Availability notifications from group buy merchants

voteoften on 07/08/2011 - 12:32

I bought a voucher for some home delivered fruit and veg from our deal (I think). I redeemed mine at the first opportunity. Subsequent to that, I have received emails either from or on behalf of the merchant alerting all buyers to the fact that there is plenty of availability this week or a similar message.

If the group buying companies and the merchants were serious about actually servicing the vouchers, they would have an opt in system where buyers could receive periodic messages about availability, especially during non peak times. I have perhaps 40 meal vouchers outstanding with various companies. I would opt in for all of them. It would serve as a reminder for purchasers to use their vouchers and would probably shift some of the demand to earlier and non peak periods within the vouchers time frame.

A win-win scenario, providing the the various parties actually want the vouchers to be redeemed.

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  • me on 07/08/2011 - 17:06
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    I agree, such a system would be great!

    Sadly, though, I don't think they actually want you to redeem your coupon…more money in their pocket!

    • finance on 07/08/2011 - 20:51

      i know, they want u for forget. I know jigocity sends reminders when ur voucher is about to expiry, i think livingsocial does also, that's is all, considering how many sites there are.

      • arcticmonkey on 08/08/2011 - 19:31

        Props to Jigocity and Living Social. I think all providers should do this but as 'me' said, it probably means less profits.

        • voteoften on 08/08/2011 - 19:34

          I just got an SMS from jigocity today reminding me that a voucher for a free brekkie was expiring soon.

  • zhenjie on 08/08/2011 - 22:41

    I know one new site launching soon that will allow users to book their spots when they buy the voucher. The business actually shows the availability for voucher users via the booking system. Its a win-win.

    • BuyoTheCat on 09/08/2011 - 10:34

      That will actually push me to buy more vouchers

    • ynot1985 on 09/08/2011 - 11:29

      what's the new site?

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