Today’s Hot Deals from Groupon

rebeca  Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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Have you had a chance to check out Groupon yet? It’s one of my favorite ways to save cash. Here’s how it works: Each day they feature something cool to do at an unbeatable price (usually 50% off or more). There are more than 50 participating cities (and counting) and typically you can find great deals for salons and spas, restaurants, local attractions, specialty gifts and more. They use the power of group buying to promote the daily deals, so you can only get the Groupon if a certain number of people sign on to purchase it. The idea is to spur word of mouth marketing. For an even bigger bonus, Groupon will award you a $10 credit every time you refer a friend to the site and that friend makes a purchase. Groupon isn’t the only site that offers this kind of service, though. If you’re in the right city, you might also be interested in LivingSocial, Tippr and/or Eversave.

Today’s Hottest Deals:

Charlotte: For $45, you get one 16″ x 20″ gallery-wrapped canvas from Canvas on Demand. Shipping and handling are included with the cost of this Groupon and because it’s web-based, anyone can take advantage of the offer.

Chicago: For $69, $79, or $89, today’s Groupon gets you an all-you-can-eat-and-drink rooftop ticket to your choice of three rooftops for a Chicago Cubs game (up to a $145.85 value).

Dallas: For $25, you’ll get $50 worth of personalized paper products and invitations from Between the Sheets Co. Because this company is web-based, anyone can take advantage of the offer.

Nashville: For $90, you get a one-night stay in a deluxe room at a historic bed-and-breakfast, The Brentwood B&B (up to a $175 value). You can also upgrade to a luxury suite (valued up to $235 a night) for $25 more.

Oklahoma City: For $45, you get a 16″ x 20″ x 1.5″ canvas-sized gallery-wrapped picture (up to a $126.95 value) from CanvasNow.com. This Groupon includes shipping and handling. Because this company is web-based, anyone can take advantage of the offer.

Sioux Falls: For $20, you get $42 worth of customizable, organic energy bars from Element Bars. This deal cannot be used toward shipping. You can redeem this Groupon starting May 13. Because this company is web-based, anyone can take advantage of the offer.

To take advantage of these deal, just visit the Groupon Page and click on “visit more cities” at the top of the page. You’ll see a list of all the cities. Just click on the one you want and you’re set.