I am very familiar with these companies base on: Customer service, management, efficiency, behavior, IPO's start-up, internet start-ups and how long these companies have been in business. Some of these companies are publicly traded. That means, you can buy shares in them base on discretion.
My assessment is genuine because I have done business with these outfits. Some of them are Johnny & Jane come lately and others are old school.
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First and foremost most people should try to get the most for their hard earned dollar and if Groupon replaces the old method of cutting coupons then so be it. As a financial consultant I firmly believe that a majority of people do not completely control their own money in respect to where it goes and how to save it. Many people shop with emotion and use price as a label usually leading to over paying for goods and services. We all know what a budget is but how many people really do it religiously? If a person does not like to cook and prefers to eat out then why not get the best value for your hard earned dollar. Seems like a common sense system to me
Almost as bad as Yelp...but a few notches better. Doesn't drive the right type customer to you though. All price shoppers. No loyalty.
I use Groupon VERY SUCCESSFULLY. It all depends upon your business. I teach guitar lessons. Only half the buyers ever redeem. Of those who do, only bout half of them only redeem all four of the lessons in the package. Several of those who redeem all lessons have become LONG TERM PAYING CUSTOMERS! So, in the final analysis, it costs me NOTHING, and because of the non-redemption's, I still make my standard rate when they do. Groupon has been a complete bonanza for me. Other business may have other experiences.
I didn't like lowering my prices for individuals who were only looking for discounted prices. I think long time clients who have been loyal and referred clients deserve a discount once in a while.
Groupon costs you money. It's a way to get your name out there, but you only get about 1/4 of the regular price for your service. You get around this by selling a $100 coupon for $50, of which you get half and Groupon gets half, and caveat the coupon that it's only good on a $500 sale. But those don't generate much interest.
If you want to generate just exposure, make impossible offers. E.g. 60% off WonderTool -- must have orders for 1000 to proceed.