Groupon's New Membership Rewards Program - Is It Worth It?

Groupon is launching a new program called Groupon Select that may save you some money if you shop at the discount website frequently. Groupon offers deals on services, goods, travel and experiences in many different cities. Be sure to look at the fine print on the deals because many involve blackout dates and redirect you to specific websites to register. 

Here's how it works:

1. Join the membership club for the 6 month trial - get the first month FREE and then you will be charged $4.99 per month for 5 months. If you don't cancel at the end of the trial, you will be charged $4.99 a month. My trial offer included a FREE $5 Starbucks card too. 

2. Your membership includes

• FREE Shipping on goods
• 10% off travel 
• 25% off local deals
• 10% off live deals 

Some merchants have opted out of this program. And Groupon says on its website

The following deal types are also not eligible for Groupon Select discounts:

• BeautyNow
• Groupon+
• Goods Marketplace
• Getaways Market Pick

But if this looks good for you, give it a try and let us know how it works. If do not have a Groupon account yet, use my referral code to get the FREE Starbucks offer. If you have a Groupon account already, log in and look for the select promotion.