction is our number one concern, and we're always willing to help if you're unhappy with your ideeli experience.

To clarify, we provide the estimated shipping window on each sale page, as well as on your order confirmation so you'll know exactly when to expect your order. We also list the size chart that is provided directly by the manufacturer to give you the most accurate information on measurement. I'm personally sorry if any of this information was not initially clear to you, and am happy to look into your account to further assist.

If you'd like, feel free to private message me your user name and order id so I can help.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Thumbnail of user nellya
New Jersey
8 reviews
29 helpful votes
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June 14th, 2012

Honestly? There are bound to be mishaps with businesses - many, I'm sure, post these deals without proper resources to actually fulfill orders. But when sh-t happens, Groupon is actually really dependable where it concerns prompt replies and refunds.

I've had several experiences where vendors will cancel last minute or not honor a coupon. And the incidence rate is much lower than sh-t sites like KGB Deals, Lifebooker Loot, and the like.

For me, two thumbs up.

Thumbnail of user walters3
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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April 12th, 2011

I've purchased multiple deals from Groupon.com and can comfortably say that I am happy with my purchases nearly each time, and when something goes wrong, I simply break off a call or send an email and it gets resolved in the same day. Thanks, Groupon! Huge fan!

Thumbnail of user patriciaa9
Illinois
11 reviews
14 helpful votes
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September 30th, 2012

Wow, never knew how Groupon worked til I read this page. I've personally gotten a deal here once for one of my favorite restaurants. Seems like they need to work on their customer service for businesses that advertise with them though...

Thumbnail of user ch2171
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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February 24th, 2012

Hmmm... was just about to place my 1st order, but thought I'd check reviews first. Doesn't look good... I've considered that most bad experiences are posted, and everyone has their own opinion. What got me is the response to these reviews have come MONTHS later! Poor reflection of customer service, and an inferior company who needs to establish better social media performance. My time is too valuable...

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi C H.,

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We welcome all comments, both positive and negative, as it helps us to improve the ideeli experience for our members. I try to respond to all messages in a timely manner on Sitejabber, and will always work to make things right for each member. If you ever have any questions, feel free to send me a private message here, or to email us at support@ideeli.com. We're glad to help. Hope to see you on ideeli!

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Thumbnail of user merrittt3
Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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March 2nd, 2013

Poor customer service. By combining promotions the site risks issues with purchasing the wrong item and refuses to do anything about it even if contacted within 48 hours. ALL they care about is taking your $. There's NO interest in holding on to customers.

Thumbnail of user stevenl40
Singapore
1 review
0 helpful votes
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July 13th, 2014

Groupon customer service sucks big time, they will always deflect issues to merchants or delivery agents. Even when a request to cancel an order within 5 min of ordering when I found that I need to pay for delivery charges, they claim it cannot be done.

There are some good deals but buy at own risk and you can forget about getting any decent service from them.

Thumbnail of user indayb
Illinois
1 review
4 helpful votes
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February 28th, 2015

Ideel charged my credit card for an order that was not even shipped. I've complained at least four time and all I get is a run-around.

Unresponsive customer service.

Do NOT buy from ideel.com. Go to Gilt instead. Or Piperlime.

Tip for consumers:
Stay away and avoid an encounter with fraud and inefficiency

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Inday,

Thanks for reaching out to us here on SiteJabber. I'm sorry to hear about these issues you've had. Our customer service team was very backed up with email at the time you contacted us and I deeply apologize that you weren't responded to in a faster manner. I'm happy to help you resolve any issues.

Please let me know if you have any issued that have not yet been resolved by sending a message with your order information. I look forward to helping resolve any issues!

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Ideel Customer Service

Thumbnail of user boortj
Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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November 19th, 2014

Bought a Groupon as a gift. Business closed a month later. Told Groupon what had happened, needed 15 emails sent to get satisfaction. Replies from 6 different reps, no supervisors. Often repeating my last email.

3 weeks later (!) refund finally issued: "refund either to your form payment or in Groupon bucks". Next day, message from Groupon: "good news, your refund has been processed. Your Groupon bucks are available to be spent immediately."

My face =: o?

Angry email sent asap.

Incredible breach of trust. Done with Groupon.

Lessons provided by Groupon on how to lose a customer in twenty days:
- do not respond to polite emails with confirmation of taking care of issue (or any confirmation at all).
- force customer to repeat themselves continuously.
- allow multiple reps to inadequately handle the account.
- breach customer account privacy and security to make refund decision for them.

Completely and utterly unacceptable treatment.

Tip for consumers:
The deals aren't that good. The service is terrible.

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Thumbnail of user stephenk71
Canada
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
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October 17th, 2016

I'm amazed at how frequently I find deals for the things I want to do through Groupon! If there is a show or event in town that interests us, we always check Groupon first, and have saved a good chunk of change already this year! :)

Thumbnail of user petterj2
New York
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
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February 12th, 2015

Groupon is only ultimately good for a limited spectrum of buying already well known quality products at discount but not for anything else being sold because as some else said it doesn't seem like they investigate the offers, enforce consumer rights and or guarantee from fraudulent vendor activity.

Thumbnail of user barbaram1861
Florida
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
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October 28th, 2021

I purchased oil change for $24.99 from Groupon. Total cost was really $60. Big rip off. Avoid using Jiffy Lube "deal". I called and complained because the receipt showed they performed services that we had not requested. Jose told me those charges will be removed, so I'll see if they follow through.

Thumbnail of user phillipd10
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 5th, 2014

Offer services and dont provide services that they sell you. The story is way too long but I promise to never do business with this company again. I recommend staying away from these thieves altogether.

Thumbnail of user marya104
Hawaii
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 30th, 2013

Wow. The negative comments are shocking to me. I've been a loyal customer since the beginning. I have never had any problems with items or service. I once did not receive an item. I told them and was immediately credited for it. All my purchases were in excellent condition and of very high quality. Maggie London, Desigual, Casual Couture, Hale Bob, Joyous & Free and Sue Wong are just some labels I like and have bought from here. I'm a savvy shopper and can see if the garment is made well. I also care about fabric and look at the photos very well for indications of craftsmanship. Ideeli sells high/medium/lower quality items, as does any company. I get so many compliments on my wardrobe and 75% of my wardrobe is from ideeli. I loathe shopping in stores so ideeli and amazon are my go-to shops.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Mary,

Thanks so much for choosing to give us your feedback on SiteJabber. I'm thrilled to hear how much you like shopping with us and that you enjoy the brands we sell. If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Thanks for being a part of ideeli.

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Thumbnail of user meggens
New Jersey
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
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June 10th, 2013

I like ideeli. The items are always sent out on time and the dates of shipment are clearly listed when ordering. Yes, sometimes orders take weeks but you can't complain because the dates of shipment for each item are listed under the price. It is up to the buyer if they want to wait that long. Ive found some great deals and some good quality pieces, everything has arrived new and in nice red wrapping paper. I had a few issues which were easily resolved by talking to a customer service rep. They're $9.95 monthly shipping charge is very fair if your a frequent shopper, however I wish they offered 2 shipping options, a one time $5.95 or monthly 9.95---that would be awesome! Also, sometimes they advertise red sales but the items I recognize from earlier in the month and at the same full price, I find this deceptive. But I do realize ideeli needs to make $, just dont advertise it as a red or closeout price when it is not.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Meggen S,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on SiteJabber. We're so glad you've had a great experience on our site. We truly appreciate hearing members' feedback as we continue to grow & evolve. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks for being a part of ideeli!

Best,

Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Thumbnail of user martyns1
GB
1 review
5 helpful votes
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April 1st, 2013

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.

Thumbnail of user johnh432
Illinois
1 review
6 helpful votes
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January 6th, 2016

How can this service be tolerated in U.S.? Order from 12/21/15 still processing?
Bunch of CON Artists oh wait, they're owned by Groupon, that figures.

Be warned, customer dis-service totally useless!

Thumbnail of user vincentn70
Utah
4 reviews
12 helpful votes
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May 11th, 2023

My wife accidentally pressed the "buy" button on her phone. That's it. The sale was final. She contacted them literally 30 seconds later to undo the purchase. That case has been lingering for 3 weeks now. Paypal wouldn't help us, Groupon wouldn't help us. An accidental click of the button turned into a 100+ dollar loss because those scammers had a "no refund" policy. It was as if you're in the store and you put back something expensive you just took of the shelf because you changed your mind and the person running the store telling you. "Nope. We've got your money now. No refunds." We didn't even intentionally buy it. 30 day money back is okay. 30 seconds no money back is ridiculous. What a piece of trash company. Come on, man. Attached the images from the rude conversation she experienced while she was trying to undo an accidental tap on her phone.

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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.

Thumbnail of user suzannes30
Arizona
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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December 4th, 2015

They have the WORST customer service! I am currently on hold with them, and recording says my wait will be at least an hour!

I have been trying for DAYS to process a return, but their site just keeps saying the following:
OOPS! Groupon Goods is temporarily unavailable or overloaded. Please try again in a couple minutes! Yeah right! How about trying back in a couple weeks?

What absolutely crappy service! I bought some earrings that look very nice on their website (3 different pairs), and when I got them, they are so small I don't think they'd even fit an infant. Now I can't even return them.

Sure, they state that they take returns, but that's just because they won't respond to their customers requests, so they never have to take returns or refunds.

This experience cost me $115.00. It will be my last purchase with Groupon!

Thumbnail of user st420
District of Columbia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 16th, 2010

Bought a dress. Perfect transaction. Came in less than one week. Exactly as described. Site requires a mature person who has read the terms- no refunds, only credits given, range of delivery times, due to nature of site-fantastic deals on high end merchandise and designer clothing not normally available to average consumer- you have to have some flexibility. Know what you want, know your body type, do not try to return worn clothing. Keep all tags and packaging. Items are leftovers from shows etc. so sometimes they cannot get their hands on merchandise due to competing interests from other sites. You are going to have some disappointments due to competition for a limited resource. I know I will win some and lose some. Something else will come along if you miss out on a bargain and what bargains. LOVE THIS SITE. With two girls and myself, a great way to be on the runway at home for a fraction of the cost.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi S T.: It's a pleasure to hear from you, and I'm so glad we are able to bring the runway home for you. We look forward to providing you with more positive shopping experiences in the future. Thanks for reaching out, and happy shopping!

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

Ideeli, Inc.

Thumbnail of user gaganc
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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July 20th, 2015

I get email with promo codes, but when u try to use them they don't work. My question is why do you advertise promo code with items which are not eligible... This is all fake and just trying to bring people shop thru their websites...

Thumbnail of user martys17
California
41 reviews
125 helpful votes
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May 18th, 2015

Yes, the luster has worn off this "gem". Interesting concept and the deals were good... in the beginning. Now, well, my advice is to move on. Sure, sign up, give 'em your email and get flooded with more useless junk mail and then try to "opt out". Psst... they don't understand "opt out". Nonetheless, this should be a "pass" for you! There, you've been warned.

Thumbnail of user yorim
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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May 11th, 2015

Hey, i've been a groupon fan for a long time but not any more. Purchased a vacation getaway voucher and then tried to contact the travel agent. Good luck trying, as the agents phone number (travel by jen) is out of service. Groupon is making a big mistake when they don't do adequate research before selling these expensive offers.

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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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