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Overview

Groupon has a rating of 1.6 stars from 5,267 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 291st among Daily Deals sites.

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    652
  • Value
    598
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    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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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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2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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July 13th, 2010

I should have done more research on this site before signing up, let alone buying anything. They have cute clothes at a reasonable discount, but their shipping is absolute $#*!. I ordered a single dress... a month ago. I just got an email that my billing information has been received but nothing has been sent. Absolutely frustrating. I'm going to assume I won't get this dress for another 2 weeks (minimum) and hopefully I will be surprised. Doubt it.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Lauren: I apologize for the delay. We list every shipping expectation by even, and never charge until the order ships. However, depending on the distance it can take between 1-6 buisiness days to arrive via UPS ground. If you would like a status update on your order, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at support@ideeli.com. Thanks so much for reaching out to us, and being an ideeli member.

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

Ideeli, Inc.

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1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 7th, 2017

Paid for car valet. Buyer has to phone to make an appointment. Phoned three times over a week. Answerphone every time, left messages and nobody returned the calls. Fortunately I had paid through Paypal and they organised the return of my money. Needless to say, no apology or contact from Groupon.

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January 14th, 2023
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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.

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April 12th, 2012

Just got my first order in the mail. Everything was there and it came right on time, as they said. Plus I had been tracking the packages constantly due to the poor reviews. It took a month to get here, which I knew would happen at the time of purchase, but that's still a while for a bowl and some utensils. And $9.95 for shipping each time definitely keeps me from buying more.
However, I absolutely love my items! They're exactly as the website described, and very unique.
I just ordered a pair of shoes as well, which were wonderfully discounted. It's already being shipped, according to the website, but this tracking number cannot be found. I'll wait a couple days and see if the item ends up at my door. Hopefully.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi b p.,

Thank you for sharing your experience here on SiteJabber. I am very happy to hear that you love the items you ordered and have enjoyed shopping with us.

I completely understand your frustration about the cost of shipping. As we are constantly looking to improve our member experience and customer satisfaction, I will be certain to pass your feedback along to our internal team. Also, please know that we do offer All Day Shipping at this time. This means you will only pay for shipping once for all orders placed on the same day.

Regarding your order that took a month to arrive, the reason why it may take some items so long to ship is because we do not keep inventory. This is why we can keep our prices so low. However, because we receive our products directly from the vendors, shipping dates may vary. We strive to be extremely transparent when it comes to letting our members know when an item will ship, providing information from the first time you click on an item to your order confirmation.

For all orders, it may take up to 3 business days for tracking information to load to either the UPS or USPS website once the order has shipped. If tracking information is not available on the site after that time, please do not hesitate to contact me, and I would be happy to look into it for you and let you know when you can expect your items.

If you have any additional concerns, please do not hesitate to send me a message. Happy shopping!

Best,

Jason Faria,
Director, Customer Service

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June 18th, 2021

Worst customer service I've ever received and I'm 40! They are misleading and will do whatever it takes to steal your money! I'd rather pay the extra $30 knowing I got good service than save it by using Groupon!

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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...

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10 reviews
5 helpful votes
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April 18th, 2016

This site provides me with indulgences in my life I could never afford without their discounts. Also it gives me a chance to find and discover new things. And their customer service is excellent... they are amazing. Use them!

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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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4 reviews
7 helpful votes
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February 23rd, 2016

I have bought a few things off groupon and it was such an amazing deal each time, IO have never had a problem using them! I would recommend this site for whatever your needs massage, vacation, restaurants or anything!

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2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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October 31st, 2013

Stay away. I seriously hope they go out of business. I wonder how they can even survive in this competitive market. It usually takes about 3 weeks to receive items.
My previous order, which was missing for some reason, arrived at my place after two months. And this last order, which was ordered for my mom, was supposed to be shipped on 10/29 or 10/30, and all of a sudden, the shipment is pending. The customer service representative responded as if it's not their problem, it's more like the manufacturer's problem. And that's the reason why ideeli is able to offer products at such a low price. F--- you. Never going to come back this website ever again in my life.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Anonymous,

Thanks for providing your feedback to us through SiteJabber. I'm sorry to hear that something happened in shipping and that your package was delayed arriving to you. There may have been a delay with the USPS or UPS when the delivery was being made if the package had been shipped by us for two months. When an order shows as "shipment pending" it means that the order information has been sent to our fulfillment center and they are working to pack it up and check the order before shipping. Sometimes it can show as shipment pending for a few days if there are any issues found while they are packing up the shipment. I'm very sorry that your experience with our customer service wasn't as pleasant as it should have been. I hope that this package has been shipped out or that you've been notified of the status.

Part of the reason we can offer such reasonable prices is because we don’t keep any inventory. Instead, we work directly with the manufacturers, who ship to us, and then we ship to you. This can result in a longer wait time than you may be accustomed to, but it also ensures a high degree of quality control, guaranteed authenticity, and those great prices. It can take items longer to ship because we don't have all of the item we sell in stock and we provide an expected shipping window with each item to ensure that the expected shipping window meets the needs.

I hope that theI issues with these two orders have been resolved. If anything is still outstanding, please send me a private message and I'll be more than happy to help you resolve it.

Best,

Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

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1 review
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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.

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January 31st, 2012

It`s a scam!
I was hunting down a handbag I wanted, but it was always sold out.
I bought 1st row membership.
Page says:"sale starts in 4 minutes"
If you push on " add to bag" button
It says:" we just ran out of this item"
But sale did not even start yet

BEWARE! Some of the items on those sales are don`t exist. I guess they are trying to attract more customers this way.

I`ve joined the wait list on some of the items. Since my membership fee is non-refundable, I`ll try to buy them anyway next time. Will be back with update.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Irene,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm so sorry to hear that you're feeling this way, and understand it can be frustrating when an item you're interested in is no longer available. All of our sale events are for limited durations and have limited quantities and items can (and do) go quickly. If you elect to join the Wait List, however, we will notify you as soon as possible if we're lucky enough to add more stock. Please also keep in mind that we often repeat brands on our site to give you a second (or even third) chance at that must-have item. Thank you, again, for sharing your honest feedback, and for being an ideeli member.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

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March 19th, 2014

Worst service ever!
I just don't believe that this can happen in Canada.
I bought a Valentine gift for my wife and specifically called them to deliver it on time. I never received the gift... as it had fake DHL tracking no. And when I enquired, the answer was we are very sorry... there should be some legal action taken against this company...

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June 19th, 2017

I purchased a refurbished LC 65" TV with a 90 day warranty and upon arrival it was dead. Groupon refused to take it back however their ad stated free returns. When the "refurbished" tv arrived it was dead. I have spent days going around in circles to no avail. I finally got the CEO's name and personnel address and may visit him and his family while watching tv soon. What they are doing is illegal and MUST be stopped by any means possible. I'm a wounded vet and getting madder each and every day. I have the CEO's home address so perhaps he will see what it's like to $#*! somebody. A couple of more days and I have no idea what will happen. I know one thing: Take care of your customer in honest faith or PAY the consequences.
Richard Kelly

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10 reviews
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January 20th, 2016

There's definitely value by going with groupon, but there's also a downside. For services, a lot of times the provider straight up doesn't give a f since it's already paid for. I've bought some items via them, not bad but nothing to write home about either. Most things seem cheaply made and have a knock off feel.

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107 reviews
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November 24th, 2011

I've never dealt with Ideeli's customer service department so I cannot confirm or deny the issues raised by other reviewers. However, my friend used Ideeli to book for me an amazingly discounted hotel room in Las Vegas for a weekend. Ideeli's discount personally saved me a few hundred dollars, which in my book is pretty good. And this didn't factor into my review, but almost all my female friends are big Ideeli fans.

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Jeremy,

I'm so glad you took advantage of one of our amazing travel offers. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. Should you ever need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at support@ideeli.com.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

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1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 4th, 2015

Buyer beware! My daughter-in-law purchased 2 $25 gift cards as Christmas gifts. When we went to use one of them, the card had a remaining balance on it of only $5.32. Evidently it had already been used by someone.

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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
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March 26th, 2015

I am disappointed with Groupon. Bought a photography course. It was difficult to book and then staged in a basement with 10 other crammed people. Not what I had paid for. They should make sure the services have booking availability

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October 22nd, 2011

Paid £450 on July 14 for 2 memory foam mattresses which I still haven't received [now October 23]. Contacted Clouds who eventually emailed me back to say my order had been lost in transit and promised to despatch my order and reimburse delivery [£50] - I have received neither!

Contacted Groupon who said they would issue a credit note valid for 6 months - Don't think I could spend £450 in 6 months - don't want to buy things for the sake of it but can't afford to lose it either

Over 45 days so paypal not interested - not sure where to go next!

This sucks! :(

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February 26th, 2013

Hit or miss. Hit means wonderful discounts at restaurants. Miss is when your Groupon expires or the company goes out of business... you call customer service to find "You are number 17" please hold and hold and hold. This is routine and I assume how they make their money no matter what they claim is the refund option.

I have to say, I've enjoyed my hits, but those misses are infuriating! 30 seconds ago I removed my credit card to prevent me from that "can't resist the deal" click. My next step is to "unsubscribe" but I'm a bargain lover going through withdrawal.

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June 16th, 2010

Yes the items hip a little slow, and no they don't stock anything themselves, based on your order they have it shipped form the actual manufacturer / designer. For that reason I can understand that every once in awhile an item I purchased might actually have run out and they need to cancel it ( they should send you a notice though when that happens its ridiculous not to)... in regards to customer service they answered my request to return an item within a few hours and even made an exception to take back something which was non-returnable due to the fact it was defective... I got my prepaid UPS return sticker by email the same day

So far the items i ordered were all exactly as pictured / advertised and I don't think they are dishonest at all... you just need to have proper expectations. This is like a clearance our outlet site. Not an actual store at the mall

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Joni: Thanks for your feedback and patience. While getting products directly from the manufacturer can delay shipping time, it does ensure authenticity. Thanks so much for being an ideeli member.

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

Ideeli, Inc.

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December 28th, 2016

Have been a loyal customer for years, but clearly something has changed with this company, I will not buy anything from them going forward. Purchased a groupon for a gift for my daughter for Xmas, she did not want it, so I attempted to process a credit or refund. Did 3 online customer service chats and also called. Was told that they will only refund after 3 days of purchase. Really? At Christmas? Most people purchase at least a couple of weeks in advance. This place has gone to the place where companies go who do not care when you tell them you are cancelling your account, horrible customer service, just like robots...

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May 1st, 2017

Tried to order 5 sets of Sony wireless headphones. All were displayed as separately shipped packages with the same tracking number (assumed multi-package shipping). The following week, one package arrived. After checking Groupon, I noticed that all were listed as delivered. After several unsuccessful attempts to contact Groupon (poor online chat experiences, failed call backs), I was able to reach them via e-mail. A few e-mails later, I found out that not only did they never ship the other four headphones, they refused to complete the order. They are supposed to send a refund some time in the next two weeks.
The product that did arrive was in good condition and as described, but we were counting on having all of them.

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April 4th, 2011

What's really going on here? Don't understand...

I'm shocked to see so many negative reviews here. I have placed at least 20 orders from ideeli so far. Yes, sometimes the item was shipped longer than I expected, sometimes the item arrived not perfectly, however their reps were very very helpful. Every time when I contacted them, they were patient and was willing to help.

Well, from my own experiences, if you have a really urgent problem with your order, always try to contact their online reps, they are the most effective ones.

Anyways, I vote for ideeli, rather than gilt, rue la la, hautelook...

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DeeDee L. – Groupon Rep

Hi Sherry,

Thank you so much for your vote of support. I'm very glad that you found our Customer Service representatives helpful, and that you're enjoying your ideeli experience. Please always feel free to reach out to us directly at support@ideeli.com with any questions or concerns. Continued happy shopping!

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

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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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