[aamar]

How would that work? Groupon takes their cut when the the customers pay for the deal itself, days or weeks ahead of them showing up at the business.

[michaelt]

Walk in and say "I'm here for the groupon deal but I haven't brought it yet. Can you sort that out for me, or is it easier for you if I buy it on groupon now using my phone?"

[irl_zebra]

Additionally, Groupon has a three day return policy. So go to the business and just return the groupon if the business wants to bypass.