MyVici launched this morning with the goal of turning group deals on their heads. Instead of logging on to see what deals are being offered, MyVici users log on to make requests for deals they’d like to see. Then, MyVici turns these deal wish lists into realities.
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The process starts with users selecting deals they like from their Link, Like, Love. The selection is linked to their card. They just use their card at the time they are ready to redeem the offer and receive their discount. The discount is indicted on their monthly statement. If the card member is really excited about the deal, she can share it with her friends.
The social deals site is said to be talking to bankers about a $750 million capital raise … and a valuation of up to $15 billion!
Groupon, the daily deals startup that famously turned down a $6 billion acquisition offer by Google, is facing a potential class action lawsuit that alleges the company of selling coupons with illegal expiration dates.
Groupon’s Japanese sales are showing clear signs that the Osechi incident has really dented its reputation in Japan, so much so that users are backing away from other group dealing sites as well.
Before I introduce to you 5 of my favorite designer online sample sites, you may want to read our 6 Tips To Snag Luxury Items At Discount Prices Using Sample Sites to get a better understanding of what to expect. I have listed each site, briefly covering perks, items sold and whether anyone can sign up for a membership or if an invite is required to join.
To aid to consumers who were eager to make luxury purchases without hurting their wallets, Gilt.com was introduced in 2008. Since its inception, a number of other “online sample sites” have sprouted, carrying more than just apparel but home furnishings, travel packages and services. The concept of purchasing designer items within an allotted time at highly discounted prices was enticing and considering Gilt’s success, has proven to be very popular with consumers.
Groupon has recently expanded into over 18 countries, buying the most popular clones there. There are, however, still more and more Groupon-type of sites internationally trying to catch up. Want to know who they are and how they compare to Groupon? Read on. Read more
Thanksgiving dinner is only the icing on the cake of this holiday for all the shopaholics out there. The real fun begins tomorrow on Black Friday, when Walmart, Best Buy, Target and other stores open their doors at dawn to hoards of stark raving mad consumers, ready to battle it out for the best deals of the year. Here are 7 YouTube videos to get you ready for the best Black Friday of your life. Get ready to shop ’til you drop!
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Whether you’re a shop-a-holic or an avid anti-shopper, Shopkick says it has something for you in its geolocation shopping service. Rolling out now in a handful of major US retailers, Shopkick promotes window shopping, browsing, and even just stepping inside a store by automatically downloading Kickbucks onto a shopper’s smartphone. Using ultra-sensitive geolocation technology, Shopkick gives out Kickbucks when a shopper goes down a particular aisle, scans an item, or walks by a daily deal. Shopkick’s trial run began yesterday and is expected to have a high profile over the next few months in the storefronts of several of the largest retailers in the US.
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