Merchants and customers in the suburbs are jumping on the social buying bandwagon, joining sites such as Groupon and Sharing Spree.
Merchants and customers in the suburbs are jumping on the social buying bandwagon, joining sites such as Groupon and Sharing Spree.
The concept is simple: Shoppers sign up to receive a daily e-mail touting the day’s bargain, often 50 to 90 percent off a product or service in the local area. The catch is that the shopper must purchase the bargain within a defined time limit, typically a day. Sometimes a certain number of customers have to sign up before the deal is “on.”
Sharing Spree, which established its West Linn office in July, has carved a niche for itself by donating a percentage of its profits to community organizations, including school foundations in Lake Oswego, Sherwood, Beaverton and Hillsboro, as well as national organizations with a local presence, like Dress for Success and Ronald McDonald House.
While the merchants and charities benefit, so do the shoppers. Jenn Koenig of Wilsonville has purchased a number of Sharing Spree offers, including the Baja Fresh deal and spa services. “I don’t normally treat myself to all of that pampering, but the price lures me in and I can also justify that I am helping [Music and Arts Partners],” she said.
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