It's called "group buying" - the newest trend in saving money at your favorite local businesses. Imagine buying a $25 gift certificate for only $10 or even less. Seems almost impossible. Here's how it works:
The first time I found out about this phenomenon was on Groupon.com. Each day there is a new deal in your area on the website. Go on to check the daily deal or have them alert you by email. Discounts can be at local restaurants, spas, theaters, etc. If enough people sign up with their credit card number agreeing that they would be interested in the deal, the deal with activate.
My roommate introduced me to Restaurant.com which is another group buying website. Go on and you'll find tons of local restaurants in your area. Before you go out to eat log on, find a restaurant and buy a gift certificate for 50% or more off. Print and then you are good to go. It's a great way to find new dining experiences close by.
Try receiving an even greater discount by finding the latest promotion code and type it in when you check out. My roommate bought $180 worth of coupons/gift certificates for $14 by typing in the promotion code "cook." Make sure you look at the fine print since some deals only include dinner and exclude happy hour.
So be adventurous and check it out! Using Restaurant.com, my roommate and I fell in love with a new crepe place that we never knew existed!
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