The Harvard Crimson Presents DealQuad

Small original Berryline, with strawberry and kiwi for her: $4.35

Small nutella Berryline, with banana and mochi for him: $4.35

DealQuad price for both: $5

Elevator to the observatory at the top of Science Center: Free

“Is that strawberry-kiwi I taste?”: Priceless

The Harvard Crimson hopes to offer 500 such priceless moments when its partnership with group-buying website DealQuad goes live this Thursday. In a Groupon equivalent that is specific to Harvard campus, The Crimson will be negotiating deals with Harvard Square businesses at 50-90 percent discounts. The first featured deal will be $5 for two small frozen yogurt with two toppings each at Berryline.

Similar to Groupon, DealQuad relies on the collective purchasing power of its users to bring a large number of customers into the business’ door. It then bargains for a lower price in exchange for the high volume of business. If enough coupons are purchased (reaching a “tipping point”), the deal is activated.

DealQuad also allows students to support their HoCos in funding study breaks and stein clubs. If the deal goes through, The Crimson and DealQuad will donate 5 percent of all coupon sales to the house with the most coupon purchases. A single House can receive up to $125 from the Berryline deal alone!

With only 500 coupons available for the first deal, make sure to sign up for DealQuad’s e-mails and stay tuned on Facebook page to find out exactly when the deals open for the public. Hope you’ll have your strawberry-kiwi moment as well!