Hi all, just want to bring this into everyone's attention
The deal was advertised on Groupon as "$12 Ramen Burger and Miso Soup at Shizuku ($24 Value)" – screenshot http://imgur.com/hM4RUHv,dV4CBnH#0
But how is this a "$24 Value" voucher when you can get the same deal directly from the restaurant for $15? I took this photo from the restaurant on Saturday http://imgur.com/hM4RUHv,dV4CBnH#1
This is misleading advertising. I have filed a complaint to ACCC too.
Watch out!
Good point – probably won't do much. But I still think I should complain. Even if it's just to show Groupon that consumers are not as gullible as they think.
And I have too much free time heeheehee
the quote is "$24 value" not normally priced at $24 or something along those lines
just because its on special at the store for $15 (all the time…..) does not negate the fact the shop thinks the value of the meal is $24.
agree its misleading but doubt you will get anything out of it
ps 80% of the deals on group buy websites have over inflated RRP
if the shop sells exactly the same product for $15 then it is misleading advertising. it is explicitly mentioned in the group buying code of conduct.
i agree that all the "save" amounts are usually well inflated. true bargains on group buy sites are few and far between
I can find the Miso Soup for $4.5, but not the Ramen Burger. The Ramen is different to the Ramen Burger.
However, that would leave the Ramen Burger to be $19.5, which is one pricey burger!
same
can not find the combo
nor the burger itself
and yes
http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/melbourne/shizuku/717779389
that do say the burger is 19.5
considering ippudo pork bun is only 4 bucks……19 buck is redonkiculous
Actually, it appears the $15 Ramen burger is a lunch special, M-S. so I guess it goes back to $19.50 for dinner.
Ahh good point! :) Good research there Neil!
I buy a lot of food deals on scoopon and groupon. my experience tells me to always check the place and their menue before buying the vouchers. A lot of these resturants and fast foods dont even have the advertised deal as a regular item on their menues. They make up a deal with combining drinks and sometimes made up food.
ACCC will do nothing, but the group that regulates these group buys will. I forget their name, but they have always gotten action for me.
Don't think there's any point complaining to ACCC. $24 probably refers to the separate pricing, i.e. if you brought the items separately according to their menu vs buying the deal.