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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 281st 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 kevins93
California
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
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November 2nd, 2015

Ive bought a few things using groupon and I havent been displeased. Yes you do need to always read the fine print on the item your looking at, but its easy to purchase things. They seem to have a wide variety of places, tickets for events, services etc. i always look on groupon first for things i might buy soon.

Thumbnail of user arisb1
California
5 reviews
21 helpful votes
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May 23rd, 2016

At first I was hesitating to actually order a Groupon item, but I have not yet been disappointed. Be aware, however, you need to scroll down and read everything. Sometimes the fine print will determine whether or not you will ultimately order that item. Example: Make sure you check the location of a car wash or car service before purchasing.

Thumbnail of user ashleyg132
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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October 22nd, 2017

If you are considering purchasing from Groupon, I do not suggest unless you like to get ripped off and enjoy not having customer service. I have tried to contact them the way they wish... absolutely useless. During my live chat the representative was unhelpful. Groupon does not have a customer service line and because of this they abused their customers. I wish I could say that I have gotten hung up on! Rather, I have "chat specialist" that continuously disconnect themselves for every issue they don't want to deal with. Groupon, I am disappointed in both your customer service and professionalism.

Heads up. This is the message you will receive if you come to any problems they don't want:
"I really want to assist you further however, its been a while since your last response and I may need to disconnect this chat to assist other customers"

You WILL receive this message if you don't come in contact with the right person & sadly your chances are rare.

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Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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July 18th, 2014

I'm not even sure what to say, rip-off, yes. I ordered a set of 6 towels, paid and I received 2 towels. Before this, I received someone elses order, while I never did get mine. I will not buy from groupon again. Too many bad experiences. Not worth it.

Thumbnail of user kristib1
Kansas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 7th, 2011

I really like ideeli.com. I look at the sales every day. I've had to return items before because they were the wrong size. Not because ideeli sent the wrong size, but because they just didn't fit me. I have never had trouble returning an item. I buy mainly dresses and a few sweaters. I was really surprised to see the poor reviews. I think the site spells out very explicitly how the sales, shipping, and returns work. I will continue to use ideeli!

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Kristi,

Thank you so much for your support. I'm so pleased that you're enjoying your ideeli experience, and have found the shopping and return process to be convenient. Thank you for taking the time to share your message here on Sitejabber, and for being a part of ideeli!

Best,

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

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Massachusetts
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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May 31st, 2015

What I ordered is good quality, however, I needed to return a couple of items. Customer service was fine, but I was surprised to learn that I received a site credit rather than my $$ back. If prices were great, I would understand and accept this, but no great bargains here -- at least for the items that appeal to me.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi, Lisa!

Thanks for being in touch via Site Jabber. I'm very sorry for any confusion regarding our return policy.

The full policy can be found here: https :// support. Ideel. Com/app/answers/detail/a_id/72/session/L3RpbWUvMTQyNjI4MDAwOC9zaWQvdFc4amZlaG0%3D. We offer 2 return options: Store credit for the purchase price of the item and free return shipping, or a refund in your original form of payment minus a $8.95 return shipping fee.

I'm happy to extend a one time courtesy and delete the store credits and issue a refund to apologize for any confusion our return policy has caused. Please send me a private message with either your order number, return authorization number, or registered email and I will make sure our team addresses it immediately.

I look forward to hearing back from you so I can resolve this concern for you.

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Thumbnail of user lenad10
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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September 28th, 2017

Very frustrating - groupon has gone downhill.
I used to be an advocate until the last two groupon deals I bought BOTH were falsely advertised and impossible to redeem.

1. The place groupon sold me a voucher for was closed for 2 months and yet groupon still sold their service with false advertising.

2. Absolutely absurd. I bought a flight lesson as a gift. When I called the company they swear groupon was supposed to stop selling their voucher and that they were invalid. Groupon never sent any notification or apology for their mistake.

There is no phone number to call and on the chat if you can convince them to give you a refund, you have to wait 72 hours for someone else to contact you.

Thumbnail of user dorians
Missouri
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 16th, 2010

Well i saw the ads everywhere on my yahoo mail i shop on-line a lot... im a sucker for designer bags so i ordered one from ideeli.com and my experience was good... my shipping date was about 3 weeks away and i ended up getting my bag sooner then expected and i had it checked to make sure that it was real and it is so i got a 300.00 bag for 50.00 i have no complaints but reading the other reviews it may be a while before i feel comfy to order something from their site! Sounds like the first order goes pretty smooth and then it gets worse from there :(

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Dorian: I want to thank you for shopping with us. We're so glad you had a positive experience and encourage you to shop with us again in the future. We pride ourselves on customer service, and are available to personally help you with any questions you have, to ensure the best shopping experience every time. Thanks again for shopping with ideeli.

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

Ideeli, Inc.

Thumbnail of user tinad730
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 15th, 2023

At check in they said I had no reservation when I showed them my Groupon they acted as if they had never seen it before and went as far as to act as if they didn't understand English. Taylor Swift happened to be in town so room's everywhere were sky high and I guarantee that us why they did not honor it and acted stupid. Let's just say my entire trip was ruined. I pre-paid and preplanned months in advance so that my vacation would run smooth and be taken care of. It led me to trying to find a place to stay all night, but t gets worse, it ended up costing me all the money I had brought to spend on food,, drinks, activities ect. $600 for two nights! Ruined my whole vacation, got in debt having people venmo so I could eat and get my luggage back on the plane. I would not recommend EVER BUYING a hotel stay on Groupon, there is no one to talk to, no one to help and your out your money you spent on it.

Thumbnail of user betht8
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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June 9th, 2014

Groupon is not about providing great customer service. It is about taking people's money regardless of the situation. It is like too bad, so sad. At least, Livingsocial will refund a partial refund of your purchase if you are not end up using it. With Groupon, you loose every dollars, forget about any refund. I want to know if there is a federal agency that regulate company like Groupon. I will file a complain so they can investigate this awful company.

Thumbnail of user jayh29
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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July 25th, 2013

I am not even going to try to buy. I subscribed to their emails to see if their products could be interesting for me. They were not what I was looking for so I tried to unsubscribe 4 times. Every time I go to the page, follow the instructions and save the settings, to no avail, I keep on being bombed with emails. If you cannot honor your unsubscribe policy, I don't want to find out how they conduct the rest of business.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Jay,

Thanks for sharing your feedback on SiteJabber. We're so sorry you have difficulty unsubscribing; I'd love to assist you immediately to make sure you're no longer receiving our emails. Can you please private message me the email address you used to sign up for our emails & I'll confirm that you are removed officially. Thanks very much and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Thumbnail of user mollyg17
Minnesota
1 review
15 helpful votes
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January 18th, 2016

I have been an ideeli/ideel customer for years and made my last order a couple of weeks ago. They have moved to Groupon since then and I can no longer access my account info, info about the orders I have not received yet, or info regarding returning an item that was too small. I contacted them with their old customer support email as well as the new ideel at groupon email and have not received an answer.

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GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 24th, 2018

I have updated some details on my account over 3 times, but their "system" has been unable to effect my new address. After been promised this will be amended. I have been unfortunate to chat with the same staff who has advised me to cancel my orders, then call back and then abruptly ended the chats.

The customer service have no idea how to deal with this technicality so after cancelling my current order, I will have to close the account.

Horrible Company.

Tip for consumers:
Avoid the SIte

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Thumbnail of user ramonac2
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 15th, 2012

I received an item ordered, however the size was too small and I wanted to speak with someone and see if an exchange for a larger size was an option. I first tried their live chat on the website, however it does not connect. I then tried their customer service phone number, however there was never a representative available to speak with me. I left several messages and no one ever got back to me. Because of the non existent customer service I probably will not shop from ideeli again. It's unfortunate.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Ramona,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on SiteJabber. We truly apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with our support team. I'd be happy to assist you directly, can you please private message me your user id and order number so I can look into your issue immediately? Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Thumbnail of user leahm4
Wisconsin
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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March 8th, 2012

Ideeli offers excellent items at greatly discounted prices. I have always found my items to be as described on the website, and any problem I have with (typically a garment) is usually due to my personal preference, not with the item itself. I have returned one garment, and the process was very simple. A shipping label was provided, and all I had to do was drop it off. I recommend this site to anyone looking to get high-end products at a reasonable cost.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Leah,

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your ideeli experience. If I can ever be of assistance, please don't hesitate to send me a private message here. Happy shopping!

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Thumbnail of user kr1629
Oregon
1 review
4 helpful votes
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November 6th, 2014

I selected to buy the more expensive hotel room option because the ad stated it was for two adults and up to three children. However, when I called Marriott directly to confirm room choices, they informed me I would have to pay another $20/night for a roll-away bed. The room does not actually sleep five as advertised. This, to me, is false advertising. I will not buy a hotel Groupon again.

Tip for consumers:
Be very very careful and don't expect much.

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Thumbnail of user davids6304
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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November 23rd, 2022
Verified purchase

My Groupon Bucks disappeared!
Customer Service (Michael Y) said money was used for shipping costs on my last order. I sent pictures of my PayPal account proving there were no shipping fees. They tried to have me deal with their vender for relief. I refused. All my dealings were with Groupon, not their vender, so they should resolve issue. Total waste of my time. Good bye to my $55 and Groupon.

Tip for consumers:
Simple.......DON'T use it.

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Thumbnail of user dianar23
New York
6 reviews
16 helpful votes
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May 11th, 2015

I check Groupon daily and use their local deals often. The only complaint I have is that some of the 'goods" deals take forever to arrive. Especially save$ with beauty and health and restaurant deals. I have also purchased many gifts such as facials or massage on groupon, again could not depend on a goods deal to arrive in a timely manner.

Thumbnail of user daniels12
District of Columbia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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December 8th, 2010

Am I understanding this correctly? Groupon asks the merchant (me) to discount my product 50% to get featured, which is pretty big stretch, but maybe I could swing it. THEN they take 50% of that and I get 50%? So basically I am asked not to give a 50% discount, but what is essentially a 75% discount! How in the world are businesses doing this? If I "gave away" my product at a 75% discount in the quantities they are selling on groupon, I would be out of business!

This sounded like a cool idea for my up and coming business, but after reading the fine print, I think I'm going to have to pass on this.

Thumbnail of user karinc7
Florida
1 review
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August 6th, 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!

Thumbnail of user alisonj39
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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November 18th, 2018

I have been a customer of groupon for years and they were great until this year. I have had 2 undelivered packages and bought 2 vouchers that were unusable because the company would not respond. Apparently they only give each customer 1 refund per lifetime and treat you like you are trying to rip them off. Never again will I use groupon and be treated like a thief because I want a refund!

Thumbnail of user syreetab
Maryland
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 23rd, 2011

Shop this website on a monthly basis, never had an issue with shipping or the quality of the items. The longest time I've waited for a item was 7 days and when an item I ordered was no longer available the promptly refunded the cost and gave me a credit for a future purchase, sorry other shopper have not had the same great experiences. I'm definitely going to shop from this website for a longtime!

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Syreeta,

Thanks for sharing your experience, and I'm truly glad to hear that. I wish you continued happy shopping with us!

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Thumbnail of user rjz
New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 23rd, 2011

Same as others. The WORST WORST experience in my entire online shopping experience. Order an item on March 10, today March 26, still no sight of it. And just learnt from other reviewers that I might have another couple weeks to wait for. I feel very sorry for whoever work in their CS department. Don't go near the site.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi RJ,

Thanks for sharing your feedback. For your convenience, we provide an estimated shipping window on the individual item page during the sale, and also on your order confirmation. If your order has not shipped within the expected shipping window, please reach out to us at support@ideeli.com, and a member specialist will be happy to look into what's occurring.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Thumbnail of user peggys46
Canada
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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November 7th, 2016

Purchased a groupon deal for auto detailing. Called the company to learn that it was not a working phone number. Found a second possible phone number online, but no answer.

Have a live chat with Groupon to say I wanted my money back. They offered a credit. That was okay until I learned that the credit was only good for 24 hours.

Advice: If you buy on Groupon at all, check out the company first.

Thumbnail of user gemia
Illinois
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
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September 13th, 2013

Its alright but you have to pay for EVERYTHING with separate shipping and handling. There is no combining orders or the option to continue shopping. They know what they're doing. Which is why my review is so low

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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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