Why We Absolutely Love to Shop on Groupon
Here is why you should look for your next deal on a website like Groupon
Deals sites such as Groupon are taking the internet by storm and bringing customers local deals in addition to discount vacations and top-selling products from major brands. This coupon and deal platform has really taken off since its inception and now has a user database with about 54 million active users from all over the globe and over 370K deals with more being added each day. I must confess that I am one of these active users who love to scour this website in search of a great deal or gift to buy someone in my family.
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Most people we speak to think that Groupon is a website that only offers great deals at restaurants and other businesses in their local area. But they are missing out on some key benefits of using this platform. Groupon also brings you huge discounts on everyday goods such as household items, electronics, clothing and much more. Another terrific feature (and much less known) is that Groupon offers travel deals where you can save hundreds of dollars off retail prices to get to your perfect vacation spot.
Groupon for Local Deals
This is probably the most utilized feature of the Groupon platform. You simply go to their website and search by your city or zip code and dozens of deals from businesses in your area are placed right at your fingertips. From restaurants and bars to spas and entertainment spots this website has just about everything you can want from your city. Groupon works with local merchants to develop these deals and features them for a select period of time. This means that each time you visit Groupon you are likely to see some newly added deals.
Some of the best dates my girlfriend at I have been on were spontaneous Groupon purchases. One of my favorites was a paint and wine night where you guessed it; we drank wine and tried our hand at painting some landscapes. We are by no means artists but we had fun trying it out and of course drinking while doing it. Our other favorite thing to do is try new placed to eat based on what is featured on Groupon. In fact, we bought a deal for a new restaurant one time and after going there we found our new favorite Thai place.
Groupon for Goods and Consumer Items
I cannot tell you how many times Groupon has saved me during the holidays or for a last-minute birthday gift. I will go on their website and sort through hundreds of items until I find the perfect gift for everyone on my list. The best part is that you can get FREE shipping with any $29+ purchase (last time I checked that is) and they offer free returns if you are not satisfied with your items.
A while back, I went through the whole health food phase where I was drinking smoothies and vegetable juices (so done with that phase now). I got a tremendous deal on a juicer from Groupon. The item normally retailed for $349 on sites like Amazon and Wal-Mart but with Groupon’s deal I got it for $199 plus FREE shipping. Such a bargain! Even though, it is now collecting dust on my countertop, I still like to brag about that deal.
Groupon for Travel Deals
My girlfriend and I recently purchased a Groupon travel deal which included a 3-night stay in a beautiful, spacious cabin near the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. The price is normally $249 per night if booked through the cabin offices; however, with Groupon all three nights totaled only $449. That is around 40% off the retail price. On that very same trip we used Groupon to purchase a white water rafting adventure package which normally sells for $129 per person for an unbelievable $89 for both of us. When I do some quick “savers math”, we got an amazing 70% off retail pricing for that activity.
I have had friends of mine purchase a trip to Costa Rica for one week at $697 per person. That did not include airfare, of course, but staying in a bungalow with food and activities included at that price is a steal.
Also keep in mind that even if you do not get a travel deal from Groupon that you should look into their local deals once you arrive at your vacation spot. When I traveled to California to visit a friend of mine we went on Groupon and bought a few deals to keep us entertained and fed during my stay.
Overall things to remember
- Check out Groupon before heading out in your area for some great deals at local eateries, shops and other businesses
- Always, always, always read the fine print before buying. Groupon does an excellent job of explaining exactly what is included in the deal and outlining all terms and conditions
- If you have some flexibility in when and where you want to travel visit Groupon and plan your next vacation around an advertised travel deal
- Most Groupon deals do have an expiration date so make sure you use your deal within the specified date range
- Make sure you live the CouponBum lifestyle! Save more, do more!
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