Gina S.

I can't believe how unethical this site is for business owners! They use this so called filtering system for user reviews when in fact it's just a cover for extorting businesses for money. I just hope that people continue to sue them and spread the word.

I expect a lag in shipping, since I am getting a discount. So as long as you don't mind the time it takes, it is a great site for getting good deals! I have even had to make a few returns with no problems whatsoever.

I advertised my Colorado business on this site, and I was very pleased with their customer service! Not only was my deal advertised professionally and elegantly, I received my payment portions on time with no problems whatsoever. I will definitely run a daily deal with them in the future.

I recently ran a daily deal on their website. I have yet to receive payment from them (I was told seven business days). They also haven't returned my phone calls. Beware of this site! I'm giving them a few more days then I am telling their customers who have contacted me to get a refund.

As a business owner myself, I know how hard it is to advertise to the right customers and keep customers who aren't just looking for the next deal. When speaking with someone with groupon, I asked them, "how can I even begin to make a profit if you insist upon a 50 percent discount then you take 50 percent?" Her answer was this: that's the price you pay for marketing your business. She was so certain I would get repeat customers and not one time deal seekers. My advice is this: if you really want to support small business and still get a good deal, contact the business owner directly and cut out group on altogether. A lot of business owners will give you the discount if you skip group on altogether.