https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:30:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330980 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:32:08 +0000 immabeetoo 330980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MediaNaranja for what its worth, they should still take it after the date for the face value/what you paid (but not the extra discount) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330979 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:31:23 +0000 immabeetoo 330979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119 that stinks! hope they did a good job at least :(</p> <p>I've had all good experiences but only bought for restaurants that had decent reviews. We've found some of our favorite spots through Groupons! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330949 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:56:47 +0000 lawbee11 330949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: You should email them about your experience. I used a Groupon and was very disappointed with the company, so I emailed Groupon to tell them how awful it was, and they gave me a credit for the price of my Groupon. It can't hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330834 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:45:37 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 330834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah I unsubscibed too- at first it was good, but then we started feeling like we were getting ripped off, businesses providing different products than what the non-groupon product is and stuff like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330788 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:23:33 +0000 Andrea 330788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't had any problems. I've mostly purchased them for local restaurants and have used them all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330787 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:23:15 +0000 MediaNaranja 330787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh I have one for a mani/pedi that expires in three weeks, and of course its booked solid until then....awesome, glad I wasted that $30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330767 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:16:50 +0000 anonysquire 330767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every time we buy a groupon the place doesn't accept it or they have a 2 month wait. It's silly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330764 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:15:15 +0000 cranberryapple 330764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't had any problems with Groupons for restaurants, activities, and a facial. I always read the fine print and do research too. Some places I find myself wanting to go back even without a Groupon, so I guess it worked for me! I used to be so obsessed with Groupons, but now I find myself only buying one once every couple of months, if that. I don't find their deals are as appealing as they once were! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330507 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:38:43 +0000 Mrs. Pen 330507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: ugh that is really annoying!!!</p> <p>I don't ever buy them on a whim so I love groupon and living social.</p> <p>I have heard some horror stories so I just always be sure to read the fine print, reviews for the place on yelp or from friends. I generally do only buy from businesses I am familiar with or have heard good things about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330500 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:23:06 +0000 chopsuey 330500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5:21pm and they're still not at our old place! Lo, dh's aunt and I brought some small items to our new place and are chilling. -.-<br /> Stupid office manager/receptionist didn't apologize to me once. I hate her.<br /> The guys moving our stuff called and apologized though. They should arrive in a few. -.- </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330188 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:56:57 +0000 BSB 330188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy from Groupon but I check out their reviews before I buy. I haven't purchased any services but I have purchased goods or hotel stays. We've had pretty good luck with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330143 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:34:57 +0000 DillonLion 330143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also no longer subscribe to any daily deal websites like Groupon. In my opinion and experience, any businesses that offer the deal wind up getting so swarmed with business that they can't offer a good product/service any longer to anyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330134 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:32:51 +0000 calsmom 330134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: Sorry, I'm too distracted by the Five Guys you are having for lunch. Yum! I'm not a huge fan of Groupon either. The cleaning service groupons are bogus. They state their true cleaning prices outrageously high from what I've seen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330121 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:28:35 +0000 yoursilverlining 330121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy a fair amount of Groupons for restaurants and things like mani/pedi/massage; but for cleaning services or moving; I think you get what you pay for. I don’t trust places that so deeply discount because they are going to sell too many coupons and end up not really being able to honor them all and provide the same service levels they would have otherwise. Plus I always think that places will give you a little worse service if they know you got such a good deal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330114 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:24:30 +0000 ladyfingers 330114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Groupon sucks. I've heard such nightmares from the vendor's end, about the ROI and the way it works. I've only bought one Groupon, for a massage, and never used it. I'd probably only buy it for restaurants. I'm not a big fan of Living Social either, but that's more personal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330076 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:08:22 +0000 pinkcupcake 330076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: Sorry to hear! :( I've only purchased Groupons for restaurants and haven't had any trouble yet, but this is making me wary of buying anything else from them. Hope they end up doing a good job!!</p> <p>And yay for Five Guys! YUM :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330070 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:06:34 +0000 Alivoo01 330070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only bought Groupons for restaurants and haven't experienced issues yet. Sorry they're being such a PIA! Can you complain to Groupon and get a refund or something? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330064 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:02:43 +0000 MamaMoose 330064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only buy Groupons for vendors I have previously used and had good experience with (usually restaurants). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330059 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:30 +0000 autumnlove 330059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only like Groupon deals for restaurants! The others have too much fine print! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330057 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:57:58 +0000 CATWOMAN 330057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never had a good Groupon experience... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330055 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:55:17 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 330055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a groupon issue too. There were so many restrictions that the coupon was essentially unusable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330054 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:54:00 +0000 chopsuey 330054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: seriously. This is the last time I buy anything off groupon! On the bright side, M went down at noon and is still sleeping.. Movers probably would have woken her up with all the noise. And P is out getting us Five guys. If they weren't late we probably wouldn't have had time for lunch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330053 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:53:05 +0000 Meridian 330053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've unsubbed from all groupon, living social, etc., emails! I used to buy one a month or so, but kept forgetting to use them :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330040 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:45:02 +0000 mrbee 330040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: Groupon vendors can be so corrupt! I'm with you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-i-hate-groupon#post-330032 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:40:01 +0000 chopsuey 330032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought 6 hours of moving time for $225! (+165 hidden fees--gas and insurance)<br /> Too good to be true? Uh yeah.</p> <p>I got quotes from other movers for $130/hr for 2 movers and a truck so decided to save some money and buy the groupon. </p> <p>Our appt was at 12. They probably won't be here until 2. I'm so annoyed. -.-</p> <p>Do you hate groupon or is it just me? </p>