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Groupon has a rating of 1.6 stars from 5,271 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 250th among Daily Deals sites.

  • Service
    655
  • Value
    600
  • Shipping
    445
  • Returns
    512
  • Quality
    517

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Top Positive Review

“Sometimes it's a good deal”

Tracey N.
3/30/17

You should always check to see what the real price of the items are before buying a Groupon. Lot of their stuff is just regular price but with some gimmick added on. Other than that, usually they have good deals. I still buy from them often.

Date of experience: 3/29/17
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Top Critical Review

“Failed to deliver theatre voucher”

Stuart K.
12/12/24

Theatre voucher failed to appear. After about two hours of online chat we were told the problem would be investigated which would likely take 48-72 hours. The show started in 2 hours. Attached picture shows order still processing an hour after the show began. Utterly incompetent and useless.

Date of experience: 12/11/24
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Thumbnail of user susanw3885
Washington
1 review
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March 10th, 2024

I tried to cancel an order shortly after I placed it and there was no way. Almost impossible to get in touch with them.

Date of experience: March 10, 2024

Thumbnail of user davidb326
Massachusetts
4 reviews
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January 12th, 2024

Signed up for their new Groupon+ Dining Cashback program, made purchases and received confirmation they were recorded, however, the company hasn't paid a dime in cashback. Two weeks now I've gone back and forth with their outsourced scriptreading bots and copy and paste morons and still no resolution. They haven't a clue. They actively prevent customer from contacting actual company reps. There's no phone number to call. Just endless copied and pasted BS. Even BBB and Social Media complaints have gone unresponded to

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This company needs to be put both out of theirs and the public's misery

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Date of experience: January 12, 2024

Thumbnail of user gustavoc61
California
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February 23rd, 2021

Wow, so unprofessional... Groupon lied to my bank about me receiving the product I bought but asked for a refund without receiving anything. They lie their way to not refund anything. Do NOT buy anything on here. I've had this problem for weeks and still can't retrieve a refund, absolute waste of people.

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Date of experience: February 23, 2021

Thumbnail of user erik.david.andresen
Washington
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August 26th, 2023

Groupon has turned into a big business that no longer cares about their customers! Add onto it, the horrible post-sale customer service where all I heard was that the sale is final and sorry for the inconvenience.

I bought a voucher for a Spartan Race, which had a title of "Valid for Any Race in 2023" and I can not use it for our team. In the fine print at the very, very, very bottom of the page, it says it is only good for the "Open" start times. So, not for a "Any" race, as the title states and mentioned nowhere in the highlights below it. Shady sales tactics!

I rarely use Groupon because of reasons like this one, I should have stuck to not using them for this purchase!

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Date of experience: August 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user xlhowie
Florida
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June 16th, 2023
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Purchased a Groupon for a service, $1,782 and when I showed up to office the merchant said they hate Groupon and charged me an extra $716 to complete procedure. I sent many emails to Groupon, first off, they do not comprehend the English language completely. It took many, maybe 8 emails before I begged that someone who understands English to step in. The answer was oh well, you redeemed the Groupon so get the money from the merchant. I asked about the price guarantee and I received the same blanket answer a few more times. All of the answers were the same. Go to the merchant and try to settle the issue. Obviously the merchant simply said Groupon pricing is not correct. Be careful when you use Groupon, call the merchant if its a service to make sure they honor the Groupon price. I did receive the service, but sad I paid more than I originally thought I was going too. Groupon is of NO HELP!

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Groupon customer service and price guarantee are horrible

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Lasik Surgery

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Date of experience: June 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user lizr337
GB
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July 29th, 2023
Verified purchase

I purchased an escape room experience but could not use the voucher as I could never contact them to book and the web site never had any booking slots. Groupon are so unhelpful just keeps repeating I can have a voucher. I want a refund. Customer service is appalling vouchers are not worth having

Date of experience: July 29, 2023

Thumbnail of user rickh1092
California
2 reviews
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September 10th, 2023

It is astonishing Groupon is in business. I made the mistake of buying a Groupon, and the merchant was appalling. Groupon sent me a review link that didn't work—that can happen, but their response to the matter has been astonishing. Trying to deal with their "customer service" is like banging your head against the wall. They did absolutely nothing no matter how many times I contacted them, except waste y time with unbelievably idiotic replies. I have wasted almost two hours dealing with agents who are either illiterate or beyond incompetent, who are incapable of even identifying the problem let alone fixing it; all they seem able to do is waste as much of your time as possible; whatever money you think you'll save you will lose dealing with the usually shoddy merchants they promote and their relentless negligence

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It is astonishing Groupon is in business. I made the mistake of buying a Groupon, and the merchant was appalling. Groupon sent me a review link that didn’t work—that can happen, but their response to the matter has been astonishing. Trying to deal with their “customer service” is like banging your head against the wall. They did absolutely nothing no matter how many times I contacted them, except waste y time with unbelievably idiotic replies. I have wasted almost two hours dealing with agents w

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Date of experience: September 10, 2023

Thumbnail of user ginal508
Ohio
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January 31st, 2023
Verified purchase

I purchased tickets to the Field Museum in January 2023 from Groupon. I selected the All Access pass from the drop-down menu, which their site says includes general admission plus exhibits and a 3D movie. I received the Basic Admission pass when they delivered the actual tickets; however I paid the price of the All Access pass for those tickets. The only way to communicate with their customer service team is via live chat or email. After days of going back and forth, they refuse to acknowledge any of the screenshots of what their site promises vs what they delivered. They simply say I purchased the Basic Admission, which I clearly did not based on the choices on their site. You cannot talk to a real person, the don't acknowledge any evidence you provide, and they just tell you all sales are final. I would never do business with them again after this experience. A complete bait and switch scam with no customer service.

Date of experience: January 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user kassiet8
Oregon
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December 4th, 2023

I went o to Las Vegas and paid for a burlesque show. The show was cancelled and I did not get a notification. When asking the venue for a refund, they said I needed to contact Groupon who sold the ticket. Upon contact, they refused to refund me for 1. Not cancelling the payment within 24 hours of purchasing (because I can foresee the future) and 2. They told me to read the fine print. I did and it said nothing about refunding a cancelled show except they will notify the buyer of the cancellation. Which they did not.
They are still refusing to refund me my money.

Date of experience: December 4, 2023

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Maryland
1 review
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June 23rd, 2017

I bought a Brio luggage set through Groupon.com in April, 2017 and during my first trip in June, 2017 the handle of the luggage broke. Groupon sent me to deal with Brio. Brio would not accept return nor store credit and offer to send the replacement handle (same flimsy handle) which I have to install it myself. I went back to Groupon requesting help for store credit and was denied with the explanation that they only have 14 days return policy although the item was broken. Groupon supervisor, Trevor, insisted that there is nothing they could do and told me that Brio replacement part is fair. He offered $20 Groupon credit as if that would resolve my problem. I declined the coupon and would not purchase physical items from Groupon again.

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Date of experience: June 23, 2017

Thumbnail of user annvaph
Alabama
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January 3rd, 2024

After buying a groupon for a dog collar I noticed it was not working. I contacted groupon and the company. Both are telling me its not their problem. Groupon has now informed me they will not refund the money even though they know the code isnt working. Save your money and just order from the company itself. Bad customer service

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Date of experience: January 3, 2024

Thumbnail of user taraldixon
Florida
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August 13th, 2023

After purchasing a Groupon, scheduling an appointment through their link and confirming through text messages they sent to me (2x). I was told "tough luck". Now the very cryptic request on how to obtain a refund. Has finally replied stating that they have "escalated it" and I'll hear back in a week. So to sum it up…. They have no problem stealing your money and wasting your time and gas…. And I'm left at the mercy of them "investigating" to see if I'm eligible for a refund. DO NOT BUY! They have zero idea nor care on keeping a consumer happy…… pic shows they kept confirming and then when o showed they say "sorry we tried to call… see if Groupon will refund you but we can't"

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Date of experience: August 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user jincathy
Texas
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July 17th, 2023

Very disappointed, purchased the services, then don't need it anymore, no refund, no exchange even not allowed to trade in for something else.
They recently changed the return policy without inform customers, all sales are final
Will never buy from Groupon again

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Date of experience: July 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user meganw22
Ohio
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May 20th, 2015

I'm surprised by all the negative reviews for Ideel. I have purchased probably at least a dozen times, and I've had no issues with authenticity, quality or returns. It seems to me a lot of reviewers have misunderstood the policies. Also, customer service has been quite good in my experience.

Date of experience: May 20, 2015

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi, Megan!

Thank you so much for being in touch with us via Site Jabber.

I am delighted to hear about your positive experiences with our site, products, policy, and service! We are happy to have you as a member and I do hope to see you on the site soon!

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Thumbnail of user martyns1
GB
1 review
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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.

Date of experience: April 1, 2013

Thumbnail of user ch2171
California
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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...

Date of experience: February 24, 2012

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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 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.

Date of experience: June 10, 2013

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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 tomc11
Virginia
1 review
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December 23rd, 2010

Just received a pair of boots ordered for my wife. The shoes had definitely been worn before. The leather was scuffed and the soles dirty. Selling used items as new is absolutely unacceptable. Am tempted to contact NY Consumer
Protection Bureau.

Date of experience: December 23, 2010

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Tom,

We make certain to only sell new goods. I apologize if you received a damaged item however simply reach out to support@ideeli.com and they will be able to assist you without incident.

Thanks!

Happy Holidays.

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

Thumbnail of user indayb
Illinois
1 review
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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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Date of experience: February 28, 2015

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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 katrinah13
District of Columbia
1 review
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March 1st, 2016

You show no consideration to your loyal customer whom have been with you since the beginning. Groupon and Ideel are like oil and vinegar - it doesn't mix. Those hooker dresses, cheap shoes.

Thank God for GILT!

Date of experience: March 1, 2016

Thumbnail of user monp
California
1 review
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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...

Date of experience: June 25, 2011

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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 stevenl40
Singapore
1 review
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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.

Date of experience: July 13, 2014

Thumbnail of user janetf3
Kentucky
1 review
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July 22nd, 2010

Groupon charges advertisers so much that in the end it's not worth it. Customers buying certificates pay up front only to find out offer is very limited or has expired. I would avoid Groupon and look for other savings from local vendors.

Date of experience: July 22, 2010

Thumbnail of user nickb81
California
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March 7th, 2016

I had about $80 worth of credit on my Ideeli account which has now disappeared. I think everyone here having similar issues we should all become one voice and go after these people legally. Like filing an action lawsuit for stealing people's money. This is absurd.

Date of experience: March 6, 2016

Thumbnail of user patriciaa9
Illinois
11 reviews
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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...

Date of experience: September 30, 2012

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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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