Photos: Coupons become a social media phenomenon
Jordan Hill, 5, left, flies with the help of indoor skydiving instructor Jonathan Townsager at IFly Hollywood in Universal City. Jordan’s grandparents paid for the flight with discounted voucher they bought on the website Groupon. (Christina House / For The Times)
Madame Chocolat in Beverly Hills recently offered a deal on Groupon: Buyers paid $10 to receive a voucher for $20 worth of chocolates. Groupon deals are typically available for only 24 hours, but the vouchers don’t have to be used the day they’re bought. (Christina House / For The Times)
Dtox Day Spa, with locations in Los Feliz and Encino, offered 50% off a 50-minute massage or facial with aromatherapy. More than 1,600 of that Groupon deal were sold. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
The Foundry on Melrose also offered a Groupon deal this year. Businesses give such “daily deals” websites a big cut of the revenue from the vouchers: A 50-50 split is typical. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)