Have you made money doing online surveys?

United States
May 27, 2009 2:41pm CST
Hi all. I just started doing surveys not too long ago. I haven't made a lot of cash because i am not withdrawing it as soon as I reach payout. A lot of the survey sites only enroll me in a chance to win money and some give you credit toward prizes. Have any of you found the secret to making good money. Tell us about your experiences.
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4 responses
29 May 09
I will be honest with you, I have pretty much given up doing surveys as I usually ended up being screened out of the majority of them. But don't let that put you off as some people are more suited to them than others. What I found when I was active in doing surveys is that you need patience as some sites have quite high cash out points, but as long as you attempt all the invites you do get there eventually. It is also important to make sure you keep your profiles up to date so that you get the best amount of surveys which fit your profile. I also found that there were about 4 survey sites which were really worth joining these were Pinecone Research, IPSOS, Lightspeed and GlobalTestMarket as these generally sent out either a good amount of surveys or in the case of pinecone research offered the best payment.
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 May 09
I also have surveys that I still have money sitting there to withdraw. The only site that I get paid on a consistent basis, is pinecone. They pay me about a week after I complete the survey. I have been with them for a few years now, and I haven't made a lot of money, but it still pretty good. Their surveys are $3.00, and it doesn't sound like much but it all adds up in the end. There are others that I need to ask for my earnings, but I have been letting the earnings mount up. By the time I get paid, it will be a good amount of money. Well, good luck to you and happy mylotting.
@rebelmel (1386)
• United States
27 May 09
There are no secrets, just know to have patience. There will be a lot of surveys that you don't qualify for, and there will be a lot of gaps in between the times you get the surveys. Don't be discouraged! I recently have been paid for doing surveys, though, and I must say, I am glad I stuck with it. I suggest to sign up for a LOT of survey sites (make sure they aren't scams first, if you need help, send me a PM, I'd be glad to send you some sites that aren't going to rip you off.) I am not sure, but I think that once you start doing surveys, a lot of sites keep records of what kind of surveys you qualify best for, and they will start sending much more relevant ones to you. At least, with me that has happened.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
27 May 09
I have from time to time received checks in the mail for 4, 5, 10 and 20 dollars but they are few and far between. I just joined AWsurveys and supposely made 27 dollars in a day. Now I have been back to the site numerous times and there are no surveys available to me yet. Pay out is made when you make $75.00. So I have to make 48.00 more dollars to get the money. However, if they don't have surveys available it could take a while to get the $75.00. What a joke! LOL LOL LOL