Group buying Taster

Group-buying sites

  • Find out how group-buying sites work, and why they're so popular, and what to watch out for
  • We compare the various group-buying sites and what they offer
  • We explain your rights and what you can do when things go wrong

What's in this guide

How they work

Group-buying sites, such as Groupon, LivingSocial and KGB Deals offer incredibly cheap deals, but how do they work and what do they offer?

Group-buying sites compared

We compare what's on offer from the biggest group-buying sites, including what products they offer and whether they operate a tipping point scheme.

The problems we found and your rights

Despite offering some great deals, we also found some problems with sites like Groupon. We explain the pitfalls and your rights when things go wrong.

Which? works for you