Groupon Resumes Firearms-Related Promotions

[GuyRelford]

Groupon Continues its Refusal to Promote Firearms Training Companies

I'm editing my original post and the title to this thread. Although Groupon is resuming some firearms-related promotions (e.g., gun ranges), they still refuse to promote firearms training companies. I see absolutely no logic to this policy.

Guy

 

[pudly]

Tell them that you will take their offer under advisement and will consider if and when you will be willing to do business with them in the future considering how unreliable they have proven as a business partner.

For those who don't know the story: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general-firearms-discussion/265670-groupon-pauses-tft-promotion.html

 

[the1kidd03]

It's a bargaining chip. If you accept, get a better rate/deal from them.

 

[SmokinSigs357]

I bet she slammed her palm into her face when she turned on the news after talking to you...

 

[perry]

Yea I saw a Groupon deal for Pop's on my twitter feed last week or the week before. Forgot to post about it here at the time.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Yea I saw a Groupon deal for Pop's on my twitter feed last week or the week before. Forgot to post about it here at the time.

I got it in an email from Groupon. I had forgotten that they suspended this practice. When I saw that the deal was for Pop's I deleted it.

 

[PistolBob]

Two words: SCREW GROUPON

 

[jwh20]

In my opinion you are wasting your advertising $$$ there. I setup an auto-delete for Groupon after their "temporary" ban was announced. Of course I don't recall it being described at temporary at the time.

 

[IndianaLead]

Yes, when did Groupon mention that their ban was "temporary"? I certainly don't recall that being mentioned when we approached them earlier this year. Personally, I think I will avoid setting up any deals through them until they've been back in the game for at least a year (or more) and given me some reason to believe they won't jump ship again at the slightest hint of negative press. I'm looking for reliable business partners, not opportunists. Just my personal opinion. - Bryan @ Indiana Lead

 

[GuyRelford]

Yes, when did Groupon mention that their ban was "temporary"? I certainly don't recall that being mentioned when we approached them earlier this year. Personally, I think I will avoid setting up any deals through them until they've been back in the game for at least a year (or more) and given me some reason to believe they won't jump ship again at the slightest hint of negative press. I'm looking for reliable business partners, not opportunists. Just my personal opinion. - Bryan @ Indiana Lead

They use the word "hiatus"

Groupon provided the following statement from spokeswoman Julie Mossler to Daily Finance: "All scheduled and current gun-related deals featured on Groupon North America, including shooting ranges, conceal-and-carry and clay shooting, have been placed on hiatus while we review internal standards that shape the deal inventory we feature. The category is under review following recent consumer and merchant feedback."

 

[gglass]

My hiatus with Groupon will continue until I feel that they can be a trusted partner again... This could take some time.

 

[Stschil]

My groupon theme ever since they caved and will surely cave again. Along with Dick's, Cheaper Than Dirt, and a few others.

 

[GuyRelford]

Well, apparently I jumped the gun. While the Groupon sales manager thought that she was free to sell firearm training promotions, her manager just informed her that Groupon continues to refuse to do business with anyone offering firearm training courses. Shooting ranges are okay, but training courses - on how to SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY handle a firearm - are still forbidden. Someone please explain that logic to me!!?!?!?

Moderator - can you please change the title of this threat to "Groupon Continues its Refusal to Promote Firearms Training Courses." I am going after these morons again. I am hot.

Guy

 

[femurphy77]

My hiatus with Groupon will continue until I feel that they can be a trusted partner again... This could take some time.

Well, apparently I jumped the gun. While the Groupon sales manager thought that she was free to sell firearm training promotions, her manager just informed her that Groupon continues to refuse to do business with anyone offering firearm training courses. Shooting ranges are okay, but training courses - on how to SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY handle a firearm - are still forbidden. Someone please explain that logic to me!!?!?!?

Moderator - can you please change the title of this threat to "Groupon Continues its Refusal to Promote Firearms Training Courses." I am going after these morons again. I am hot.

Guy

Translated: We just found out about the navy yard shootings.

 

[Rookie]

TFT, report your post and request the title change. It's the quickest way to get it done.

 

[GuyRelford]

TFT, report your post and request the title change. It's the quickest way to get it done.

Great idea - and done. Thanks.

Guy

 

[NHT3]

Groupon, Moron, I keep getting them confused.. A leopard obviously doesn't change it's spots.. I think the people that are interested in training will find training without hearing about it through Groupon.

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[BiscuitNaBasket]

Well, apparently I jumped the gun. While the Groupon sales manager thought that she was free to sell firearm training promotions, her manager just informed her that Groupon continues to refuse to do business with anyone offering firearm training courses. Shooting ranges are okay, but training courses - on how to SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY handle a firearm - are still forbidden. Someone please explain that logic to me!!?!?!?

Moderator - can you please change the title of this threat to "Groupon Continues its Refusal to Promote Firearms Training Courses." I am going after these morons again. I am hot.

Guy

I'd say this proves that you should never do business with them again. They have no logic.

 

[pudly]

Groupon appears to be lying. They have a number of range deals going on right now and more interestingly, a couple of firearms training packages:

Plant City Gun Range Deal of the Day | Groupon Tampa Bay Area
Metro Gun Club Deal of the Day | Groupon Minneapolis / St Paul

 

[lonehoosier]

Well, apparently I jumped the gun. While the Groupon sales manager thought that she was free to sell firearm training promotions, her manager just informed her that Groupon continues to refuse to do business with anyone offering firearm training courses. Shooting ranges are okay, but training courses - on how to SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY handle a firearm - are still forbidden. Someone please explain that logic to me!!?!?!?

Moderator - can you please change the title of this threat to "Groupon Continues its Refusal to Promote Firearms Training Courses." I am going after these morons again. I am hot.

Guy

If you go to edit post you can change your title. You may have to click advance.