Are there still people interested in Survey sites?

@iwrite (5034)
Singapore
December 23, 2011 11:37pm CST
Well we have seen so many survey sites that are scams or those have so many questions and at the end of the survey, they say that we do not qualify. Just today I received an invitation for a " fun Survey" site that promise short surveys. Do you guys believe in the buy in? I am not sure about this but I guess I would be accessing it for a while. What do you think? would people believe in survey still?
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@kaichoukebz (1190)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Short surveys? I am very tired of those promises. I thought it will be great to join those sites. I had tried once but sadly, I left because survey sites eat too much of my time. I think, I will never go back to it again. They are only paying few cents. It is better to spend your time here in mylot.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
24 Dec 11
kaichoukebz, I do get what you are saying, I actually tried the site and got about 80 cents to my account. I am not sure would I get the 19.20 for me to cashout, I guess it would be taking some time. I would update you if I am able to get something out of it.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
24 Dec 11
Sure pass it to me I would like to use some extra money to buy domain name and other stuff.
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Maybe later. What will you do with the domain name? Many are talking about it. I have no idea about it. I want also to try that domain name. Do you know if where can I buy it?
@savypat (20216)
• United States
24 Dec 11
I have a couple of surveys that pay, but I would never buy in. PM me if you want to know what I use.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
9 Jan 12
savypat sure you would be getting a message from me.
@wysecom (346)
• South Africa
25 Dec 11
Please let me know which surveys do pay. But I am not much interested in gaining points.
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• Singapore
24 Dec 11
hello iwrite, I'm still interested in survey sites. Thus far, I'm a member of several local survey sites and one or two international sites. I try not to think about the length of the survey. But I like those that at least indicate the percentage you have completed, it gives me a gauge as to how much time the survey would take entirely. Not all survey sites are scams. Thus far, I have been paid by GTM, my favourite survey site. Although it takes time to accumulate 1000 points, the payout is USD50. When you bank in the cheque, you feel quite good. Recently I redeemed my points and waited for my cheque. It came between 6-8 weeks later. In the meantime, I carried on answering surveys and by the time the cheque arrived, I was almost half way through my next redemption. I also prefer local survey sites. They give surveys that are more relevant. However most of these sites pay you in vouchers, not cash. I use them to buy groceries or go shopping most of the time. I enjoy some sites, but not others. I wouldn't say that I'm INTERESTED in survey sites, sometimes I just need to.
• Singapore
22 Mar 12
I know. Sometimes it takes a long time before they decide you don't qualify. It's devastating, that is why I often rush through the beginning so that I won't waste much time with the preliminaries and end up getting only 5 points.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
30 Dec 11
Sydneyhazelton, I think I know the site you are talking about. I do not like it sometime is because after almost 20 min, they tell us we do not qualify, but still I think money could be great as the are one of the highest paying survey site around.
@nvlusung (15)
• Saudi Arabia
24 Dec 11
I expereinced the same what you had.but right now I found 1 survey that really pay.The yogosiraj survey,if you wanna try.it's your choice.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
9 Jan 12
nvlusung IS this survey for international members, it is very important to know.
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
26 Dec 11
hi nvlusung, I am currently a member of some legitimate survey sites and been looking for more legitimate survey sites, this is the first time I've heard about yogosiraj survey. Have you been paid there? DO they accept international members?
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@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
haven't been paid yet in that site
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
27 Dec 11
No I just started out and have not been paid by them yet. I think it would take a while before I would be able to show any proof.
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
sorry for internet this, internet connection problem it should have been a comment to my response
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@indi15 (888)
• India
24 Dec 11
I joined so many survey sites some time back and did survey also. but the earnings are less , payout level is so high, so i stopped working there.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
9 Jan 12
indi15 I think there are many site not able to get any clients, so they would not be able to provide so many surveys. I guess you can try some good sites. phillyguy you are right, there are some good site out there site.
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
26 Dec 11
actually some legitimate survey sites pay good amount of money but you need to be very patient and sometimes a particular site will work fine for one person but not for another person so it is about looking for site that works for you and stick with it. Global Test Market is quite good if you are really patient and always online so whenever they send you a survey invite you won't miss it.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Dec 11
hi iwrit I have had it withmost that all disqualify anyomne over fifty but mysurvey.com doesn't do that.I get 11000 points and cash in for ten dollars. I am never disqualified and I make ten dollars and somtimes twentyh in a month. they are fun to do as they are all abvout brand new products that are not on the market yet ane you get a chance to say what y ou like or dislike qbout the new products and evenm get to say if you think they are priced right. its qa fun site to work on and the points build up swiftly. check it out' and mention hatley and I will get points credited for your querys.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
11 Jan 12
Hello hatley, I see that this mysurvey is doing very well for you. I would like to find out if it is suitable for international users. I would like to have additional $10 to $20 per month.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
24 Dec 11
I make lots of money on survey sites, you just have to find the right ones.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
9 Jan 12
dawnald The point is people from us have more opportunities to earn from survey then most people.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
24 Dec 11
I do believe in my country local survey sites. I have been paid thrice although its a few ringgit, it indicates its still legit. I receive a few invitations a month but I no longer participate because I feel boring and exhausted answering. Maybe I am no longer interested in survey.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
1 Jan 12
Yes there are some legit sites but that is far and few in between, I guess it would take time for people to have trust in the survey sites again after being scammed right. But I still think there are a few good ones around.
@nonersays (3329)
• United States
25 Dec 11
I quit even TRYING survey sites, unless the give me points for non-qualifying surveys as well. I NEVER qualify for the surveys, and after answering 20 to 30 questions BEFORE it tells me I don't qualify, it was a waste of time I could have spent other places.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
11 Jan 12
nonersays I think you are a bit unlucky, I guess you have not met the right survey site yet. maybe you will meet one that would be able to paid you soon
• Philippines
25 Dec 11
As for me, I don't feel that there are legit survey sites out there. Most only accept members from US, UK, other english countries. It will be a long wait that my country is to be included among those that pay. I do not hear much that pays and most are scams.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
12 Jan 12
cowboyofhell you might be right I suspect that as well, but let remain positive and hope there would be better site coming up and in the end we would all be happy to have earn some money from surveys
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
24 Dec 11
Hello iwrite, I don't participate in surveys as i have noticed that location really matters surveys are mainly for the people living in US/UK/CANADA we INDIANS normally don't get qualify in it when apply.Secondly after scammer like SPEAKASIA was caught i really don't rely on survey sites.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
9 Jan 12
I am not sure about this site that they sent me, it looks promising but I am not promoting it as I have not got any payment.
@gothtini (219)
• United States
24 Dec 11
There is one short survey site that does pay, you can't really be disqualified from surveys if you are a part of the site. Its suppose to be 'fun' and some of them are but I found it got boring after a while so I don't do it as often as I use to. Far as survey sites period, there are a lot of good ones out there and I do believe in them. I just don't bother with them usually considering how much I hate surveys to begin with haha.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
24 Dec 11
There used to be a survey site I enjoy, but recently all the survey site are pretty boring. And I am not sure if you will agree with me most of the survey sites are too long and boring, I hope this new site can actually deliver what they promise. Fun survey site.
@dhawanbm (3705)
• India
26 Dec 11
I think some of them are good if you are taking them seriously but you need to have some time if you are realy into making money from them. Infact it takes much time to make it to the level of earnings and payouts.
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
yup every once in a while I still see discussions about certain survey sites which means there are still some people interested in survey sites. Personally I am earning from some survey sites, esearch and brand institute, another site that I am sticking with is GTM even though I haven't reach the minimum reward points to cashout, but I am almost there, I know I can trust this site since I have seen so many good reviews about it and it is one of the trusted and legitimate sites listed in surveypolice.com . I personally like esearch because there is no minimum payout in that site so once you qualified and answered one survey you can expect to be paid just after a few weeks sometimes even just within a week. I am also a member of AIP online but I won't recommend it yet since I haven't been paid in that site.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
25 Dec 11
I have kept away from survey sites for quite a while, but yesterday I got an invitation to join one. It looks promising from the video. Glad you have some trusted survey sites. Cheers
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
25 Dec 11
I also heard some bad experience from our fellow mylotters about some survey sites but I guess it's just about looking and looking for the legitimate sites that works for you and stick with it and be patient. This month I've been receiving more surveys than before so I just hope it will continue that way because paid survey is an easier way to earn than most of the other money making programs, I've have earned 5 dollars lately by answering a survey from esearch for just around 10 minutes Mind sharing the survey sites than you have earned from before? and also this short survey that you are talking about maybe I can check it out.
@derek_a (10874)
24 Dec 11
I have been paid several times by survey sites, so can vouch for the fact that most of them do pay. There are some that cheat though. I have gone 20 minutes into a survey, the company that submitted the survey have got a load of information about my buying habits etc. but then disqualified me. I am suspicious about that. In my opinion, they are getting information without keeping their promise of payment. A survey site doesn't have a great deal of control over the companies that do this apparently as I have e-mailed them on a few occasion with a complaint about the survey. They have apologised but it is something that is apparently beyond their control. I am getting to tell if a site is going to discontinue with my answers and will often shut the window.. Sites that ask for post codes and/or telephone number - I won't do those as again, it just may invite unsolicited phone calls and more junk mail. _Derek
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
30 Dec 11
derek_a I know that feeling right but I guess there are still some good sites out there, I know it is not going to be easy to find them all. I just hope we could seek out the bad ones and warn others about it so people do not fall into harm.
@sumanadep (1228)
• India
24 Dec 11
Personally I have tried many such sites but has never been able to earn good amount from those sites.. some times it happens that they have a payout which takes long time to reach and many time it is like I do not qualify for the survey.. after entering the details for about 15- 20 min they say that I do not qualify.. so I have stopped using these sites... I think most of the survey sites is meant for non asian country...
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
25 Dec 11
sumanadep I know how you feel, sometime I do almost 40 min, then find out that I do not qualify for the survey, now that feeling suck
@bostonphil (4459)
• United States
27 Dec 11
There are many survey sites that are legit and offer surveys that are of reasonable length. I am with mysurvey and like the site. I have cashed out a few times but you do not make a lot of money. I have recently joined paid viewpoints. The surveys are short and fun but you only get 10 cents a survey and can not cash out until you get $15. Thus far, I only get one a day so it will be a while before I get to cash out unless things improve. I am with other sites where I get to do a survey now and then. But I have had some problems here and there with surveys that take too much time asking a lot of questions, then tell me that I do not qualify. One time I did a very long survey and there was a glitch on the last page. I did not get credit. I wrote support and they gave me partial credit. I know that many persons have answered many surveys on many different sites and never got credit. I have ready many complaints. I do not do many surveys but mostly my experiences have been positive.
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@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
24 Dec 11
I'm actually quite tired of surveys, I hate it when I get screened out even though I spent like 10 minutes already answering their questions. I did join a few survey sites but only stuck to one. The one I stuck to is legitimate and it's only for my country and I have cashed doubt twice there. I did try an international one which was Globaltestmarket. It took me so long just get get 50 dollars It took me like 6 months and all the surveys most of the time screened me out. They're not even worth the points either and I hate how it obtains the necessary questions that you answered before screening you out pretending that you didn't qualify for it. After cashing out 50 bucks after 6 months I just left it. I did join a few others but I don't bother doing their surveys. They hardly ever send me anything, survey sites are really unreliable and don't ever fall for the get surveys everyday. If you're lucky, you might just get one once every 2 to 3 weeks. You can't make much of a decent income out of it.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
30 Dec 11
I know sometimes the surveys are so very long and after that you find they you are not qualified. But the money they give is one of the best online I think just that we do not have control on the surveys.
@Hazelme (647)
• United States
24 Dec 11
I have heard of short surveys and some of them are legit, but it's really difficult to reach payment. I do surveys, I qualify for some of them and is part of the income i earn online. But i never been a member of a short survey..
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
24 Dec 11
Hazelme I guess I know what is the feeling, when I hope I would be able to reach payment so I could show people some proof.
@AidaLily (1450)
• United States
26 Dec 11
I can honestly say with most survey sites, as I have tried so many of them, that is rather hard to get any money from surveys. Most survey's seemed designed to tell you that there are no more positions even the short money making survey sites tell the same thing. I joined a site for cash only surveys and even if you change up your information a little most of the surveys say you aren't qualified. I believe that most of them are scams now or a way to get free market research.