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Ask HN: Does anyone really use Groupon anymore?
Just curious! Forbes stated that Groupon was the fastest growing company($1 Bn Revenue) in the web history in 2008. I don't really find value in it honestly after 10 years!
- muzani 9y agoThey're a product discovery tool, which marketed itself aggressively.
- Endy 9y agoWell, I get their emails. But the businesses around me that are affiliated with Groupon aren't ones I go to. When I was in a romantic relationship and 'date night' was something of value, we'd regularly go to Groupon and find something that looked interesting. But now? It just doesn't match my lifestyle.
- smileysteve 9y agoI do; occasionally, and mostly when they run additional 20% off coupons. - Valentine's Day Activity Gift - Activity in the city in January I've recently been exploring for some things in Vegas.
- WhiteOwlLion 9y agoI used them recently to stay in a hotel in San Francisco, CA near the AMC Metreon. Big mistake. We thought it was a deal, and it was, I guess for San Francisco prices, but still, buyer beware. We booked two nights, but bailed after the first night. Sometimes you gotta cut your losses.
- WheelsAtLarge 9y agoI use them every once in a while. The company is really an advertising vehicle. Companies use it as a way to bring attention to their product or service. They have a use so I suspect they'll be around for a while longer.
- thoughtpalette 9y agoI usually snag Medieval Times tickets on there a few times a year. But from what I remember in Chicago, the place is a revolving door for developers. (I've also heard they're getting better though so who knows)
- shortoncash 9y agoYeah, I know people who still use it. The last time I used it (~1 year ago) was on a vacation in order to knock off a few dollars from the local attractions. I'd do it again. The only thing I hate is how they are worse than spammers when it comes to sending emails.
- kpwags 9y agoOccasionally. But mostly just for deals for places I'm likely to go to anyway.