LivingSocial has a consumer rating of 1.76 stars from 1,463 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Consumers complaining about LivingSocial most frequently mention customer service, credit card and fine print problems. LivingSocial ranks 132nd among Daily Deals sites.
Is LivingSocial the same as Groupon?
Although a competitor, LivingSocial is now owned by Groupon. It offers enticing coupon deals, with a focus on local travel and events. Launched in August 2009, LivingSocial says it now reaches more than 14.5 million subscribers around the world.15 Jun 2017
Is LivingSocial free?
LivingSocial is your guide to Discover and Save on great activities, events, dining, spas, salons, fitness, getaways and more. Plus, the LivingSocial mobile app is free and easy to use!
Does LivingSocial still exist?
Formerly headquartered in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial had roughly 70 million members around the world in 2013. The company shrank from a peak of 4,500 employees in 2011 to about 200 in 2016. LivingSocial was purchased by Groupon in 2016.
Did Groupon and LivingSocial merge?
Groupon announced Wednesday it has agreed to buy LivingSocial, its onetime rival in the daily deals market, for a price low enough to be considered "not material." The acquisition marks the end of a remarkable comedown for LivingSocial, which was once said to be valued as high as $4.5 billion on the private market.26 Oct 2016
Is LivingSocial the same as Wowcher?
Wowcher has been acquired from Daily Mail and General Trust plc ('DMGT'), and the UK and Ireland operations of LivingSocial have been acquired from LivingSocial Inc. Commenting on the acquisition, Roland Bryan, CEO of Wowcher said: “The combination will benefit our merchants and their customers.26 Nov 2015
Is LivingSocial App Free?
LivingSocial is your guide to Discover and Save on great activities, events, dining, spas, salons, fitness, getaways and more. Plus, the LivingSocial mobile app is free and easy to use! Discover your next great experience or place - and Save- with the LivingSocial app.
How does LivingSocial make money?
LivingSocial generates revenue primarily through the sale of vouchers, products and experiences listed on its website.
Is LivingSocial owned by Groupon?
Today, Groupon is valued at just $2.4 billion after a years-long decline in the daily deals category; Groupon acquired its principal competitor LivingSocial for $0 in 2016. Amazon once owned a third of LivingSocial in addition to operating its own local deals business, which it shut down in 2015.7 Jul 2018
Does LivingSocial exist?
LivingSocial is an online marketplace that allows its registered users to buy and share things to do in their city. Formerly headquartered in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial had roughly 70 million members around the world in 2013. The company shrank from a peak of 4,500 employees in 2011 to about 200 in 2016.