Paid Surveys
By supertubero
@supertubero (19)
Philippines
April 24, 2009 12:55am CST
More and more work from home opportunities are being advertised on the internet. One form of this opportunity is paid surveys. But do they really work? Personally, I don't know. I like to think that they do. I haven't joined paid surveys which require a joining fee. So far, I was able to accumulate some sum of money, at least on my account, but have not been able to encash the money yet. And the reason is because of their high payout amount, with not much surveys being offered. As such, the only way I can increase the money in my account is through referrals.
Some sites are offering huge signup bonus, as huge as $1000. But the payout is only when you reach $250,000. Is that ridiculous? I like to think it's possible, but I doubt that I can reach that amount via the surveys they provide. I think the only way I can reach that is through advertising and getting recruits .. lots of them.
Paid surveys .. is there truly an opportunity out there that provide free signup but truly lives up to their promise to provide paid surveys? Or are they only looking for traffic? I sincerely hope it's the former.
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9 responses
@Qaeyious (2357)
• United States
25 Apr 09
My experience with paid surveys is that they only send my surveys that I am not qualified to take. And it takes me almost 30 minutes into the survey to determine that - they already know I'm over 50 years old and that I'm Caucasian, but they keep asking the same questions over and over and say, "Sorry, you're not qualified" and don't give me a fraction of a penny for my time.
Sorry, but based on my experience ALL internet income opportunities are scams, stealing money from the gullible - (Oh, sorry, "legally" charging for services that do not exist ...) I'm just so sick of it all.
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@LaSenyoraSilis (313)
• United States
25 Apr 09
Oooh, that is a bit sad to know that you have wasted so much time in a site and never receive any type of compensation for all of the work that you have done. I wonder if complaining to the website administrator would do you any good. :-) I am sorry that experience happened to you. :-(
@sammyspam (374)
• Australia
24 Apr 09
I have only had success with one survey panel and i recommend everybody to join. Its called LightSpeed Survey Panel, offered to the US, Canada, UK and Australia. I've earned countless dollars there, all earned by myself (they do not offer a referal program) The surveys are actually really fun and often involve watching clips and looking at pictures.
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@Dasari100 (3791)
• Anantapur, India
25 Apr 09
Most of the sites are not good to join because in the end they are not going to pay and i already experienced for those sites because i haven't paid from them friend.
@tashanda (58)
• United States
24 Apr 09
hi super I am not big on surveys but i would suggest that you check out surveylot.com they have a list of sites that offer surveys and most are free that you can check out. There is also a section on the sites that scamming people. I would also suggest that you try paid emails if you haven't already. I am a member of inboxdollars.com and I have been paid by them therefore I can vouch for them. Payout is 30 dollars but it doesn't take long to reach especially since they give sign on bonuses and a referral program. Good luck and happy earning.
@LaSenyoraSilis (313)
• United States
25 Apr 09
How well does surveylot payout? Basically, can a person earn cash with them or are they only a "points gathering" site? I was thinking about joining them, but I am not quite sure. :-) I am happy with the site that I have been with because they are not only trustworthy, but there is no minimum cashout and the pay is instant. :-) Please, add me as a friend (if you wish) so that you can tell me a little more about surveylot. Thanks. :-)
@writingpays (36)
• United States
30 Apr 09
Don't EVER pay a fee to join a survey panel!!! I can get you a list of all the legitimate marketing research companies that do pay for your opinions. I got sick of hearing about people getting scammed so I did some research of my own. There are quite a few panels and you can make a good monthly income. Probably can't pay your house payment, but depending on how many you sign up for and complete, you could probably put a good dent in it! :-) PM me if ya want!
@LaSenyoraSilis (313)
• United States
25 Apr 09
I personally like paid surveys, but it all depends on which sites you are registeed with. :-) Currently, I am signed up with a website that I can use the "money" I have gained and turn them into frequent flyer miles. It does not take long for the "money" to accumulate. :-) The only thing about this site is that you cannot gain access until you have been randomly selected to join. :-(
@XxlenalouisexX (73)
• United States
24 Apr 09
nope.. they just give you spyware and infections.. dont do it!!
