I bet Scoopon will not sell a single one of these...

stralya on 11/05/2011 - 14:12

I know there is a lot of competition between the various group buy sellers. So, they all try to find new products and services to sell. However, I found one today, where I would stick my neck out to predict they will not sell a single one.

http://www.scoopon.com.au/deals/2773/just-89-for-5-consecuti…

Too many issues with this one from Scoopon For one, Childcare is one of the few categories where people will not buy online. You have to see the centre in person before putting your kids there. Also, it is an ongoing service, and a $360 discount is negligible in the scheme of things, plus no guarantees if there are no spots available. Also, not applicable to 0-2's where the demand is the most….tthe list goes on.

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  • voteoften on 11/05/2011 - 15:04

    I saw that and I hoped they wouldn't, for the kids' sake. Anyone who has kids who have been to daycare know that there are strict limits on the number of kids per carer and per unit of facility. You would have no idea when you would be able to book in. It could be next week or next month or never if the spots get taken up. Bad idea.

  • abacus on 11/05/2011 - 15:17
    +4

    Tempted to buy one for my 25 year old. (no he doesn't have kids - it's for HIM)

  • finance on 11/05/2011 - 17:52

    none sold so far.
    i mean by 11th hour if only a few are sold and deal is activity, then at least if u buy it then there'll most like be plenty of spots, one would hope anyway.

    but it's interesting cause they usual all sell the same stuff.

    i like what living socail is doing. selling service all over vic not just near the city.
    some make good gift for family who lived in the suburbs!

  • NotJustChickenDinner on 11/05/2011 - 22:58
    +1

    i bet $400 they will sell one, * must take bet up before end of offer so i can spend $89 on it to make $400 :)

  • mick123 on 12/05/2011 - 09:54

    2 hrs left - still none sold.
    fail. hope scoopon is somehow out of money on this one (doubt it)

    • voteoften on 12/05/2011 - 10:59

      The rep will have wasted his time. There would also be some IT and admin time wasted. And the daycare centre isn't likely to think they are that crash hot.

  • YadaYadaYada on 12/05/2011 - 11:12

    Wow they managed to sell 1, but they need 4 more to tip the deal. With 47 minutes left to go I doubt it'll happen.

    • bluedufflecoat on 12/05/2011 - 11:43

      They'll probably just extend the time needed to tip the deal…

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