10-29-2010, 01:52 PM
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#142
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Scoring Winger
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Thanks for the Blockbuster coupon GFG!
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11-02-2010, 08:50 AM
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#146
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First Line Centre
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11-02-2010, 08:51 AM
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#147
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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Has anyone used the www.groupon.com before for coupons. Is it legit?
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11-02-2010, 08:55 AM
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#148
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by mykalberta
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I've used it multiple times. No issues. I also don't think that GoFlamesGo would be promoting something that was a scam...
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11-02-2010, 09:06 AM
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#149
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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I just find it odd you purchase the coupon from a 3rd party and not the actual retailer.
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11-02-2010, 10:23 AM
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#150
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mykalberta
I just find it odd you purchase the coupon from a 3rd party and not the actual retailer.
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The retailer pays Groupon in this case to advertise, provide the coupon and handle the transaction.
I remember reading an article (trying to find the link) that had a store offering $20 worth of goods for $10, but had to pay Groupon $5 for each coupon.
To be honest, I'm not sure why some retailers would want to do it. They would need a large number of either no-shows or repeat customers. Obviously if your business wanted a lot of exposure, that would be the way to go.
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11-02-2010, 10:51 AM
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#151
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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Thanks, I was specifically wondering about the MVP coupon. I already go there, I just find it odd I could save 50% just by buying the coupon - not that I am complaining.
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Rudy was the only hope in 08
2011 Election: Cons 40% - Nanos 38% Ekos 34%
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11-02-2010, 11:03 AM
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#152
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by bomber317
The retailer pays Groupon in this case to advertise, provide the coupon and handle the transaction.
I remember reading an article (trying to find the link) that had a store offering $20 worth of goods for $10, but had to pay Groupon $5 for each coupon.
To be honest, I'm not sure why some retailers would want to do it. They would need a large number of either no-shows or repeat customers. Obviously if your business wanted a lot of exposure, that would be the way to go.
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Totally legit. Unofficially, Groupon got to $500 mil revenues faster than any company in history. Their growth is amazing.
That said it will peak fast I think. They take 50% across the board and buying business that way is expensive. Renewal rates are low. Enjoy the deals while they last.
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11-02-2010, 11:22 AM
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#153
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Bend it like Bourgeois
Totally legit. Unofficially, Groupon got to $500 mil revenues faster than any company in history. Their growth is amazing.
That said it will peak fast I think. They take 50% across the board and buying business that way is expensive. Renewal rates are low. Enjoy the deals while they last.
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Indeed. For a business to give 50% off, and then pay groupon 50% of what they get, they're giving a 75% discount to attract new customers.
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11-02-2010, 12:22 PM
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#154
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evil of fart
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I think Groupon is brilliant. The retailer can always cap the deal, so they basically spend what they want. It's a very targeted form of marketing/advertising - the only money the company spends is on people actually interested enough to try their products.
Look at television advertising - the costs are probably astronomical in comparison and unaffordable to a lot of businesses. Plus you're essentially spending money on a bunch of people that will never actually use your product. With Groupon, everybody who buys one will use your product - and if they buy and never show up, you just got paid for nothing!
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11-02-2010, 02:18 PM
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#155
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by mykalberta
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Yes, Groupon is 100% legit.
Forbes recently named Groupon the fastest growing company EVER! Here's a link to the article: http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2010/08...eb-phenom.html
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11-02-2010, 03:13 PM
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#156
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Scoring Winger
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There is a new website that is up right now and will start launching products on December 1st.
www.swarmjam.com it is owned and operated by the Calgary Herald simular idea to groupon only some vendors are going to be able to offer multilevel saving. ie if 100 people buy a ticket to an event then it's $15 if 200 buy then everyone gets it for $14 etc etc.
Check it out. New deal everyday starting December 1st
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11-02-2010, 03:24 PM
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#157
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Sled
There is a new website that is up right now and will start launching products on December 1st.
www.swarmjam.com it is owned and operated by the Calgary Herald simular idea to groupon only some vendors are going to be able to offer multilevel saving. ie if 100 people buy a ticket to an event then it's $15 if 200 buy then everyone gets it for $14 etc etc.
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Where'd you hear that was owned and operated by the herald?
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11-02-2010, 03:35 PM
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#158
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Scoring Winger
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Herald sales reps are selling it. So I assumed they owned it. I've spoken to a sales rep about it already.
Last edited by Sled; 11-02-2010 at 04:00 PM.
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11-02-2010, 04:21 PM
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#159
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Bend it like Bourgeois
Where'd you hear that was owned and operated by the herald?
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From my understanding, Swarmjam is owned by a company called CityXpress Ltd. Their VP of Sales and Marketing contacted me about promoting their deals on my blog.
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11-02-2010, 05:14 PM
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#160
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GoFlamesGo
From my understanding, Swarmjam is owned by a company called CityXpress Ltd. Their VP of Sales and Marketing contacted me about promoting their deals on my blog.
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That must have been my assumption as my Calgary Herald rep came to take to me about it. Guess it's just a partnership then.
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