One part of deal hunting that is catching on is taking surveys. Some surveys pay you money, some just give you points in an overall site account that can then be redeemed for gift cards or cash.
Probably the most desirable site for paid surveys is Pinecone. You do not get too many opportunities to sign up with them. When you see their banner advertised on any site, be sure to click it. This is the only way you get to register. The pay is $3 per survey and a chance to win prizes. They have frequent surveys, and pay for each one via snail mail.
Another good survey site is American Consumer Panel. Incentives range from $2 to $50 per survey or fucus group. All registered members are entered in monthly drawings to win $250 cash. They also have what they call “screeners”. These are short questionaires to make sure you are eligible for their surveys. They mail checks to you on a regular basis if you are active.
Here are some other sites:
Buzzback: They email you surveys and pay about $3 – $5 a survey.
Survey Savvy: They email you surveys and pay $3 per survey. You can refer people, and they will pay you $2 if your referral completes a survey. They’ll even pay you $1 if your referral’s referral completes a survey! You can request a check from them at any time you have money in your account. There is no minimum for getting paid.
You won’t get to quit your day job filling out surveys, but it can be fun and profitable. If you are like me, you enjoy spending time online, and this can easily be done in your spare time. Surveys can be emailed to you, or you can participate in telephone surveys if you approve the call. It really is nice to come home and find some extra money in your mailbox, especially these days. You also get to try new products in some focus groups, which can lead to freebies.
Give it a try!