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needsomehelp
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# Posted: 16 Jun 2006 07:16
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Hi, I'm looking for a job that pays well to work in my freetime at home. I found this website http://www.paid-surveys-at-home.com/ which looks too good to be true. 
Has anyone tried it or heard about it?
They have an initial cost of 40$, which makes it somewhat suspicious.
Please reply and tell me about other possibilities you have tried that are worth trying. THanks!
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happygal
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# Posted: 21 Jun 2006 17:20
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No No No! Never pay to take surveys. Absolutely any company (or so called company) that asks you to do that is a scam, plain and simple. They will not tell you anything that isn't already out there for the signing up for FREE.
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007Dyepoy
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# Posted: 22 Jun 2006 04:00
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All programs with initial fees or cash out are to risky to join are most probably Scammers!
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buckeyeboy1986
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# Posted: 24 Jun 2006 11:03 · Edited by: buckeyeboy1986
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I've been taking surveys and earning cash for a little over 2 years now. I've collected a variety of sites that have honestly paid me money over time for simply taking surveys. Lets be honest, you can't live off of surveys, you're just not going to make enough money, but you can earn some extra spending money. On Average i pull in around $20-$40 a month depending on how many surveys i get, qualify for, and the price paid for completeing them. The trick is to sign up with lots of sites so you get as many surveys as possible. I have Listed a bunch of sites on my site that I personally have been paid from, and I give a little review for each one. And I only sign up for free sites, I never have paid a dime to any of these sites.
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happygal
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2006 21:43
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Very true buckleboy! I am easily signed up with over 400 free sites at this point and regularly get paid by about 30-40 of them.
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2006 12:27
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I get paid with only 10 or so, but I oly signed up with 50 or so
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andheresjohnny
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# Posted: 5 Jul 2006 09:39
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Here are some good paid surveys tips:
Use a free software program to automate filling out forms. These programs are great for signing up with multiple paid survey companies quickly. Many forms can be filled with one 'click', saving lots of time and typing. One of the most popular is RoboForm.
Setup a separate email address. This should be used only for your survey business. You will be receiving a large number of paid survey opportunities daily, and it will be much easier if they're separated from your 'regular' email. Accidently deleting a $25 survey might not make you angry .. deleting a $75 one probably will.
Keep records of your paychecks. Depending upon the law in your area, you will probably be considered an independent consultant for tax purposes. This means the IRS will be expecting you to pay taxes on your paid survey income. Keep a log of all your paychecks in case you have to pay taxes on it. All expenses associated with your paid survey business are normally tax deductible, including any subscription fees. Please check with a tax consultant for the laws in your area.
Initially, accept every online paid survey opportunity. The idea here is to establish yourself as a reliable survey worker. Established, proven survey takers get more of the higher-dollar surveys. Once you have a track record and are getting the number of high dollar surveys you desire, then you can 'pick and choose' which surveys to answer.
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kristan
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2006 14:42
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I've purchased a few of these paid directories to see if they knew anything I didn't - they didn't. Many of the sites listed weren't survey companies at all and some were advertisers posing as survey companies. There are so many free lists available- keep your $40 in your pocket and check out some of the free lists.
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happygal
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2006 15:02
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true true true! I wish they would all just go away and stop giving legit survey companies such a bad name!
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pcwork
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# Posted: 17 Sep 2006 08:41
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There are plenty of companies including Yahoo which pay you for surveys and you do not have pay any fee for joining.
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Kandace
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# Posted: 23 Sep 2006 10:28
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I haven't used that particular site but I have ventured into paid surveys. Most are scams. They try to get you to sign up for other products. There are real paid surveys out there, but most will require you to submit personal information and they will contact you with surveys to participate in.
I think that paid surveys can be profitable, but it takes a while to get your information out there and start receiving paid survey offers.
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gregriv69
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# Posted: 4 Dec 2006 02:25
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You should never pay any amount for paid survey. There are many sites such as ciao survey, american corps, global test market . There is no registration fees here.
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kelseyW33
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# Posted: 4 Dec 2006 16:34
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Good advice everyone. Think about it---these companies NEED your feedback, so why should YOU pay THEM. It's a total scam. 
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Money4Mommy
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2007 13:26
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I would NEVER pay to join a company like this. I have been taking surveys and completing offers online for about 2 months now and have received payment. There are legitimate websites that pay you for this service but you should never pay any fees to join. Good luck!
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shuey03
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# Posted: 31 Oct 2007 17:30
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Quoting: happygal No No No! Never pay to take surveys. Absolutely any company (or so called company) that asks you to do that is a scam, plain and simple. They will not tell you anything that isn't already out there for the signing up for FREE.
I second happygal. Never pay for a list of paying surveys. Stay away from Survey Scout. They are a complete rip off. I wouldn't even join a website offering surveys like Survey Club. Why give someone all your personal information when you can find websites like Survey Inferno who give you all of these companies, no questions asked?
That's my two cents. If you have any questions, please contact me.
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shuey03
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# Posted: 31 Oct 2007 17:33
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Quoting: Kandace I haven't used that particular site but I have ventured into paid surveys. Most are scams. They try to get you to sign up for other products.
What Kandace is referring to is a registration path. There are many of these sites out there too. They pitch you an offer like "free paid surveys" and then hit you with a million offers. They aren't evil by any means, just different.
That is why I would stay away from any survey listing site asking for personal information, like Survey Club. Only give your information to the actual survey companies like Opinion Outpost, Greenfield Online, Ipsos iSay, etc.
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homeworkeruk
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# Posted: 31 Oct 2007 21:29
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The two key points you need to remember are:
1. Never pay for information. There are plenty of free directories around providing easily as much information. Some like whichsurveys.com split them up geographically and also make it clear whether payment is cash, points or prizes so you can see which ones to apply to.
2. Don't believe the hype about earnings. I've been doing surveys for several years and whilst I don't respond quickly enough to qualify for as many as I could which limits my earnings somewhat, I rarely earn more than �100/$200 a month with most surveys being in the �1-�2 range with plenty being even less than that.
If you're looking for a few pounds/dollars then they're ideal. If you want something more, then look elsewhere.
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TB550
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# Posted: 5 Nov 2007 02:12
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I found that it is easy to earn several hundred per month. The trick is to find a site that keeps it's databases up to date. That way you will be given the most survey opportunities.
If your time is worth money, a one time sign up fee for a good site can save you a LOT of time, and is well worth it.
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happygal
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2008 10:48
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It's not really about databases of survey sites, but about signing up with individual sites that will pay you directly...and then keeping your profiles up to date with them. I really don't think it's worth it to sign up with one site that does the sign ups for you as you aren't sure where you are signed up, how accurately, and so on.
Take the time to do it right and do it yourself.
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incomefreedom
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# Posted: 7 Oct 2008 10:14
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yeah i tried these things..they just email you so many things..and so time consuming...is there a way it works?
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dantheman777
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# Posted: 8 Oct 2008 15:50
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yea, never pay to join online surveys.
when someone says they've made lots and lots of money with them, it usually means they got accepted into some focus groups... or they are just lying.
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sandra1705
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2008 13:46
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Hi, I am a mom of two, who work at home doing paid surveys, When I start this part time job I bought many list of paid surveys, only 15% if the paid surveys companies were truth, so I made a eBook to help moms make some extra perks at home, the secret is to only sign up with no more than 40 surveys companies if you sign up with to many they will send you to a black list and wont receive good surveys.
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douga
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2008 15:51
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Hello.
First post here.
I did some survey sites before and can tell you that most of the guides
are pretty much the same. Finding a good focus group in your area, in my opinion will be better ROI on your time.
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happygal
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# Posted: 16 Oct 2008 15:33
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Yes, focus groups are great. Problem is that usually, if you have done a focus group in one month, just that fact will disqualify you for doing others for the next few months. they really don't want people in the room who do this a lot.
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CashSurveysOnly
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# Posted: 17 Oct 2008 01:41
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Hi Sandra welcome to the forum,
sandra1705: the secret is to only sign up with no more than 40 surveys companies if you sign up with to many they will send you to a black list and wont receive good surveys.
Where did you come up with this information, about only signing up to 40 survey sites and getting blacklisted if you sing up to more?
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happygal
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# Posted: 17 Oct 2008 11:14
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I agree, I don't think that is accurate as I am with hundreds and hundreds of sites and am certainly not blacklisted. Now sometimes you will see a survey that is the same survey hosted by two different sites, I would recommend only taking it once to help them maintain the integrity of their results, but just being with lots of sites isn't an issue.
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mlynn
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# Posted: 17 Oct 2008 17:22
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CashSurveysOnly: sandra1705: the secret is to only sign up with no more than 40 surveys companies if you sign up with to many they will send you to a black list and wont receive good surveys. Where did you come up with this information, about only signing up to 40 survey sites and getting blacklisted if you sing up to more?
I am curious about this too.
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kristan
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# Posted: 25 Oct 2008 07:41
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mlynn: CashSurveysOnly: sandra1705: the secret is to only sign up with no more than 40 surveys companies if you sign up with to many they will send you to a black list and wont receive good surveys.
I've never heard this before and I don't believe it to be true. I'm signed up with hundreds of paid survey sites- one account for my household for each site. I've never been banned or blacklisted from any.
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balancehalth
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2008 11:55
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Kristan, how long does it take to make money with survey?
Thanks
Silvia
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happygal
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2008 14:51
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You definitely have to be patient with surveys and realize that 1) it takes time and 2) there are no guarantees. My first month, I only made $5.
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