Would you be willing to pay an annual fee to have greater access to the deals you want?   Groupon aficionados know there’s nothing like being away from email for a day or two, then learning that you missed out on a huge discount at your favorite salon, that new restaurant you want to try, or a much-needed massage.
 The Chicago-based daily deals site is testing a VIP program that would charge users $29.99 for access to closed or sold-out deals, early access to regular deals and “one-click access” to refunds (for Groupon credit) on expired deals, the Chicago Tribune reports.   Letters introducing the program and offering a free three-month trial were sent to select “best customers,” according to Business Insider. A company spokesperson said the service is “aimed at ‘Groupon-addicts’” but, if successful, may be expanded to more users.  The VIP program is not available in all markets. Groupon told the Tribune that the program is “quietly testing in a handful of markets,” including Tampa, Fla., and Hampton Roads, Va.
Let us know in the comments section below……
No.
Yes, I think I would, depending on how much. As long as it was reasonable.
No thank you. The whole point of Groupon is to BUY NOW… not pay more and BUY LATER!
nope
Sorry, I’d never pay a dime to use Groupon, in any form. I check my email several times a day, and have never not been able to get a deal that I wanted.
No. We use Groupon, but there are other similar sites. I’ll take my chances.