After posting about the LivingSocial [1] and Groupon [2] daily deal sites, I received some additional questions regarding how these sites work. To help you in stretching your dollars, I gladly want to address these three questions.
How do Daily Deal sites work?
Each day these sites offer one local deal that is deeply discounted – between 50-90% off the regular price. The deal is usually good for the day, and then the offer expires. Then tomorrow will have another local deal.
These deals range from restaurants, sporting events, theatre performances, oil changes, massages, and vacations. The Groupon.com [3] advertisement on my sidebar shows you the current daily deals for your area. You can click the “view side deal” to see another offer in your area.
NOTE: The advertisements on my blog are my affiliate links. This means that Using Time Wisely applied to the affiliate programs for those sites and was accepted. Each program is a little different, but Using Time Wisely gets compensated with money, credits, or points when a reader clicks on the link and makes a purchase.
The prices are the same through these sites if you click through my link or just go through the company’s web site. These companies offer affiliate links because they want the advertising and continued support from bloggers, like myself. As you click through my link, you are supporting Using Time Wisely. Thank you!
How do you buy the voucher?
If you see a deal you want, just click the “purchase” or “buy it” button. If you have an account, then your purchase will be applied to your saved credit card and processed. If you do not have an account, then you will need to create one.
Your account will hold your vouchers, so you need an account. Setting up your account is free with no added costs. It is just a holding space for your vouchers.
Will the voucher be mailed to me?
No. After your payment processes, the company will send a confirmation to the e-mail address used at registration. (I use my junk e-mail account [4] for most of the daily deal sites.) In the confirmation e-mail will be a link to your account. When you click on the link, you will be directed to your voucher’s page where all your available vouchers will be listed. You can then print the voucher to be used on your next visit to the establishment.
Using daily deal sites to purchase items you need or enjoy is a great way to stretch your hard-earned dollars. Thank you for asking questions. If you have additional questions or concerns regarding this post or any other information, please leave a comment, contact me [5], or post on the Using Time Wisely [6] Facebook wall. My goal is to help you stay organized to save money, energy, and time.
Question: What is your favorite Daily Deal site? Feel free to start the conversation by leaving a comment. I will be sure to join you.