This is a FFFC and a UO rolled into one. I have never used Groupon and never plan to. I think it's actually really bad for the business that sign up for it.
How so? I feel like it exposes the business to customers that might not shop/visit the store otherwise. I bought a groupon to a salon and am now a regular patron but I wouldn't have gone there the first time without the groupon. Also, out favorite restaurant is one that we tried because of a groupon. We'd never heard of the place, wanted to try something new, and fell in love.
This is a FFFC and a UO rolled into one. I have never used Groupon and never plan to. I think it's actually really bad for the business that sign up for it.
Maybe. But I just got an awesome deal on Gymboree classes!!
one of our favorite restaurants we tried because of a groupon. They have made a lot of money out of it since then.
I think groupon and the like works well for good quality businesses who have amazing product/service to offer. However more frequently groupons and such are not available for these places because they don't need to sell their services cheap.
A lot of groupons we used have been bad. Bad restaurants, once this deal with some online organic meat place where I was supposed to receive a big shipment of grass fed meat and I got none and barely got a refund.
I'm sure I'll be on here crying later about the stupid $30 groupon haircut and how my life is ruined now..ha
I am by no means judging anyone who uses Groupon. If the service is there, by all means take advantage of it. But, those of you who have returned to an establishment where you used a Groupon are the exception, not the rule. For every Groupon issued the business is not making money, and in some cases may actually be loosing money. Additionally, a large percentage of the people using the Groupon will never return to that business. They are there solely because of the Groupon and never have any intention of returning, even if they have a good experience there. This means that the business is not gaining the repeat customers that they want and need.
I thought of another one and I really deserve to be flamed for this. We have different colored plates for the kids. I always give Lyla the pink and purple ones and Dylan the blue and green ones.
The weird thing is, we had these plates before Lyla was born and it never mattered that Dylan ate off the pink or purple ones.
I do the same thing with our bowls. Kalvin gets the blue and orange ones (Go Gators!), Katelyn gets the pink and purple ones and green is fair came. I used all colors for Kalvin before she was born. Even as an infant, I would use the other colors but now that they are eating the same thing for snacks and meals, I just automatically give them those colors.
I have no issue with Katelyn playing with cars and trains while Kalvin plays with dolls and a stroller. Toys are communal.
DD has been picky with what she eats for the last month or so. She wont eat a lick of veggies, at all. She loves breakfast but is picky with lunch and dinner.
Shes been living off of whole wheat pasta with sauce, gerber raviolis, avacado (its the only veggie she eats) and bread. Its kind of embarassing to send the SAME thing to daycare every freaking day and I wonder if her teachers judge me (LOL).
We tried PB&J yesterday and she didnt hate it, so maybe we can start sending those soon!
Just be careful, our daycare is a peanut free zone so we aren't ever able to send PB&J or other peanut items on picnic days.
My FFFC is that I think The Suit looks best on the bigger mamas. It's cute on you thin ladies but the curvier mamas are rocking that shit. They give it a sexy, retro feel and I'm digging it
I totally agree! Add me to the curvy momma with the suit list.
The purpose of groupon is to attract new customers that will hopefully come back. It is up to the business to provide a great product or service that will make the customer want to come back. I just bought one for jcpenney photo and if they do a good job and I'm happy with the results I will absolutely go back.
Post by browneyedhunni85 on May 31, 2013 17:15:28 GMT -5
DH got off work early because he has drill this weekend for the reserves. I'm kind of bummed that he will be here tonight. I enjoy the quiet me time after Christian goes to bed. I'll also have to hear his stupid shows.