That Makes Cents: Groupon

Susie Anderson, Groupon Boston
"Groupon is a deal a day website for Boston. It's based on the group buying concept, that Groupon is a combination of group and coupon."

Every day on http://groupon.thepoint.com/, you can get a different discount.

Susie Anderson, Groupon Boston
"We have everything from restaurants to gyms, to spas to fun activities."

The website is free to browse and easy to use. Just check back daily to purchase new deals.

Susie Anderson, Groupon Boston
"Each deal is up for 24 hours."
 
When you see one you like, simply sign up to buy the coupon. The price depends on which coupon you choose.

But remember, it's a group coupon, so enough people need to sign-up in order to get the deal.

Susie Anderson, Groupon Boston
"We do whatever would make it worth it for the business to run the deal. So, sometimes its only 5, sometimes it's 30."

If the deal doesn't go through, you don't get charged.

Now that makes cents.

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