Daily Dealster Dealster, dealster.com Grossly overblown discounts advertised-"92% OFF!" when it's a half price deal? And you have to pay to participate? I don't think so! Chicago, Illinois

Thanks for that breakdown. Although many of your deals do not include a freebie, and the deal you site was not the one to which I referred, it is instructive although even your explanation is full of contradictions.

Are you trying to explain a deal for Cafe Quattro or Poochie's Pizza? Is it $8 for $16 worth of food or $10.99 For 2 Pizzas, 50% Off Total Pizza Order and 6 Buy One Get One Pizza Offers? Can it be found at www.dailydealster.com/boston/deals/35726 or www.dailydealster.com/deals/36501? Or neither link since neither shows either Cafe Quattro or Poochie's. But let's just break it down from what information you do provide.

$8 for $16 worth of food? Hate to break it to you but in the real world, that is a 50% discount. Maximum, since the likelihood of hitting $16 exactly is pretty slim.

$10.99 for 2 pizzas with maximum $14.95 value means somebody is paying $10.99 for less than $30 in pizza. That's a maximum of 64% discount. So how do you get a 92% discount? You add in half off and buy one get one free discounts.

You are lying. Period. If I can get get $140 in food for $11, that is a 92% discount. Anything less is just sleight of hand.

Dear Consumer,

We apologize for any inconvenience. It is not our goal to deceive people nor is it to falsely advertise as that is what we do not do.

We provide an outlet to small local businesses to reach consumers and offer "SPECIAL" promotions not available anywhere else.

We'd like to deconstruct the deal for you, which is already done on our site, so that you may understand it better. Some of the merchants (local businesses) like to offer multi-visit deals so that they can earn you as a customer. Many of our deals are structured on the first visit, for example like this offer in Boston:

$8 for $16 at Cafe Quattro in Boston ( Link is http://www.dailydealster.com/boston/deals/35726 )

The offer you are speaking about is located here:

http://www.dailydealster.com/deals/36501

The title states

$10.99 For 2 Pizzas, 50% Off Total Pizza Order and 6 Buy One Get One Pizza Offers

So, for $10.99 you get 2 Pizzas, 50% off Total Pizza Order, and 6 Buy One Get One Free Pizza Offers.

The deal with Poochie's Pizza was constructed to allow Poochies to use us as an effective marketing method to earn customers not just one time users. We obviously want to help the business grow.

For you, this is what it means, as it is stated on the website as well.

The Deal Includes

• - 2
  
  

  Pizzas

  
  
  
  
  

  You will receive one large or medium one-topping pizza absolutely free. Valid two times before expiration date. Maximum one free pizza per day. Valid for Carry-out only. Not to be combined with any other offers. Maximum Value: $14.95/visit.

  
  
  - 1
  
  

• 50% Off Total PizzaOrder

  
  
  
  
  

  You will receive 50% off your total pizza bill, up to a maximum savings of $25.00. Excludes beverages. Excludes gratuities and taxes. Valid one time before expiration date. Not to be combined with any other offers. Maximum Value: $25.00/visit.

  
  
  
  - 6
  
  

• 6 Buy One, Get OnePizzas

  
  
  
  
  

  You will receive one free pizza when a second pizza or equal or greater value is purchased at regular price. Valid six times before expiration date. Valid for Carry-out and/or Dine-in only. Maximum Value: $14.95/visit.

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  Our Website also states that this deal Saves UP TO $124.

Retail Value$140Discount92%=Save Up To
$129

For consumers who want to help local businesses, Dealster is one of the many sites to take advantage of.

We have not advertised anything other than what it is.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at info@dealster.com and we'd be happy to discuss with you.

Kind Regards,

Dealster Management