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E-coupons: Do you use them? - Point of View

E-coupons: Do you use them?

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Google attempted (unsuccessfully) to make a big acquisition last week. In a move that would have represented its biggest acquisition to date, the internet giant tried to buy the Groupon - a social-networking phenomenon that harnesses the power of the group to net deal-of-the-day coupons.

Google offered $6 billion for the acquisition - roughly three times the amount it paid for YouTube in 2006. But Groupon rejected the offer.

To get a better understanding on the new business trend of online group-buying coupons, read Dianne Buckner's column. It takes a look at Google's attempt to buy Groupon. It also explains what it means for consumers and for business.

How do you feel about these coupon sites? Take our survey and let us know how you feel in the comments section below.

 

(This is not a scientific survey. It is based on readers' responses).