Sponsored Post: Groupon Joins the Membership Reward Program

Just in time for Christmas the grand daddy of good deals, Groupon (aka Group Coupon), has joined the American Express Membership Rewards program. This means, that if you are American Express Cardmember who has enrolled in the Membership Rewards program ( if you haven’t , click here to do so) you cash in 1,500 points for a $15 Groupon Gift Card.   With you do that, you can select to receive the Groupon Gift Card as an e-certificate, with no waiting for the postman.  I think the Groupon Gift cards make great shopping stuffers, gifts for office co-workers, family and friends. They are also quick and easy to order, if you are just getting to buying those pesky last minute gifts. With just a few days to go until Christmas, you can conveniently order the Groupon gift card from Membership rewards,  print it out as a gift receipt – and use it as a stocking stuffer.  Easy peasy.  No waiting for postal delivery or fighting the crowds at the malls.

How many of you have used Groupon? I’ve heard from many readers that you like both the Regional and National deals the site offers, plus the fun copy written by comedy writers, artists and performers based in Chicago. Frankly, just reading the copy of the Groupon deals is entertaining. I have personally used Groupon and have had only good experiences.  I’ve bought Groupons for shopping at Mango, laser treatments for relief of arthritis pain, dinning out and spa treatments.  If you’re not already a member of Groupon, click here to use my Groupon invite to join and check out the deals.  Right now, I am considering buying a Groupon Getaway for a vacation in 2012.  They have everything from wine country getaways to spa vacations (Ojai Spa) to beach vacations.  The prices are really great for the deals.  Even a trip to Fiji is on Groupon right now!

Shopping with Groupon has always been an economical way to try new things, but now, with Membership Rewards, you can get Groupons for points rather than cash.  I told you how I’ve shopped with Groupon.  Now I want to hear from you and here’s the benefit of social sharing , you may win a Groupon gift card. Simply submit your favorite holiday deal  from Groupon.com that you would want to give to family, friends, or colleagues as a stocking stuffer or small gift through comments, tweets, and Facebook posts for a chance to win a $200 Groupon gift card. This contest will be open until Dec. 30th, 2011 at midnight EST.   Contest is only open to US Residents.  Make sure to enter your name and email for each selection, so your entries will be counted. Good Luck!

This giveaway is now closed.