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Groupon, Inc.

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 3,848 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 1,317 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/13/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On December 10, 2024 I received a gift card that Groupon stated would be available for purchases on its platform. The gift card was redeemed into "Groupon Bucks," which should have been usable for purchases on their website.However, I encountered multiple issues trying to use the credits on the Groupon platform. I attempted to purchase an Apple iPad Air, but the system did not allow me to apply the Groupon Bucks at checkout. At no point when I added the gift card to my account or during the redemption process was it disclosed that certain transactions would be ineligible for Groupon Bucks.I contacted Groupon customer service on December 10, 2024, and engaged in multiple back-and-forth emails with their representatives and a supervisor over the course of more than a month. The responses consistently failed to provide a workable solution. Groupons explanations were inconsistent and did not align with the terms communicated at the time of purchase.I was advised to take several steps, such as clearing my browser cache, using a different device, and adding a valid payment method, none of which resolved the issue. When I escalated my complaint, the final response stated that the Groupon Bucks could not be used for specific purchases due to undisclosed restrictions.Attempts to Resolve the Issue:1. I provided all requested details (e.g., gift card code, images of the card, and checkout screenshots).2. I followed all troubleshooting steps recommended by Groupon.3. I explicitly requested clarification on why the Groupon Bucks could not be used for the purchase, as there was no disclaimer on the specific deal.Despite my efforts, Groupon failed to resolve the issue or provide any meaningful resolution.Desired Resolution:I am seeking one of the following resolutions:1. Allow me to use the Groupon Bucks to purchase the item I originally selected.2. Refund the unused balance on the card.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/18/2025

      Hi ******,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

      Regarding your complaint: I hope this message finds you well. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered while trying to use your Groupon Bucks. We understand how important it is for you to make the most of your gifts and appreciate your patience as you've tried to resolve this issue.

      Based on our records, it appears that you were able to successfully make a purchase using Groupon Bucks for Order #********** Nia ********** on January 12, 2025. Generally, Groupon Bucks can be applied to most deals on our platform, including those that feature promo codes and other discounts. However, there are exceptions, and Bucks cannot be used to purchase other gift cards or on specific deals where its indicated that Bucks are not accepted.

      I also want to emphasize that we always encourage customers to check the deal details before completing a purchase to ensure the terms and conditions are clear. You can easily keep track of your Groupon Bucks balance and history by visiting ********************************************************************.

      If you continue to face any issues using your Groupon Bucks or have any other concerns, please dont hesitate to reach out. Im here to assist you further.

      Thank you for your patience, and I hope this helps resolve your issue.

      Regards,

      ******* *********
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/12/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased a groupon on 1/11/25 and accidentally sent it to the wrong e-mail. I bought a second groupon a few moments later. I tried multiple times and multiple ways to contact customer service with absolutely no luck with resolving the issue. There is no customer service number. When prompted to click a button on the right side of the screen to chat with a live agent, there is no button. I have used multiple sources (ie, chrome, safari, edge, etc) to find a way and it truly seems that groupon wants no type of contact with customers.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/14/2025

      Hi ******,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

      Regarding your complaint: I apologize for the frustration you've experienced.

      Upon reviewing our records, I located the order #********** under the email address ******************** Since you mentioned that the order was accidentally sent to the wrong email address, I want to clarify that if the email was incorrect, you should not have been able to view the voucher. But, the vouchers are viewed.

      As the deal you purchased is non-refundable, we are unable to process a refund for this specific purchase. Unfortunately, as per our policy, we cannot issue a refund for this order.

      I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you need further assistance or have any additional concerns, please dont hesitate to reach out.

      Thank you for your understanding.

      Regards,

      ****** *.
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/12/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I replied to a Groupon Offer for a ***** Club membership for $25.00. I was unable to access the discount and advised Groupon immediately. I wasted several days following ineffective Groupon emails with instructions that asked me to continue trying. Eventually I asked for a refund of my $25.00. They refused with an excuse of a three day period, though that period was wasted while I was replying to their ineffective emails. Irrespective, they should be responsbile for offers that they are promoting and unable to complete.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/14/2025

      Hello ******,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

      Regarding your complaint: After reviewing your case, Id like to clarify a few points.

      There were no issues with your order, and we provided a resolution in a timely manner. The delay in addressing your inquiries was due to the use of a different email address ********************* than the one associated with your order ********************* which led to a delay in locating your order details. Once we were able to locate it, we promptly sent you a direct link for you to redeem your **** Club membership, which would have simplified the process without the need to manually apply the Groupon code.

      While it is typically against our policy to process refunds for Groupons beyond the cancellation window, we have made an exception in your case as a one-time courtesy and have issued Groupon Bucks for the amount paid.

      To access your Groupon Bucks, please ensure youre logged into your account using the email address ****************** before accessing the refund options through the following link: ****************************************************************

      Groupon Credits: These are easy to use and never expire, so you can find another great deal soon!
      Please note that refunds will only be issued for the amount paid, excluding any applied discounts.

      We hope this resolves the issue, and kindly be aware that such exceptions may not be possible in the future. We recommend making the most of your purchased Groupon for a great experience.

      Thank you for your understanding!

      Regards,

      Harish
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/16/2025

       
      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Sincerely,

      ****** ******
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/11/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      It has been 5 days and I have yet to receive my refund even though it was confirmed by Groupon that I would be receiving a refund in regards to the incomplete service that caused blood loss and irreparable damages to the face. Attached is proof and a log of my conversation with Groupon regarding the incident and my refund. Regarding reference # ref:!00D800Khmy.!500Uj0OndyX:ref

      Business Response

      Date: 01/14/2025

      Hello *******,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

      Regarding your complaint: I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing Groupon experience. We appreciate receiving feedback like yours, as we use it to review the deals we run on our site. We also address these kinds of issues with the business directly to ensure they don't happen again.

      I've made sure that a full refund to your original form of payment has been processed. Please note that while we issue all refunds immediately, it may take your financial institution a few days(upto 10 business days) to post the credit to your statement.

      I sincerely hope you find your next Groupon experience to be more enjoyable. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

      Thank you for your understanding.

      Regards,

      Harish
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/05/2025

       
      Complaint: 22800125

      I am rejecting this response because: I received a full refund and have a reference # for you [ ref:!00D800Khmy.!500Uj0XZsVc:ref ]. They applied the groupon credit. But when I checked my Groupon Bucks the next day, the groupon credit was not there anymore. Please advise. I need the full refund groupon bucks credit back into my account.

      Sincerely,

      *** ********

      Business Response

      Date: 05/06/2025

      Hello *******,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

      Regarding your complaint: I apologize for any confusion with this. As discussed in our last response, the refund was issued back to your original form of payment(Klarna), not Groupon bucks.

      If you're seeing the refund back on your account, please contact Klarna directly to check on its status.

      I apologize for any inconvenience, and I hope this clears everything up. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

      Regards,

      Harish
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/11/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased 2 Groupon Vouchers from the Vendors site for a trip. The Groupon Voucher purchased was for 4 nights and 5 days and is stated so on the Groupon Vouchers that were purchased. When I called the Merchant to redeem my Vouchers, they denied my Vouchers, as they said Groupon incorrectly has 4 nights and 5 days, but the Vouchers are only for 3 nights and 4 days. Because the of Groupons mistake, I cannot use the purchased Groupon Vouchers with the merchant and Im requesting a refund of the total amount of my purchase.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/13/2025

      Hi ********,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

      Regarding your complaint: I understand your frustration, and I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

      Upon reviewing your order, I can confirm that the voucher you purchased is for a 3-Night All-Inclusive Grand Sirenis ********** Stay with Air from Travel By ***. The voucher you received is not for 4 nights and 5 days as you mentioned, and this is the reason the merchant was unable to honor your request for the extended stay.

      You can verify this by visiting the deal/purchase page here: ***********************************************************************************************. The only available option at the time of purchase was for 3 nights, which matches the voucher you received.

      I understand that your voucher has now expired, but please note that the amount you paid never expires. You can still book your purchased 3 nights stay for its paid value and redeem it with the merchant.

      If you would like assistance with rebooking or have any further questions, feel free to reach out, and we will be happy to help.

      Thank you for your understanding, and we hope this clears up the confusion.

      Regards,

      ****** *.
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/11/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      My identity was stolen, in *********. In a casino, a man pushed me into another **** and while I was apologizing, the first **** reached into my purse, and stole my cell phone. I had the phone disconnected, but they had already downloaded my phone to lap top. And a regular computer. Then, they proceeded to **** me financially. It took months to straighten it out. I contacted every one, and my banks, credit card companies, got every thing fixed. I have contacted Groupon, several times, because I have groupon coupons, on my old email account, that I have paid for, that I can not access, and use, because I also was locked out of my email address, because they changed every password, in my phone. It has been over a year, and I am still trying to Groupon, to move my groupons to my new email account. I have the same telephone number, the same address, just a new email address. I can never speak to real person. Every thing is done by email. I told them, if they could not move my groupons, then mail me a refund check, to my home address. They have given me nothing, but a run around. THERE is no "office", that I can go to, to try to straighten this out, and I am at my ********.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/13/2025

      Hi ******,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

      Regarding your complaint: I understand that you have faced significant challenges due to the unfortunate theft of your phone and personal information, and Im truly sorry for the stress this has caused you.

      Unfortunately, due to our system limitations, we are unable to transfer vouchers directly from your old account to a new one. However, we can assist you with updating the email address associated with your old account ******************** so you can regain access to your vouchers.

      To proceed with this request, we kindly ask that you confirm the following information:

      1. Your full name
      2. Your postcode
      3. The first line of your address
      4. The email address you would like to use going forward
      5. Additionally, if you recall the last purchase you made on the old account, kindly let us know the payment method you used (e.g., credit card, ******, etc.). This will help us verify your identity and make the necessary updates.

      Rest assured, we do not need your full card details for this process, just the payment method used for your last transaction.

      Once we receive this information, we will be able to help you update your email address and restore access to your account and vouchers.

      Please reply to this email with the requested details, and well assist you as quickly as possible.

      Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to resolving this issue for you.

      Regards,

      ****** *.
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/10/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      In June of 2024 Groupon issued me a credit of $149.00 in Groupon Bucks. I was advised that I could use this credit towards any Groupon Purchase. To date I have attempted to use this credit close to 20 different types and they will not process my order. I have their customer service **** via e-mail and phone calls beginning in June. At their request i confirmed my address and credit care on file. I have used them for 20 years. I have also multiple times requested a credit to this card on ******* is now eight months later and they have not resolved this issue for me I'm a disabled elder living alone on a social security check. In addition to refunding my money I believe their business practices need to be reported to the local state offices for abuse/explotation of an elder and abuse/exploitation of a disabled person.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/13/2025

      Hi ****,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

      Regarding your complaint: First and foremost, we want to extend our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience and frustration you have experienced regarding your Groupon Bucks credit and the difficulties you've encountered in using it. We deeply regret the delay in resolving this issue, and we completely understand the impact it has had on you.

      After reviewing your case, I am pleased to inform you that we have issued a refund of $149.00 to the original credit card used for the purchase associated with order #**********, which was made on "07/11/2024 07:11 PM". This order was initially refunded to Groupon credits, and we have now ensured the amount has been credited back to your card as requested.

      Please allow a few business days for the refund to reflect on your account. If you encounter any further issues or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us directly. We are here to assist you.

      Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and truly appreciate your patience throughout this process. We value your long-standing relationship with Groupon and are committed to improving our service for you.

      Regards,

      ****** *.
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/15/2025

       
      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Sincerely,

      **** *******
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/09/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased two hotel visits via Group On in early December for the ******************** to be used in two separate weekends in early January. When our plans changed, I promptly canceled the Group On intended to be used on January 4th. At this time, Group On issued me a refund in Group On Bucks. I subsequently contacted a Group On representative to request that they refund my credit card for this amount in lieu of the Group On bucks. The representative then issued me a refund for the second ************** visit purchased, which was for a different date than the item I contacted them for, and was without my authorization. When I corrected the representative, I was informed because the Group On had been refunded, they could not undue this transaction. I have relied on this Group On to plan a family ski trip for January 17 - ******************************************* reliance of this. I reached out to the hotel directly to inquire if they could honor the Group On but they indicated that they could not, and the best discount they could provide would still cost in excess of three times what I had paid through Group On. They confirmed there was still availability for the dates I had purchased, and there are still openings available through Group On. I respectfully requested that Group On make me whole, but honoring the original purchase and original purchase price due to their mistake by either discounting the price on their website for my transaction or charging me the full amount but applying a discount for the difference in the current price and the price that I paid. To date, they have only issued me a $10 credit via Group On bucks, offered a modest discount code for specific promotions (none of which were appropriate for my family) and refunded the original purchase for which I had called (in lieu of the Group On bucks initially offered). They have since failed to respond to additional requests for an equitable resolution and have not contacted me since.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/13/2025

      Hi ***,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

      Regarding your complaint: I hope this message finds you well. I completely understand your frustration with the situation and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience youve encountered.

      It sounds like there's been some miscommunication, and I regret that this has caused disruption to your plans. I can only imagine how disappointing it must be, especially since you were planning a family ski trip and had already arranged time off work.

      Unfortunately, once an order is canceled, we are unable to reinstate it, and I regret to inform you that your preferred dates for the ******************** are no longer available. I truly apologize for this oversight and any stress it may have caused.

      Ive taken note of your concerns and will pass your feedback along to the relevant team to ensure this type of situation is handled more carefully in the future. Meanwhile, you may want to explore similar deals available on our website that might accommodate your needs.

      Again, I apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.

      Regards,

      ******* *********
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/09/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased the Groupon for ***** Club for $70.00 on Dec 22, 2024. This day I went to the ***** Club in *********** and spoke with the Manager ***. She stated I was unable to redeem the voucher. Contacted Groupon no response. Contacted again no response. Started their online chat in excess of 1 1/2 hours with six different representatives and them leaving the chat without a resolution every time. I have had a Groupon membership for many years and never had this issue with them. I understand not being able to refund if it was my issue but it was not. It was an issue between ***** and Groupon. This is fraud! I want a full refund issued immediately as I have done everything possible to work with this company.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/13/2025

      Hi ***,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

      Regarding your complaint: We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced while attempting to redeem your Groupon for ***** Club.

      We understand your frustration with the situation and want to assure you that we are actively working on resolving the issue. We have already escalated the matter regarding the non-honoring of your voucher to our resolution team under case #********. They are currently reviewing the details and will be in touch with you soon with an update.

      We kindly ask for your patience during this process, and we assure you that we are doing everything we can to address this issue as quickly as possible.

      Thank you for your continued understanding, and we value your long-term membership with Groupon. Should you have any further questions in the meantime, please dont hesitate to reach out.

      Regards,

      ****** *.
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/15/2025

       
      Complaint: 22791199

      I am rejecting this response because:
      I have been over a month trying to work with Groupon after the numerous calls emails and instant chats. I have wasted an extreme amount of time and effort. Ive used Groupon for many years and never experienced these issues. I do not understand why it is so difficult to return my $70 that I spent and be done with this situation.
      I find it highly unethical for every instant chat to say its not their problem. It is their problem as they are the ones who made a contract with *************. I will deal with ************* directly from now on in.


      Sincerely,

      *** ********

      Business Response

      Date: 01/18/2025

      Hi ***, 

      Thanks for your email. 

      Considering your situation, as one-time exception, I've issued a full refund to your original form of payment. You'll receive a separate automated email message to confirm this as well. Please note that while we issue all refunds immediately, it may take your financial institution a few days to post the credit to your statement.

      Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.

      Regards,
      Sruthi G
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support


    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/09/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I drove two hours to big snow and arrived attempting to scan my tickets. I had accidentally purchased tickets for Monday through Friday through Groupon. Then I had to purchase the correct Saturday through Sunday tickets just to find out they had over sold these tickets and I was not able to use either of them and now Groupon is stating they are non refundable. The merchant itself has given its compliance to the refund and says theres nothing they can do since it is on Groupon or they would and have even offered me more free tickets. Groupon has NO PHONE LINE, does not answer emails in a quick manner and is replying the same thing over and over again stating theyre sorry but its non refundable. I do not believe that this is the situation. I am not even asking for full refund only partial for either the 5 Monday through Friday or the 5 Saturday through Sunday tickets. Not even asking for a refund for both!!! Just some help during this hard time and this huge accident!!!! Please help me its the holidays this is a huge financial burden I AM BEGGING

      Business Response

      Date: 01/13/2025

      Hi ********,

      Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

      Regarding your complaint: I hope this message finds you well. I truly understand how frustrating and disappointing it must have been to drive all that way, only to face challenges with your tickets, especially during the holiday season. Please accept my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience and stress this situation has caused you.

      Regarding your request for a refund, I wanted to take a moment to explain why we are unable to process it. When merchants partner with us to offer deals, they typically reserve specific resources for each booking once a purchase is made. This agreement with the merchant makes it difficult to process cancellations or refunds after the purchase, as theyve already allocated resources based on that purchase.

      We always strive to be transparent, and all relevant terms, including limitations and conditions, are provided on the deal/purchase page to ensure you have all the information before making a purchase. Unfortunately, this means that, as much as Id like to help further, I am unable to process a refund for this transaction.

      However, considering your circumstances, I am making a one-time exception and can issue $158.36 in Groupon Bucks, which is equivalent to the full purchase price of your Order #**********. These Bucks will be available immediately and can be used on any eligible deals on our site within the next 180 days. If you would like us to apply this credit, please let me know.

      I truly hope this resolution can offer some relief during this challenging time, and again, I deeply apologize for the inconvenience youve faced.

      Regards,

      ******* *********
      Manager
      Groupon Customer Support

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