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Maryland
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I spend way too much time (and probably money) on this site. They have great deals on discounts at restaurants and on products. This is one of my go to sites when I need something different for someone. Love it!

Date of experience: January 5, 2017
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Terrible customer service! I have lost money in three transactions waiting for these people to refund money. Even after providing cancellation from merchant still no help. Perfect app to swindle money

Date of experience: October 26, 2020
Wisconsin
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Kept my money
February 23, 2016

Ordered some dresses, they were too small. Sent back, was issued a credit to my account. I knew I would probably not order anything else since their clothes run so small. I emailed them, they said they don't do refunds, only credit to the account. 2 years later, my credit in my account "magically" disappeared. Contacted them regarding this, and was told since another company bought them out I was out of luck. Tried to dispute on my credit card side, but unfortunately since I had closed that credit card account, they could not do anything about it. So I'm out $69. Not a lot, but not exactly small change. STAY AWAY...

Date of experience: February 23, 2016
Netherlands
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Just for all such sites
January 18, 2021

I`m saying this applicable for all the sites of such type. These coupons helped many times however there are many cases when the businesses did not know about the coupons and you get a waste of money. Still situationally good.

Date of experience: January 21, 2017
Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I bought a voucher from them, I had 3 month ahead to use it, then after 2 months I tried to get in touch with the company which was a beauty salon, they did not respond my phone calls. So I emailed them about the issue, first time no response! Second time they told me that they are sorry for not informing me, the beauty salon just closed! And offer me with my money back.
But a thing is they should be responsible for what they offered, notify me by mail or phone call and automatically repay me, not waiting till I email them 2 times!

Date of experience: February 20, 2015
Michigan
1 review
15 helpful votes
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I put some money into groupon many years ago and have asked several times if I could have my money back. They just say no and state "it's our policy" and don't even care to ask why... Three times groupon has taken my groupon bucks (my money) due to lack of account use. That is stealing! After hours of emails they do put my money back into my account as groupon bucks. Customer service (only by live chat or email) is horrible and I am being kind. For the last 5 years of many experiences I have not once received good service. In an attempt to use up my remaining bucks I purchased Sams Club Membership but it would not go through pointing to my account billing and to change my card---I am paying with my bucks. Okay I get it they want a card as back up so I live chat which to get an answer back in a timely manner seems impossible for them. Bottom line, stay away if all possible unless they get a new CEO b/c it starts at the top.

Date of experience: March 26, 2020
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Groupon clearly doesn't vet the companies that they feature deals for. And when lousy companies have deals that invariably go poorly, Groupon doesn't provide resolution past insultingly minor refunds in the form of credits. It seems that Groupon now exclusively works with companies that don't provide good services or products with no intention to preserve the integrity of their tool. I will absolutely never use them again.

Date of experience: November 9, 2022
New York
6 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Not great
May 28, 2016

I've now figured out most local service providers would prefer you call them and purchase directly from them instead just using the convenience of groupon. Because groupon charges them such large fees. It makes the whole process longer and inconvenient.

Date of experience: May 28, 2016
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ladies Kickback 11/24
November 27, 2023

I purchased a Groupon for concert in Chicago on 11/24 & after purchasing I downloaded app & created account. All I received was voucher & I did online chat on 3 different occasions since voucher did not have a barcode, it was basically just proof of purchase. Not one of the agents were helpful or knowledgeable as to my dilemma. I emailed Ticketmaster & called box office who informed me that I would be able to show voucher & ticket would be issued then. Groupon issued the voucher and should have been able to tell me that instead of acting like I was doing something wrong. The price may be lower but I won't use again

Date of experience: November 27, 2023
Michigan
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Groupon Purchases
July 2, 2020

I wish Groupon would let you know if the product being sold is being shipped from out of the country. It seems their clothes run so much smaller and you have a harder time getting your money back. Groupon should back you up when you the items sent were not what you ordered instead the seller has to decide if they want to give you your money back.
This will be my last time of ordering from them.

Date of experience: July 1, 2020
Louisiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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TOTAL RIP OFF!
May 2, 2017

My housekeepers no call, no showed. Then they didn't return my calls 3 times. I contacted Groupon for a refund (or to do SOMETHING) and they directed my call to India or somewhere like that where the lady was just reading off of a response sheet. She kept repeating herself and driving me crazy. In the end, she said that she would help me out. The next day, I got an email stating that I would not be refunded. The guy even suggested that I gift the Groupon to a friend.

I deleted the app. I will never shop here again. Big mistake on their part. I am a house wife who does all of the shopping for the family. I just spent $500 there in the last month. Who needs them when you have Amazon?

Date of experience: May 2, 2017
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BUYER BEWARE!
September 12, 2023

Groupon was bought by a new company & they are shady. They already have a class action suit against them & sold me a Groupon for an out of business company & would only issue Groupon bucks - even though the offer was fraudulent. Never buy anything under this new ownership!

Date of experience: September 12, 2023
Florida
9 reviews
18 helpful votes
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Good Deals
May 27, 2017

My co-worker told me about groupon app, had download it and check it out! Like what I was seeing, with so many great deals of all types. I've purchased a few things from groupon, which was what I've order. Only had one problem with an all-in-one desktop, the company I'd purchased the desktop from. But I was able to receive the help I needed, and everything was resolved with no other problems. When I'm buying anything custom care has to be GOOD! Or I'll never buy from a vendor again, shipment was always fast/secure no problems. So far my experience with the app is A+ for now, so I'll continue to shop through groupon! Who doesn't like coupons? And good deals! Everyone does and this app is a good place, to check out for good deals on everything you can think of.

Date of experience: May 27, 2017
Oregon
3 reviews
11 helpful votes
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I have had good luck with my Groupon purchases. It gets my husband and I to restaurants we haven't even heard of or would not normally go to (which is the reason I am sure that restaurants use Groupon). And it is just fun seeing what the daily offer will be. It gives us a fun game as consumers and businesses a way to get their name out there.

Date of experience: September 11, 2011
Pennsylvania
7 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Absolutely useless site.

I am a small businessman and I desperately need more publicity. I thought this site would do it. Turns out they hate small businesses and refuse to do business with small businesses.

I looked at the "deals" offered and they're just worthless. I can get 10% off in most places just by negotiating. The other deals - you have to buy so much it's just not worthwhile.

Date of experience: May 30, 2012
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Not worth the money
October 1, 2017

After searching for the best place to buy flowers. I decided to purchase a voucher for 30$ worth of flowers from 1800-flowers. After visiting their website, I found out that they will charge you a service fee of 15$ in addition to your order! That is not listed in any fine print and really defeats the purpose of any voucher. I should have just purchased the larger flowers and got my service fee waived better then giving groupon my money on top of the flower place. Waste of money!

Date of experience: October 1, 2017
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Bought a black with Silver hardware Michael Kors handbag for my mother as a gift and when it came two weeks later from China, what a surprise! It was a counterfeit knock off with two broken zippers, black and gold and the MK was upside down! $89.95 later, Groupon chat (no phone lines anymore) told me they are a third party and to contact the company. I did six times and no answer. I then emailed Groupon so I had documentation about 28 times in two weeks. They all started with we are so sorry for your frustration,,,, they do not take accountability for the companies they represent. Only after I said I was seeking an attorney and threatened to put this all over social media and the news did they refund my money and only because the business that the represented, never responded back to them either. So crazy!

Date of experience: October 29, 2017
Washington
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Groupon does not leave an accessible phone number. Their website is just as bad. It took me over two hours to finally cancel my reservations. You should be able to go to my Groupon and check the item that you purchased to hit a cancel sign. They make you go through all kinds of sites to figure out how to cancel a transaction. Shame on you Groupon for not caring about your customers. You could make it much easier to cancel a transaction if you choose so. Buyer beware.

Date of experience: November 22, 2019
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The site clearly states the ship dates and return policy for each sale. I purchase 1-3 items a month and have never had a problem with authenticity or item quality. In fact one item I purchased did not sell out and was listed a week later for $20 less than I paid, ideeli credited my account the $20 immediately.

Date of experience: March 16, 2011
DeeDee L. Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi KM,

Thanks for sharing your experience! As you mentioned, we do our best to make the shopping experience as transparent as possible by listing expected shipping dates and our return policy directly on the sale page. All of our items are authentic and received directly from the manufacturer or a licensed third party to ensure quality. I'm so glad we were able to provide you with a price adjustment. It's our goal for you to always be as happy as possible with your purchases. Thanks for being a part of ideeli!

Best,

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They, did not process orders for days to even over a week after the order is placed. When they ship your items they ship it so slowly that it takes forever to actually get your items and when you call customer service they are very rude. I'm still waiting on three orders that I order and all were supposed to be here no later that today and now because of groupon not filling orders as they should and the only method of shipping they use none of them will be here until after Christmas/ the end of December if I'm lucky and they are all Christmas gifts. I have contacted customer service and they refuse to do anything about it just saying they are being processed and are in transit. There is no way that my items as of 12/20 should still being processed when there site says it will be processed wit in two business days! This is highly unacceptable!

Date of experience: December 22, 2016

Overview

Groupon has a rating of 1.6 stars from 5,286 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Groupon most frequently mention customer service, credit card and fine print. Groupon ranks 250th among Daily Deals sites.

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