Groupon Coupons & Sales

About Groupon

Launched in 2008 from its Chicago birthplace, Groupon has since become a popular e-commerce website. Groupon offers deals on goods and services across over 500 cities in 28 countries. As many as 425,000 deals are available at any given time. Groupon continues to grow, with over 48 million customers worldwide. Everyone is looking for deals! Get a deal on everything from restaurants and getaways to jewelry and online courses.

The Groupon Goods section launched in the fall of 2011. The central focus is giving customers access to affordable online items. Find clothing, accessories, gift items, electronics, health and fitness gear, and more. Are you one of the millions of Groupon bargain hunters? Or are you considering joining the ranks of frugal folks who refuse to pay full price? Whatever the case, if you’re looking for a deal, this shopping guide is just for you.

Groupon Goods 101

Groupon Goods has thousands of items available at a time. New products and web-based services are added daily. Need stylish new gym clothes for that new fitness class you signed up for? Don’t pay full price for your workout gear at a local retailer because Groupon Goods has a huge selection of high-quality yet affordable fitness clothing for both men and women. Perhaps you need a new phone or accessories for your current device? Groupon Goods can come to the rescue with everything from smartphone protectors to car chargers and auxiliary cables.

Groupon Goods can help you find what you’re looking for through the search bar or by browsing the categories. Browse by women’s and men’s fashions, home and garden, as well as health and beauty. Plus, find jewelry and watches, groceries, auto and home improvement, and a few others. The company even offers discounted (up to 70% off) designer items in the ideal collection section of the Groupon Goods website.

You have to sign up for a Groupon account to shop. You can do this one of three ways. First, sign up by syncing your Facebook account. You can also use your Google+ account. Lastly, sign up with your email and a password just for Groupon.com. Promo codes are always applied at checkout. Sales taxes and shipping charges (if applicable) are shown when you’re ready to enter your payment information. Groupon Goods accepts major American and Canadian debit and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). You can even use Apple Pay when you check out on the Groupon app. PayPal and international credit cards are currently not accepted for Groupon Goods purchases.

Groupon Getaways

You’re most likely familiar with Groupon, the limited-time sale website that allows customers to purchase great deals at discounts. Recently, Groupon took its time-tested and traditional purchase model to the world of travel. Now, it’s easy to book a vacation anywhere in the world at an incredible steal, thanks to Groupon Getaways. Operating in a model just like that of the traditional Groupon model, vacation hotspots are available for just a short amount of time. Whether it’s an all-inclusive vacation or a simple hotel room you seek, you can find it at Groupon Getaways as long as you catch a sale in time.

With thousands of different sales each day, you can travel not just to the U.S. and Canada. Find great deals for faraway spots like Australia, Mexico, or Europe. All you have to do is search by your intended travel dates and region. More than 600 daily deals are available, so get searching for your next vacation. What are you waiting for? Enjoy your next vacation knowing you got the best price possible.

Find Travel Discounts for Any Aspect of Your Trip

Groupon Getaway’s discounts encompass every aspect of travel you could imagine. Book rental cars, hotel rooms, and even food. You won’t find most of these deals directly on the Getaways home page. Instead, visit the coupons tab on the website. You’ll discover flash sales and limited-time promo codes that help you save even more. You can cut down the cost of your dream vacation with a car rental discount, apparel sales, and restaurant vouchers all thanks to the discount aggregation of Groupon. You can plan an entire trip ahead of time without paying full price for a single moment of the adventure. Much like the Getaways site itself, you can narrow down the coupons available to find what’s perfect for your intended vacation city.

How Getaways Work

Unlike traditional hotel booking processes, the flash deals available at Groupon Getaways follow a different process. You can purchase via a flash sale or a Market Pick. A flash sale allows you to score a discount of 15 to 70 percent off in a time frame of one to 16 days. A Market Pick option is available at any time for a discount of at least five percent. When you book one of these two trips, you then have a choice to travel with a friend or purchase two Groupons for two people at one price. You can also share accommodation packages for two. After you purchase your Getaway via one of the above options, you’ll receive a confirmation from both Groupon and the hotel you’ve booked with. When you buy, you’re paid up. The only costs that might occur are taxes and fees owed when you check-in or out of your purchased hotel.

Find Getaways on Social Media

There are two primary ways to connect with Groupon Getaways on social media. Connect on both Facebook and Twitter. Unfortunately, the Getaways portion of the larger Groupon company doesn’t have its own social media accounts. So, to stay updated, you’ll need to follow Groupon on Facebook or Twitter. On Facebook, you’ll find witty and snarky posts that link to travel deals (when available), travel inspiration, and different seasonal travel posts. You can communicate with the Groupon team by posting on its Facebook, but customer service help isn’t readily available here. Over on the Groupon Twitter account, you’ll find much of the same material you see on the company Facebook. A blend of seasonal announcements, blog posts, and travel updates is the primary focus.

Dollar Deal Days

Sometimes throughout the year, Groupon will offer “Dollar Deal Days” for a few days at a time. These are usually for the Groupon Goods or Local categories. On Groupon Goods, you can save even more money on hundreds of items like jewelry and sunglasses because the Dollar Deal Days are divided into three categories: $5, $15, and $25 items. Discounts range from 15-75% off, though some deals take as much as 80% or 90% off the item’s retail value. One of the features that helps you shop smart is the ability to see how many people have purchased a particular item. If nobody is buying it might indicate it’s not a great product or not worth the price. You can also see starred ratings for the product and reviews from folks who actually bought it.

Select Deals

Find select deals on a regular basis through Groupon Goods. Items in the Select Deals section are similar to the Dollar Deal Days, except these are usually higher priced, better quality items. Select Deals emphasize the percentage discount (extra 20%). This can be easier to see the discount instead of separating products into specific price categories. You can save an additional $10 on your Groupon purchase if you’re: 1) a first-time Groupon customer, 2) spend at least $25, and 3) use the promo code, WELCOME at checkout.

Refer-a-Friend and Groupon Bucks

Do you love Groupon and want to share sweet deals with your friends? Why not get rewarded for it through Groupon’s Refer-A-Friend program? All you need is a personal referral link – which you’ll get through your Groupon account. When your friend(s) signs up for Groupon and makes a purchase ($10 or more), you’ll earn $10 Groupon Bucks. Use your rewards to purchase anything for sale on Groupon. The Groupon Bucks will be deposited into your account within seven days of your friend’s purchase. You’ll need a credit card on file through your account to claim your reward. You can refer as many friends as you want, but Groupon Bucks will max out at $100 after you refer 10 friends.

Groupon Mobile

Do you want to browse Groupon Goods on the go? Be sure to download the Groupon app, which is compatible with most Apple and Android devices. You can browse different categories, add items to your mobile cart, and checkout directly on your tablet or smart device. The app is especially useful if you purchase Groupon deals for restaurants or other activities. You can easily redeem your offer from your phone.

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Shipping costs for Canadian addresses range in price. Some items may not be available for shipping outside of the contiguous United States. When you order a Groupon item, you’ll be able to track your order straight from your Groupon account and be sure to contact Groupon’s customer service department if anything goes wrong with your order.

You can usually return an item (unused, original packaging) within 14 days of receiving it. If you wish to cancel or edit your order, you have a window of two hours to make changes to your Groupon order. Groupon also offers free returns, so don’t worry about a hassle if you eventually decide to return the item.

Do you have an issue with your order? Groupon will walk you through the process by asking you which order you need assistance with and what the issue is and offer solutions on how it might be solved. You can also contact Groupon’s customer service by phone at 1-888-664-4482. Groupon is also active on social media. Browse their latest promotions and new product arrivals. You can even view occasional fun photos and quotes to go along with Groupon’s latest and most fantastic deals. You can find them on Facebook and Twitter.