4 ms·Groupon takes a far larger cut than the local newspaper would.by garply 16y agoGroupon takes a far larger cut than the local newspaper would.singer 16y agoI doubt newspapers take a cut at all. They charge a fee to post an ad. Regardless, this article is describing the aftermath of Groupon coupons.garply 16y agoI meant as a percentage of the profit I would be making from the ad.