Have you ever participated in NCP?
@CRK109 (14558)
United States
June 11, 2017 5:50pm CST
National Consumer Panel (US only, I would imagine) offers rewards for letting them know the kinds of things I buy. I had been doing my regular surveys one day, and was asked if I'd be interested in joining NCP. My late husband had joined many years ago. He enjoyed doing surveys and things like this to earn rewards. Of course, with his eye problems, he ended up having too many problems and he finally sent their scanner back to them. I had offered to help him a few times, but he was a proud man who just wanted to do it himself. And that was fine. I understood him very well.
Anyway, I requested the join and gave them the necessary information. I really didn't think they would let me in because I live alone and don't really buy all that much. But they agreed and sent me the scanner. Today was my first time scanning groceries and except for the things that had no barcode, it was kind of fun! Even in their booklet, they don't have sweet potatoes, so I had to wing it. I'm hoping they will update their booklet one of these days. But it was pretty easy and while the first time took me a little bit of time, now that I know how it works, I know it will be easier going forward. I can feel my husband smiling down at me because I feel like I've given him a second chance.
Have any of you done this before? Just wondering....
Claudia
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@MarshaMusselman (38652)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Jun 17
I may have heard of the panel before, but I didn't realize that they give you a scanner or that you scan what you are going to buy. Interesting idea. How do you reap the benefits of being on the panel?
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
12 Jun 17
No I haven't done that before. It could be very interesting.
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
13 Jun 17
It's an interesting thing to do whenever I go shopping. I'm sure I'll be able to keep track of everything on their website, too, which would be nice. And they take just about any store you can imagine! I was very surprised because I always thought it was just for groceries, but it's for so much more!
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@snowy22315 (169939)
• United States
12 Jun 17
Yes, I did it for Neilsen. It is a different version of what you were doing. I honestly didn't think it was worth it. I prefer apps now like Ibotta and Checkout51.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Jun 17
No, but it sounds interesting @CRK109
Hope you enjoy it and make some money too!
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
18 Jun 17
I hope so, too! It's something new and different and now I know that whenever I buy something, I have some place to record it all!
@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jun 17
I did that for many years. I enjoyed it, but it became a hassle for me because when I was doing it I needed a phone until I told them the problem I had not having a phone - I was always taking my info to my daughter's to use her phone to scan the info to them. They finally told me an easier way to do it and it worked for a while, but I eventually just told them I was quitting and sent the scanner back to them.
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
13 Jun 17
I've been pretty lucky with surveys. I seem to get a pretty constant stream of amazon gift cards, which are great for me, and the other day I got money into my paypal account. And I only do the surveys when I have some time on my hands. but it seems to add up!
