Groupon for Half-off at The Gap? Only for the lucky.
A screenshot from the angry Groupon discussion thread
GrouponDC, a site which aggregates deal seekers until a “tipping point” is reached for a specific coupon for local services or food, was the victim of its own success earlier today, after it offered a “Groupon” for half-off $50 worth of merchandise at popular mall retailer The Gap. Thousands rushed to avail themselves of the deal, and the site couldn’t handle the surge in demand. The discussion thread for the deal overflowed with angry reactions, credit card snafus and panicked pleas for inclusion.
GrouponDC isn’t the only “deal” in town; it has several competitors including Living Social, BuyWithMe and What’s the Deal. I’ve used all of them (and they often offer similar deals with the same restaurants as their competitors); I’ve found that the most important thing to keep in mind is actually remembering to redeem the offer!
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