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Daily deals websites are changing the way we eat. The concept is simple and there’s no catch: Groupon.ie offers cheap deals on restaurants, hotels, leisure activities, and beauty treatments.
Here’s a selection of recent Groupon deals. They’re quite phenomenal, and would make you feel like a bit of a chump for ever paying full-price again:
- €110 instead of €370 for a getaway for two in a deluxe room, plus each either a round of golf or back, neck, shoulder, massage at Knightsbrook Hotel (save 70 per cent)
- €3.20 instead of €8 worth of any burritos, tacos, or quesadillas to have in or take away from Burritos and Blues (save 60 per cent)
- €25 for a €69 meal for two including mains and sides plus two glasses of Prosecco at Riva Restaurant (save 64 per cent)
The more you spread the word, the more you save: by recommeding Groupon to your friends, you receive €6 credit to spend on the next deal.
Groupon makes use of our collective buying power: the more customers that sign up to buy a particular service, the cheaper it can be delivered. The deals brings a whole new set of customers to retailers, and are emerging as a popular alternative to advertising.
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Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 9:32 am
Love the deals.
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Great prize, hope I win …..
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 1:50 pm
I get the groupon emails daily, I have purchsed many of their offers and I think it is a great idea.
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 1:58 pm
I am going to sign up to get emails it sounds really good
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 3:06 pm
I get the mails everyday, they are great.
also try Sift.ie which groups all offers in one mail
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Some great deals and all, but in many cases, what’s on offer is downgraded from whats usually on offer. Watered down cocktails, limited choice menus etc.
Also, there’s no doubt that it can harm unsuspecting restaurants, and other deal sites take a lot less of a slice.
The market is oversaturated, which is not Groupon’s fault, but perhaps they could look at giving better value to restaurants in particular. It’s not so much an issue with service providers.
I probably won’t win for being honest, but hey!
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 5:01 pm
Looks like Ive lost out on some great deals
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 7:27 pm
It’s a great idea. Would like to see more hotel offers for families…
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Too many of them but sites such as dealpage.ie make it easier to see all of them at once. Not sure how many facials/massages one person could ever need though! Much prefer the ones for decent food 🙂
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 9:22 pm
I’ve got some great deals, I now eat out more now than i did in the so called “boom times”.
Wednesday 26 October, 2011 at 10:31 pm
I use deal sites, including Groupon, all the time! I especially love the restaurant vouchers, it’s a great way to try out new places.
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 12:09 am
Hope I get a few vouchers for Christmas, would make a lovely present.
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 12:53 am
like groupon – food value for money – when I have it
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 3:51 am
I really like them, but the meals are always romantic meals for two! Not fair on us poor singletons 😛
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 8:48 am
I use Groupon and other discount sites regularly. I think they’re great value – you just have to remember to use them before they expire! I’ve been bitten. 😉
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 9:14 am
Every morning I take a look at the greats deals on offer.
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 9:44 am
Groupon is great, I’ve gotten some great bargains for hotels and massages from it.
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 9:48 am
Great for hotel breaks, hairdressing & beauty treats!
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 9:50 am
It’s great for deals that you may have never got the chance to avail of because of the cost involved!
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 10:21 am
Looking forward to trying a meal voucher.
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 11:32 am
Love these sites, got some great value restaurant vouchers. I would not have had a chance to go to a lot of these places without using the vouchers, great way of trying out new places too.
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Love Groupon but would be better to get one email a day from them instead of a few. Still, great deals though 🙂
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 1:42 pm
I am suffering a bit from dealsite overload to be honest.
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Haven’t tried Groupon yet but may be tempted to soon!
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Great deals but too many emails!
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Wasn’t aware of this site.Will check it out
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 3:33 pm
These coupons are a great idea in the current climate
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 3:35 pm
My kids have used the coupons and find them great
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Great idea
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 3:36 pm
The coupons make it great value to eat out
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 8:30 pm
First time I’ve heard of groupon, but may try it.
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 8:49 pm
I love groupon – encourages us to spend a bit which we get do because we feel we get good value for our money which has reduced in recent times !
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 10:14 pm
A meal voucher would brighten up a cold dark evening
Thursday 27 October, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Great value, but nothing ever in Kilkenny!
Friday 28 October, 2011 at 10:29 am
I love this site. Its changed my world and how I do things. I no longer feel ripped off going out for meals withs my hair, nails and waxing all done at a reasonable rate. And if I get good service I will always return.
Friday 28 October, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Love the site, but scarce of cash, please let it be me this time