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Ask HN: Does anyone really use Groupon anymore?

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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!

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Well, 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.

They're a product discovery tool, which marketed itself aggressively.

I do; occasionally, and mostly when they run additional 20% off coupons.

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I've recently been exploring for some things in Vegas.

I 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.

Yeah, 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.

I 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.

I 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)

Occasionally. But mostly just for deals for places I'm likely to go to anyway.

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