Have you ever used Groupon? If not, allow me to tell you why you should consider it!
This year I was able to go on a 2 hour/2 person Ghost Adventure at Morse Mill Hotel in Missouri for just $69.00! For $20 I was able to take my daughter, her best friend and my best friend rock climbing. Most recently I was able to have a 30 minute introductory flight lesson/flight prep and that only cost $49.00!
As you can see, Groupon is awesome! I also use livingsocial but the only thing I have purchased there is tickets to local baseball games. Livingsocial is great if you are wanting to purchase items for your home but they seem to be lacking in the Adventures area and that is what I am looking for!
Groupon is a middleman service that promotes your city's restaurants and stores by encouraging people to try a different restaurant or store each day. Of course they earn a commission whenever they successfully refer a customer, but I feel for all the effort they deserve to be paid. All in all I have purchased about 15 Groupons and most are for adventures I would probably NEVER done and most places I have been to I had never even heard of!
The only catch is the time-limited nature of the Groupon discounts. Once a deal is announced, it will only remain online for a few days usually, after which the discount will no longer be available for purchase. The coupons themselves are valid for commonly 6 to 12 months after you purchase them, so there's no rush to redeem the coupon the same day. What if your Groupon expires? Good news, you can still redeem it for the amount you paid.
Recently, I have noticed the deals I previously passed up purchasing are now available again, which rocks! Though, I do not bank on this happening all the time and I can only speak of my local St. Louis area deals. Curious? Go check out what deals are being offered in your area! There is no harm in looking!
Personally, I am a huge fan of Groupon and could not have nearly as much fun with my children or friends without it. Have a date coming up soon? Best friends birthday? Consider purchasing a Groupon deal near you for an exciting adventure that will not bust your bank account!
