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Do people actually buy into this?! (similar to to "Groupon" query...)

post #1 of 3
2/24/11 at 8:06am
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I just recieved a *cough* offer from "Dealfind".

They have a fantastic offer for me!!!

 

They will put my name on their website at no cost to me!

And all I have to do is sign a contract saying that I will allow them to sell $40 of F&B for $19.

Of that 19, they will pay me $9.50, minus a $0.48 processing fee for every coupon sold.

No limit on amount sold, and I have to commit to honour the coupons forever.

If a guest has any complaints about "service, product or professionalism" they will deal with Dealfind directly, and Dealfind will bill me for the total refund.

If I choose to cancel the offer at any time before the "96 hour sales pitch" they will bill me directly for all "Potential sales" at the rate of $19 per potential sale.

 

So, to condense the contract they wish me to sign...

 

"Dear F&B Moron,

 

Please consent to run at 133% food & liquor cost, so we can make wheelbarrows full of money. Screw your staff, screw your bottom line... I gots me a condo in Bali to pay for!!!"

 

Who the hell does this? Seriously?

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post #2 of 3
2/24/11 at 10:01am

Interesting. I have been getting e-mails lately from Restaurant.com since I am no longer in the business I can only see it from the consumer side. In this case originally they would sell a coupon for basically half price, but since the holidays they have been selling them for $2-$3 each for a $25 coupon.

 

Right now without an e-mail I can get a $25 coupon for $10. The way it breaks down for me is that I need to order a minimum of $35 worth of food and an 18% gratuity is added to the check automatically. So for me if I went to dinner and got exactly $35 worth of food and drink I would end up paying $10 (coupon) $10 (Food) and $6.30 (Tip) for a total of $26.30 for what woould have been a $41 meal. Not bad for me.

 

Now if I was to buy a $100 coupon it would be $40 and a $200 minimum purchase plus 18%. Again though I don't know how that works out for the restaurant.

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post #3 of 3
2/24/11 at 9:20pm
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Originally Posted by PrairieChef View Post

 

Who the hell does this? Seriously?


Well.... "It usta be", pre-internet days, a good insult was a kick to the balls and a good loud "Azzhat" to your face.

 

I guess this must be the modern version............

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