Restaurant.com started it with their "80% off" promotions that is merely 80% off a coupon, not off the meal, or whatever. Well Dealster has taken this to a whole new level.
In today's offer, it's "92% off Pizza." Not even close! What they seem to be doing (It's impossible to figure out their math it is so convoluted.) is taking the total of the discounts offered and then saying they are giving you 92% off that. And what are you paying for? Essentially, "half off" and "buy one, get one free coupons." In my book, that's called a maximum of 50% off. And you are paying for the coupon so it's not even 50% off in the end. (I haven't even read the fine print.)
So, if they wanted to be honest (which I really don't think they want to do) it might be 92% off discount coupon. But even that would mean you are paying (at least) 58% of their menu price. Or 42% off.
Did I confuse you? That's OK. Now you have an idea of why Dealster is such a ripoff. Their numbers are anything but honest. I shouldn't need a slide rule to figure out a deal and that's what you need with Dealster.
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