Are Survey Sites for Real?
By ddbrayden59
@ddbrayden59 (86)
United States
April 24, 2009 12:44am CST
I have joined just about every survey site known to man and God with NOTHING to show for any of them. The response I get at most of them is "we are sorry but we've had enough applicants fill out this survey and do not need your participation at this time. Thank you for taking the time to visit our site." Well, why the devil did you send me the email in the first place if you knew you had enough respondents??? I joined Panda Research and have over $300.00 sitting in my account, but they will not release any funds until $100.00 has been approved by the sponsor(s). They released $12.00 immediately, but it's been 5 weeks and my PayPal money is still sitting there, which leads me to believe it will never be released. Do any of these survey sites do as they say they do? I am really skeptical now. I am asked to do very, very few surveys -- do I have to do looking for them or wait for an invitation? Is there someone I can complain to about Panda Research? I've contacted customer service twice with unsatisfactory results. I really would like to know where to go with this and if someone could help me, I'd be eternally grateful! Thanks so much.
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3 responses
@nv_jenn (207)
• Canada
25 Apr 09
Hello, I participate in a few survey sites that actually pay. I am not sure whether or not they are Canadian only or not but I could look into it if you are interested in some. I have received a few checks and also some different products to try/test out. If you are too skeptical its ok but if you would maybe like some more information you can just let me know.
I sent you a friends request a few moments ago from another thread that you posted on and I have the same situation (migraines).
@ddbrayden59 (86)
• United States
26 Apr 09
Dear nv_jenn: I'd love to know about some survey sites that actually pay! I think I'm enrolled in just about every one on line that exists and I get really frustrated with them sometimes. Some pay with points, some with money and it gets really confusing. So, I'd love to hear about some that actually pay money. Let me know, okay? I'd love to accept your friend request if I can figure out how to do it!;-) I'm sort of new and fumbling my way around the site!
@nv_jenn (207)
• Canada
25 May 09
Hey there, I don't think we spoke about this in any pm's but if you are still interest just send me a pm and I can let you know the ones I am a member of. A few are point systems but they actually do pay as I have been paid by them. One I have been paid by also sends out products to test as well. I forget where you are from so I would have to verify these companies are available in your area.
@Corgiiscute (315)
• United States
24 Apr 09
Was all that money for one month, or over a few months? I'm not sure if any surveys that say they will pay that much, will actually work. Or else, I think I would have heard about it by now. I looked up Panda Research, and some other members have complained about not receiving payment, too.
I use CashCrate for surveys. It's free (unless you want to do some of the trial offers. I don't have a credit card, so I only do the free offers). I do get paid every month, but not $300. The minimum payment is $20, and I at least make that every month. Payments are sent as checks, and I cash them, so they are legit. I've received 3 checks so far... first month was $27, then $21, and I got my check for $35 today :D A lot of people do make more than that every month, but I just started, and don't have any referrals, yet. You do need to learn how to correctly complete the surveys, or you won't get credited for them, and will get very frustrated. I've been through it, so I know :P They have a great forum, where you can ask questions. It's an active forum, and there are a lot of old threads about how to complete offers correctly, how to get referrals, etc., so those are great to check out.
I'm working on a blog to tell people how to do the offers/surveys correctly, but it's not done. You can ask me questions, though :) I'd be happy to answer, if I know... or I could find the answer for you :) And you don't have to become my referral, either... I'll help you anyway :) I also have scans of my checks, if you would like to see them :)
I've only used CashCrate for surveys, so I'm not much help with other sites, but from what I've read, CashCrate seems to be one of the best survey sites. There has to be somewhere that you could complain about Panda Research, but I'm not sure where.
I'm sorry you probably got scammed :(
I posted another post very similar to this today... I feel like I'm on repeat lol.
@Corgiiscute (315)
• United States
24 Apr 09
I found this at http://www.reviewopedia.com/panda-research.htm
Connie, San Jose:
"I called them this morning and was told to call another number and ask for Panda Research Customer Service. I called 847-307-5940. I gave them my name and they verified the amount I had been trying to collect. I was told I would receive my payment into my paypal account within two business days. I won't hold my breathe..."
"I received my money today in my Paypal account. Now that I have been paid I will be removing Panda Research from my favorites list and not work with them again. Anyone waiting for payment call the number of my previous posting. Finally got results."
Maybe that will help?
@ddbrayden59 (86)
• United States
16 May 09
I still haven't gotten ANY of my money. Talk about a scam.
@sammyspam (374)
• Australia
24 Apr 09
I think you should try LightSpeed Survey Panel, Its the only survey site I use and ive been paid countless times. They have lots of surveys and they are often very interesting. Minimum payout is only$5 to paypal, which is usually only 2 or 3 quick surveys. Might be worth a look.
