Gentleman's Pampering (and Groupon)

[GTG]

I know there are some Groupon users on here and was wondering if anyone else bought the ‘Gentleman’s Pampering’ package last week from ‘The Godbarber’ in the Toon? If you did, you’re in for a treat. I booked meself straight in once I got the coupon as I had a day off on Friday and felt like I deserved a bit of pampering after tramping through the snow and ice for the last fortnight.

So, off I went, nice, quiet part of town near the Laing Gallery. I’m not exactly a salon sort of person, a reluctant trip to the local scalper every couple of months for a fiver, so I was a bit nervous if I’m honest. Absolutely no need though, the 3 staff were all really friendly and chatty, totally unpretentious. I always wonder how much the ‘real price’ on Groupon deals is inflated but I had a look on their ‘menu’ and sure enough, the 3 hour bundle is listed at £75 (it was £22 through Groupon). I think I was on nearer to 4 hours in the end, there was no attempt to rush things through on the cheap deal and it is probably worth mentioning that the price includes drinks – seemingly as many as you want. Bud, Stella, red or white wine, tea or coffee, a welcome bonus!

The sequence of treatments may vary but for me it went:

Haircut
Hot towel/cutthroat shave with a bit facial massage with oils - quite scary!
Steam shower – like a private steam room with various shower options
Upper body massage, initially by hand and then with this G5 gizmo which applied quite intense, deep vibrating pressure to various crucial areas
Shampoo and head massage to finish (No ‘happy ending’!)

Felt really good at the end of it all and well set for a busy weekend. Whether or not I will ever pay the full price for a return visit, I don’t know, but I wouldn’t rule it out. Being a tightwad though, I will probably live in the hope of another Groupon offer coming along.

The Godbarber@Briganti

The initial offer stated that you had 3 months to use the coupon but they have had to increase that to 4 months as they sold 502 vouchers and don't think they could fit them all in!!

Makes a bit more sense of the Groupon deals now, that’s an extra £11,000+ turnover created, and obviously that will lead to some repeat business and new regular customers for them. I’ve had a couple of good restaurant deals so far plus have a night’s B & B for 2 to come, with champagne on arrival, at Otterburn Tower which was only £39

[MarcoGoalo]

any links to this Groupon thing ?

[Flared Hicks]

Originally Posted by MarcoGoalo

any links to this Groupon thing ?

it keeps showing in the ads at the top of the page on here, never really took much notice of it before

[MarcoGoalo]

Originally Posted by Flared Hicks

it keeps showing in the ads at the top of the page on here, never really took much notice of it before

cheers. I'll keep a lookout for it

[Basil Boli]

What's a 'groupon' ya set of puffs?

[GTG]

It's coupons for groups. The power of bulk purchasing brought to individuals kind of thing.

[Basil Boli]

Originally Posted by GTG

It's coupons for groups. The power of bulk purchasing brought to individuals kind of thing.

Aaah reet. Cheers

[Dodgy]

Originally Posted by GTG

£29 instead of a £100 for an hour in a recording studio with a professionally produced CD of one song (Newcastle) - might be a canny Xmas present

£100 for an hour in a recording studio in the North East?

Never seen one charge more than about £40 an hour up here: they simply wouldn't survive.

The majority up here are closer to only £20 an hour with an engineer.

Edit: oh dear. Just had a look at the popstar experience website. They really are capable of pulling gullible idiots' eyes out, aren't they?

[GTG]

Originally Posted by Dodgy

Edit: oh dear. Just had a look at the popstar experience website. They really are capable of pulling gullible idiots' eyes out, aren't they?

I was trying to see how many of that deal they managed to sell, bearing in mind your comments, but I can't find it. Does it not give you some ideas on how to make a bit more cash, has to be easier than gigging at those prices!?!

I notice that so far they have sold 633 Garra Rufa Fish Natural Pedicures!!

[Longy]

It is a good site like. Got one of our lasses Crimbo presents on there.

Nights B&B in Slaley Hall
Champagne on arrival
30min back massage for us (or a round of golf).

£110

Breakfasts in Marriotts/Radissons etc are usually £12-£15 a pop
Massage would be £25ish each
Champagne, don't know, depends on brands etc just say £20ish for this

Reckon that's about a tenner for the room. They've got the pool, sauna, jacuzzis etc, so we'll use them, then probably have a meal in their restuarant, which is where they'll make their money.

Think the guide price was something daft like £340, which it would be nowhere near, but still a excellent discount.

I'll be watching out for more B&Bs, weekends away and meals on there like.