Daily Deals here to stay

Just like social networking has enjoyed an explosion in popularity over the last decade, so has the daily deals concept – with group buying websites thriving throughout New Zealand as consumers search for unique experiences.

The idea behind daily deals is quite straightforward. The group buying website approaches a retailer or service provider and asks it to produce an exclusive offer that is not readily available elsewhere. In return, the group buying website promotes that service or product.

Some of the daily deals listed may be instant “buy now” offers. However, in the majority of cases, they are group buying deals which offer reassurances to both retailers and consumers alike.

With group buying you know that an offer will not become available unless a certain number of people sign up within the set time limit. This offers reassurances to the retailer that they are going to get a substantial amount of business in return for offering a discount or exclusive deal.

For the consumer the benefits are substantial as if enough people sign up for the offer they get the deal. However, if not enough people sign up then there is no risk – the deal won’t go ahead, but the consumer won’t be charged either. Typically these deals include spa treatments, beauty therapies, hairstyling, hotel breaks, days out and many “once in a lifetime” offers.

The beauty of 5hop5.co.nz is that it collects deals from group buying websites across New Zealand and presents them in one easy to follow listing. This means that rather than trawl from website to website you can just save 5hop5.nz in your favourites and check back any time you want to see what daily deals are available.

So what are you waiting for? Check the listings now and you could be enjoying a truly unique experience in no time.