All of us could use a little break from the ordinary every now and again and during these down economic times it is always great to find unexpected deals and discounts. That is why I am SO excited to share with you my most recent discovery of a website called Groupon – www.groupon.com.
This site is so cool because it uses “collective buying power” to get massive discounts for the little guy (and gal). Here’s how it works: Groupon pre-negotiates 50%+ discounts from local retailers for goods and services like dinner at that fancy new restaurant you have eyed or tickets to the local museum you always wanted to go to. They get this discount by guaranteeing the business new customers and highly effective word of mouth advertising then they pass the savings on to you and me. You aren’t responsible for paying for the deal until it “tips” and enough people sign up. The company aims to make people tourist in their own cities again by giving you a compelling reason to get out of the house.
Here are some of the latest deals offered in cities throughout the US:
New York:$45 for 10 Pilates Mat Classes at Power Pilates ($180 Value)
DC: $45 for Your Choice of Cooking Class From Basikneads Catering ($90 Value),
Los Angeles: $35 for Two Pole-Dance Classes and Two Sexy Cardio Classes at Evolve Dance (your secret is safe with me 
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What I really love is that the company started out as a social enterprise, growing out of a website called The Point, a website launched in November 2007 that lets you start a campaign asking people to give money or do something as a group — but only once a “tipping point” of people agree to take part. By delaying action until enough people come together to have a real impact, The Point helps consumers, employees, citizens, activists, parents — or anyone — come together and solve problems that they couldn’t solve alone.
Above is a video with the founder discussing how he stumbled upon the idea.
If you are sold on the concept and are eager to try it out, sign up here.
HAPPY Saving!
