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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 283rd 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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Thumbnail of user talishab5
Minnesota
1 review
2 helpful votes
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November 9th, 2021

They never helped me even after they tell you to ask for support via emails! Groupon spare me the reply back because its not worth your time anymore! I recommend not using groupon because third party merhcants can take your money not provide you with product and groupon will not do anything about it! Groupon use to have superb customer service and now because many use them they have no more care for consumers!

Tip for consumers:
Third party merchants can deny you refund and Groupon will do nothing, third party merchants can refuse to help you and take your money and Groupon will do nothing about it

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Thumbnail of user alyxandriap
Florida
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
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December 29th, 2015

When it comes to activities is great, the goods are hit or miss. You need to make sure that you read very carefully and check sizes. Everything looks bigger on there. It also takes FOREVER to ship the items.

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AE
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April 25th, 2019

If you see the below 2 images you will can easily see how they fool around.
For an adult 30 min biking they show 250 and their price as 109 where they make you
Be-lie-ve that you are saving 56%. But if you look at the second image the cost is 120. So you save only 10 bucks and not 141 (250-109). This is how they take you for a ride thinking you have a deal.

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California
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November 14th, 2022

I purchased a jacket from Groupon. It was too big on me and I requested twice for a return. All Groupon customer service replied was they have already contacted the seller and the seller will have to handle my return. It's been weeks so far I haven't heard anything from the seller, or Groupon to follow up. Very irresponsible. I will not purchase anything again from Groupon.

Thumbnail of user paulah72
Florida
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December 29th, 2017

My daughter and son-in-law had purchased a Groupon for my husband and myself, as a gift last Christmas, 2016. It was for a dolphin sightseeing tour in St. Augustine, FL, and expired 12/31/17. I was going to book a tour after returning from a Disney Cruise on 12/4/17. But when I pulled up the Groupon, it was saying it was Redeemed on 12/1/17 at 6 something PM. Well, at that day and time, we were out to sea on the cruise. I had never marked it Redeemed. Multiple emails back and forth to Groupon, even mentioning that my daughter had purchased it, and no resolution was made. They then, with only a few days remaining on this Groupon, told me that my daughter needed to email them, since she was the one who purchased it. She did, and still nothing! It now expires in 2 days! I'm so angry with them and will never buy another Groupon! Their customer service STINKS!

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Canada
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September 13th, 2012

I am very suspicious of such deep discounts. Today I got a deal of $350-worth of yoga classes for $20... seriously? This can't be real. If the business in question honours the deal, I would just feel bad taking advantage of them like that. And if not, then it's just a scam. Why not run a more sensible, socially responsible version of Groupon... say, 25-40% discounts that encourage new customers to discover a business.

A second point - you have to be very careful with the deals. A few days ago I almost bought a Groupon admission for a rock concert - $35 for tickets worth "up to $80". The catch? The tickets are for a section seating where prices range from $25-80, so you could actually be paying $35 for $25 tickets, and for all that, have a "Groupon" instead of a proper ticket, and zero ability to select your seats. I won't be buying tickets from Groupon again.

Thumbnail of user christined5
Wisconsin
1 review
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June 23rd, 2012

Purchased two deals this year for services in the Madison WI area. The businesses are clearly too small to handle the number of customers generated by Groupon. In both cases, it was virtually impossible to get through to the businesses 'due to the large number of calls we are currently receiving'. I never did get through to one business, the second business has repeatedly failed to put my appointment in the computer. I've shown up twice only to find there is no appointment. Today I called to confirm my appointment and same problem, no record of my appointment. Groupon will refund me, but I think they need to do a better job making sure the participating merchants have the ability to meet demand.

Thumbnail of user karenc4130
Georgia
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December 11th, 2023

I purchased pizza storage containers on November 23,2023 from Almo, through Groupon. I almost immediately tried to cancel the order. They would not allow me to cancel. I have tried to return the order on multiple occasions since I had to wait to get it. I have gotten the automatic messages from Groupon telling me Almo will contact me. Nope. No contact. No it seems like I am stuck with the items.

Thumbnail of user michaels277
Florida
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July 11th, 2015

Pictures on the website are way too off from what I've got. And at the end they gave me $50 of Groupon money. $#*!ty website and helpless CS I've ever deal with. It was expensive mistake. Never deal with this guys. App deleted and lesson learned.

Thumbnail of user yelenag1
California
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2 helpful votes
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December 5th, 2015

I have ordered 2 items using my store credit. The items arrived on the last day of the eligible return and became not returnable. The life chat doesn't work, e-mails are not answered. I lost my money. This company is a scam, stay away from them!

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Florida
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2 helpful votes
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October 21st, 2015

These agent are locking how to speak to someone. Its even worse when you ask to speak to a manager because they're no different from the reps. I am very disappointed in the level of service I received and worse the long wait on the phone. I would never do business with this company again.

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GB
1 review
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August 22nd, 2011

This isa shambles i bought a teeth whitening voucher and when u call the number it says its not in service so i tried to call groupon who just puts u on hold and not answer i sent them 2 emails and had no reply people should be warned of this as its a scam

Thumbnail of user garyc39
Georgia
1 review
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September 24th, 2014

Groupon Goods are the worst! My first order, for whatever reason
Failed to arrive. Then I ordered Motorola Blue tooth Buds, $50.
After 90 days they just stopped working. My email to customer service only generated an I'm Sorry!' response. I'm sorry but we only cover product if damaged in delivery, I'm sorry but 14 days is our max coverage. No help in resolution. No help in contact source to resolve, only I'm sorry. And with that I agree, THEY ARE SORRY! Never again!

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy Groupon Goods! You'll be sorry!

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Thumbnail of user jennaa4
California
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February 10th, 2015

Be aware! I ordered product which showed with the tracking number that it was delivered and left in my mailbox (with no signature!), however, I have never received it. It took me a whole battle to get my refund. The rudest and helpless customer service ever!

Tip for consumers:
Don't order any valuable product. If UPS/FedEx/ USPS claims it was left somewhere for you, but you never received it, they will not refund your money.

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Thumbnail of user mayah34
Texas
1 review
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May 14th, 2020

Liars and thieves. My package never reached the carrier, but Groupon said it was in transit. Then they show on the site they refunded my money. I checked with my bank and there was no refund. They will not offer a cash refund even though that was their policy. So now I'm out $228 with no product or even store credit to show for it.

Thumbnail of user carolb36
Michigan
2 reviews
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April 21st, 2013

I bought a Groupon for Fuel Vegetarian. I was unable to get through to the restaurant to make the reservation required. I left a message on their phone and also sent an e-mail. I did not hear anything back from the restaurant. I thought perhaps they didn't confirm reservations. My friend - who drove over 2 hours for a special birthday meal - and I went to Fuel Vegetarian. They were closed. I've been trying to find a way to ask for my money back from Groupon, but can't find any way to communicate with them. Maybe they will see this. If so, I want my ten dollars back! The Groupon expires May 1st and my friend and I won't be wasting gas money going there again.

Thumbnail of user allisond17
New Jersey
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July 23rd, 2015

This company is completely unreliable. I placed an order on May 2 for six bracelets for my bridesmaids, yet received only two of them by May 28. At that point I contacted customer service, only to be told that there was no guarantee I receive the items. I simply don't understand how I can be told that there are enough items available to place my order, yet never receive them. I received nothing from customer service other than a cursory "we apologize for the inconvenience." I needed to receive this order in a timely fashion, and was not updated on its status once. They've lost a customer.

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New York
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May 15th, 2023

I responded to an email for Counting Crows tickets through Groupon thinking it was the show that was near me. Well it was not. It was the one 400 miles away. Instead of sending me the Jones Beach one they sent me Woodstock! They won't exchange tickets or do a refund. Disputed the charge with Visa and they denied it over the phone. Never using Groupon again and cancelling my Visa cards. The best is when my concert got cancelled and they wouldn't return my money. They gave me Groupon Bucks!

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Thumbnail of user didis1
Vermont
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May 9th, 2016

I purchased a Groupon for a couple's combo massage and made an appointment for Sunday afternoon, Mother's Day, right away. I received TWO confirmations: an email and a text message. All we had to do was show up. When we did, the lady in charge told us she had no app't for us and we should come back 'tomorrow'. When we said, "No, we can't do that" she then said, "Come back 1 hour". We showed her our confirmations, but she didn't seem to care so we left. Please also note that NO ONE was in the chairs except 1 person (an employee) who was relaxing. When I called Groupon the next morning, I was offered an apology and credit to my account. After I insisted on a refund, I was granted one. Having ruined my Mother's Day, they should have offered more!

Thumbnail of user tamarab41
Canada
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November 8th, 2017

Through Groupon I bought ticket to Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto. I didn't notice in fine print that they charged me in US dollars not in Canadian. When I got my Credit card statement I found that I paid Groupon $ 7 Canadian dollars more for each ticket than I will be pay in Canada! What the kind of sale it is?! I lost my money. When I called Groupon they explained "Sales is final" no refund! Final sales?! Is it last item on shelf for sale?! Disgusting! Never using Groupon again.

Thumbnail of user johnt1619
Maryland
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July 2nd, 2020

I've been waiting 3 days for Groupon to verify I didn't redeem a Groupon I purchased for duct cleaning. I bought this Groupon with a credit from another crazy Groupon. That lady wanted me to get a doctor's note in order to qualify for her massage! But not refunds at Groupon, only credits! So I use Groupon's credit to buy duct cleaning for my house instead, and when I go to schedule it, it's listed in my account as already redeemed. I would have thought a phone call could clear this up. How hard can it be to verify I've never contacted this business and they have never been to my house? But here I am waiting days. Looks like I threw good money after bad in buying this second more expensive groupon with the credit from my last deadbeat groupon. I now have trust issues with GROUPON, I trust you understand. Please make it right and right-quick please, Groupon!

Thumbnail of user farzadb
California
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January 9th, 2014

I ordered a 10 in. Double Power tablet on Dec. 23,2013. They charged my credit card account the same day and as of 01/09/2014 I am still waiting for it to arrive. I sent them an email regarding my order and received typical auto generated respond. I called them on 1/6/14 regarding my order. The man " Brook" told me that orders take 12 business day to go to shipping department and it will take days for me to receive it. Today, I received another email from them notifying me they have no idea when the order will be shipped. I responded and requested a cancellation and asked them to credit back my credit card account. I thought this was just a one time screw up but looking at the other people reviews, I realized that that is their business model " take the order, charge their account and let them to chase their order". It seems to be their mode of operation and I will never deal with them again

Thumbnail of user michelleb4031
New York
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November 9th, 2022

I purchased an item on Tuesday, it was marked 'pending. I contacted customer support and was told it could take 2 - 24 hours. Since I was close to the 24 hours, she offered to refund me and give me a discount to repurchase. I agreed. What I didn't know was that the price went up. So now with a $50 discount they want me to pay $20 MORE than I did yesterday... because their system is not working as it should.

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Thumbnail of user teem15
New Jersey
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August 27th, 2018

Groupon I purchased no longer excepted. Had to wait on hold a long time before receiving my refund. That was purchased with a coupon which they didn't allow me to get a new coupon due to my inconvenience. Supervisor was NOT more helpful then the customer service representative that worked under her

Thumbnail of user paulf165
GB
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March 27th, 2018

This company is not to be trusted. They have committed fraud by taking £30.00 from my account without my authorisation for a product I did not purchase. I tried to use a discount voucher they sent me. When this failed and declined the code as it was a live event I closed the window. I had a live chat and was explained the reason why I couldnt use the voucher. This made the event too expensive so chose not to bother. Next thing I get is an email saying they had taken the money and gave me a voucher. THIS IS FRAUD. And on the telephone you speak with someone in Asia that has absolutely no idea what your problem is as they dont have a fundamental understanding of the English language.

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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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