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California
26 reviews
135 helpful votes
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Their customer support is really bad. I Pre-Ordered an iphone 6 case and somehow the wrong size was accidentally selected. I tried contacting them to change the order but they told me that "Since it's been more that 2 hours we can't change it". Mind you that if THEY had responded to me sooner that wouldn't have been an issue. So I tried contacting them again since I really don't see why they can't change a Pre-Order that hasn't even been shipped yet and they gave me the EXACT same reply, like copy & paste same. So I tried contacting them again to get them to cancel the order and they sent me the SAME response AGAIN! It's like they don't even bother reading peoples e-mails! My advice is the AVOID buying from here as their customer support is TERRIBLE! Doing something as simple as changing something in a pre-order shouldn't be this difficult!

Date of experience: September 26, 2014
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have ordered a few things from this sight. I find that they do not give the whole story when advertising the deal. For example I bought the Mad Auto detailing. I sent in question asking if they wax the car. They said they hand wax. When it was done the hand wax entailed a spray bottle and cloth? After I booked and paid for the deal that is when I find out they ONLY due Tuesdays. I booked for a date on their calendar and they moved it back from May 15th to June 5th plus changed the time. YOU FIND OUT THE TRUE DEAL AFTER YOU BUY. Beware.

Date of experience: June 5, 2012
Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes
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We purchased tickets for an international soccer match in Columbus, for Real Madrid vs PSG, and if you like soccer you will know that Real Madrid is a real deal.
We leave in the Cleveland area so we had to travel to Columbus, my husband took a day vacation from job, pay a hotel and the "worst" we told our son he was going to that game, just to find that GROUPON IS HAVING TECHNICAL PROBLEMS AND THEY CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THEY WILL FIX IT BEFORE THE GAME, THAT THEY CAN GIVE US A REFUND! Who wants a refund!, how are they going to compensate all the expenses, the time and the heart broken of a 9 years old boy! They kept saying apologize, but they did not solve anything. I will never ever buy anything from them again!

Date of experience: July 27, 2016
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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This company is the biggest scam. The first time I placed an order with them, I needed to return one item. When returning the item, I noticed that they conveniently lowered the price of the item so that they can credit me a much smaller amount. They went as far as changing my online order to show a lower price. I compared this with the order confirmation email, and sure enough, they had pulled the scam.

Emailing customer service results in NOTHING. There is no phone number to call. So I sucked up this order and told myself that it was perhaps a mistake on their end.

The next time, I had a few items in my cart. I added one more item that I really wanted, and accidentally hit the checkout button. Bam. The order was placed INSTANTLY without any confirmation, any ability to change the order, nothing. I emailed them and 8 hours later they sent me an email saying that "it was too late to cancel the order". A week later the items arrive, EXCEPT the last item I had added that I actually wanted. Now I try to return the items, and it says "the time to return them has expired". Oh, and as of December 1,2015, they conveniently CHANGED THEIR RETURN POLICY.

I'm now calling my credit card company to challenge the payment and sending their stuff back. No one responds to email, there is no phone number. This business is a total scam and rip-off.

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Illinois
4 reviews
10 helpful votes
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I really could not be more frustrated. I used to have my ideeli purchases shipped to my job, but I recently took another job, so before I placed my last order I updated my shipping address, made my HOME my primary shipping address, and deleted all others. Imagine my surprise when I tracked my package and it is being shipped to the old address! I did a live chat immediately, and the girl was very nice but gave me two choices. Either drive two hours round trip and pick it up myself, or wait a month for the package to be returned to them and reship per. And if anyone has ever shopped ideeli before, when THEY say one month, it must really mean three. I have been emailing back and forth with the customer service "team", only to have them repeatedly infer that this was my error. I am so frustrated! I love the deals I can get on ideeli, but for flat rate $10 shipping from every customer, you would think that they could figure this out. If this is not resolved by the end of the day I WILL be filing a complaint with the BBB and contesting the charge with my credit card company.

Date of experience: May 15, 2012
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Order never received
August 25, 2018

I spent over $56.00 for 4 Tiles that we're never received. I have tried numerous ways to contact Groupon to no avail. I would like be to add a photo, but the items were NOT received!

Date of experience: August 25, 2018
Netherlands
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I have order a product from Groupon more than 5 weeks before and the product came after 4 weeks without any notifications, emails, status from groupon. When I open packet, the story became more worst, the product was one cheap quality, which I will not even buy from street.

NEVER EVER BUY SOMETHING FROM GROUPON

Date of experience: June 19, 2015
North Carolina
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I like a deal
August 11, 2015

I have had better luck here with restaurants and goods rather than services. Carpet cleaning was a bust, but have purchased for restaurants I want to try or that are familiar and I like to frequent.

Date of experience: August 10, 2015
New York
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
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If you have an issue that has to be taken to customer service, it is not easy to deal with. And they do not respond quickly. Then when they respond they still haven't helped the situation!

Date of experience: October 11, 2015
Virginia
2 reviews
16 helpful votes
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Best Ever!
May 9, 2016

I am really happy with the products on Groupon. I am able to order online and send gifts for birthdays and celebrations you wish to give a gift to that live in other cities and states.

Date of experience: May 9, 2016
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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DO NOT BUY THE DIAMONDCANDLES.COM COUPON CODE! There is NOTHING stated that you can only use the Groupon on certain candles until AFTER you buy the Groupon and get to the Diamond Candles website! It's too late at that point... you all ready bought the Groupon! I complained to Groupon only to have them refund me in "Groupon bucks" I had to fight with customer service to refund my credit card.
It's fine if you want outdated candles but tell me that's what I have to buy!

Date of experience: October 21, 2015
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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THIS COMPANY SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME PURCHAING A BAG OF DOG FOOD FROM THEM... NO ONE TO TALK TO IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR TICKETS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS A JOKE. AS LONG AS THIS SO CALLED COMPANY AS BEEN IN BUSNESS. NO PHONE NUMBER TO CALL.
YOU WOULD THINK THAT THEY WOULD HAVE FIGURED IT OUT BY NOW. TRUST ME STAY VERY FAY AWAY FROM THEM. IT'S NOT WORTH THE HASSLE THAT YOU WILL MOST DEFINITELY COME ACROSS. NO WONDER THEY HAVE SUCH A LOW RATING.

Date of experience: September 6, 2022
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I am extremely happy with my first purchase and surprised to see so many irate customers in these reviews. I got a gorgeous L. A.M. B. wallet for $59.99 which I had seen at Nordstroms Rack for $100. Yes, the shipping seemed a little expensive BUT even with the shipping I was still getting something I wanted for cheaper than I could get it anywhere else!

Shipping took about a week with great communication during that time about the processing and shipping and tracking info for my order. When the box arrived, my item was well-packed with some bubble packing and pretty red tissue paper. What a nice touch!

The wallet itself was pristine, and I am so glad to share this site with everyone who compliments me on my new wallet.

Plus, I got a $25 credit since a friend ended up ordering something after I referred her to the site. So far, I have had a great experience with this company and think fashionistas looking for a bargain should give it a try for themselves as I am surprised by the experiences posted here... hopefully for every negative nancy writing a review there are 10 content customers (who are keeping this great website to themselves) because I love ideeli.com and want it to stick around!

Date of experience: January 14, 2012
DeeDee L. Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Steph,

Thanks for the love! I'm so happy you're enjoying your ideeli experience and that you took the time to share your feedback. If I can ever be of help, please feel free to send me a message here or to email support@ideeli.com.

Best,

Jason Faria
Sr. Manager Customer Service

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I used Groupon for the first time 6 days ago. The only way to contact them is through messages. I messaged them about an order I received 2 invoices for and no response from the vender. All they keep telling me is that its from a 3rd party vender and to take it up with them. I messaged them 4x before I finally got a response that ssid they never got my order, well the money came out of my account. Its day 6 and it still hasnt shipped and I cant get any answers. No clue how to get a refund when I cant get a response. This is a nightmare y'all. DO NOT USE GROUPON, EVER!

Date of experience: August 22, 2017
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I tried to get my husband an iPhone for Christmas, and I ordered it 2 weeks in advance. It was processed and ready to be shipped next day. About 8 days later I had heard nothing from groupon, and it still wasn't shipped. I contacted groupon and asked them what was going on and they said they were busy. I waited a few more days and still nothing, so I contacted them again asking what was going on and that I needed the phone by Christmas. And they waited till 3 days before Christmas to tell me it wasn't going to make it on time and they cancelled my order and gave me my money back. At this point they've already ruined my gift for my husband, and so I let them know, and all they did was give me 5 dollar gift card and say sorry. I was upset so I said I didn't want to hear from them again. Two weeks later the phone came in the mail and they are expecting me to pay for it even though it was cancelled well before it shipped and they already refunded my money. They completely disregarded everything I sent them in my emails and had their own agenda all along, it is very poor business conduct and I don't recommend them to anyone, and will never use groupon again!

Date of experience: January 5, 2016
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I was purchasing my kids a bowling pass on sale for 24.00 it was good deal saying we don't have a lot of money right now while my husband is out of a job. I selected it and hit purchase it said my total was 24.00 and to enter my pay info. So I did. Hit purchase and it's said Congrats your total is 74.00! I had no idea what had changed I went to my groupons and another bowling Groupon in a city very far from our home was added as well for 50.00. So I contacted Groupon right away about how that even happened. They said they would review it and get back to me in less then 24 hours. They did not so I contacted them again. This time I was told it was my mistake, and they didn't believe me and I would of had to have screen shot my total before I hit purchase. Why would I have done that thinking they are an honest company. He then said give it away as a gift it's just 50.00 nothing to complain about and it's non refundable you should have read the fine print. I didn't read the fine print because I never even saw that deal or added it! He then repeated himself and said to give it to a friend if I didn't want it. That's not the point Groupon the point is I can't afford it and did not select it! Beware of shoddy business practices and take screen shots I guess just in case so you don't end up with something extra!

Date of experience: July 8, 2020
India
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Terrible
February 26, 2015

Please do not take any deal from this website. I ordered a product which says that it will be delivered in 7-8days. They delivered the product after 1month..

Date of experience: February 26, 2015
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I have been using Groupon for over a year now and typically have been very happy with each purchase. Recently Groupon advertised a "Power Bundle for iPhone and iPod" for $15, plus $3 for shipping. I figured for $18, having another set to charge my devices would be great. I made the purchase and about 3 weeks later I received my item. I was shocked at the quality of the item when I opened the box. These items were flimsy, light weight and overall very cheap. I attached the plug to the dock to see if it would even work and was surprised to see it happen, but then I unplugged the device to have the plug break into two leaving part of the plug in the dock and the other part in my hand with wires everywhere. What a disappointment. I emailed Groupon and was told I could return the item, however, I would have to pay for the return shipping. Why am I responsible to pay shipping both ways for such a crappy product? Shame on you Groupon for not taking pride in the quality of the products you sell.

Date of experience: May 21, 2012
Florida
1 review
8 helpful votes
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EVERYONE
February 1, 2010

EVERYONE - PLEASE! Send your complaints to the Better Business Bureau in NYC. It is very easy to file the complaint, and the complaints are usually resolved in 30 days, which is better than the 2 month I have already waited with Ideeli. The more complaints, the more the company will react to the poor service practices they have with customers.

Date of experience: February 1, 2010
DeeDee L. Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Diane: I apologize for any negative experience you have had. I want to assure you though, that customer service is of the utmost priority and our BBB rating reflects our commitment to customer satisfaction. We invite you to shop with ideeli again, and welcome all customer engagement. http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/internet-shopping/ideeli-com-in-new-york-ny-111147/

Jason Faria
Customer Service Manager

Ideeli, Inc.

Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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UPDATED Review!
January 12, 2015

UPDATED Review! Jason & Jessica resolved all issues promptly, and I have since received all of my orders, everything was exactly & as described, I received my discounts, all of my points, & have also made a few returns(AND placed additional orders ;) and everything has been Excellent, since my 1st review.
Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it!

Date of experience: January 12, 2015
DeeDee L. Groupon Rep
over a year old

Hi Angela,

Thanks for taking the time to give us information on SiteJabber about experiences you've had on our site. I'm very sorry that the service you received wasn't satisfactory. One of our customer services supervisors reached out to you to help resolve this issue and should have left a voicemail, as well as sent you an email letting you know she was able to resolve all of the issues. We've issued you the 10% off of all of the orders you placed, since the system did the first and an agent did the second, and the breakdown of the amounts removed from the remaining two orders was stated in the email you should have received. Due to the sizes of your four orders, I can understand that you would have run out of the 20 minute time limit to place all of those items onto one order.

In regards to the Ideelist points, it seems that the agent may have been confused. You do receive points for any unshipped items that are in your account at the time you sign up and thereafter. You can view our Ideelist FAQ here: https :// support. Ideel. Com/app/answers/list/session/L3RpbWUvMTQyMTI1Nzk0NC9zaWQvT0UzVEpyY20%3D/c/235. I've ensured that you're set to receive the points for all four of the paid amounts of the orders.

If any of these issues have not been resolved at this time, please let me know and I'll be happy to help ensure a quick resolution. Thanks so much for being a part of Ideel, we sincerely value you as a member!

Best,
Jason Faria
Director, Customer Service

Overview

Groupon has a rating of 1.6 stars from 5,286 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Groupon most frequently mention customer service, credit card and fine print. Groupon ranks 250th among Daily Deals sites.

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