I know, I know…we’ve all seen about a hundred too many “Get paid to take surveys!!!!!” ads to ever take them seriously. However, some legitimate market research companies really do reward you for answering their questionnaires. One of these businesses is Harris Poll Online (HPO), of which I have been a satisfied member for some time now.
HPO doesn’t promise you’ll make thousands of dollars a month filling out surveys—which is good, because you won’t. You will, however, accumulate points which can be redeemed for various prizes. Most of the prizes are unspectacular. However, HPO does offer $5 gift cards to various stores and restaurants for only 800 points. I say “only” because most surveys are worth 50-200 points, and can be completed in less than twenty minutes.
I realize that, at first glance, this offer doesn’t seem all that worthwhile. But keep in mind the fact that the surveys are fairly enjoyable to fill out; can be done while watching TV, listening to music, or chatting on the phone; and serve an actual purpose (the next time you see statistics in a news article, look at the fine print—there’s a good chance Harris was the polling company!). Plus, for every survey you complete, Harris will enter your name into a drawing for a sizeable cash prize.
I realize this program isn’t for everyone. However, I enjoy getting a Barnes and Noble gift card in the mail every now and then, in exchange for answering a few easy (and occasionally interesting) surveys each month. And I certainly wouldn’t mind winning a drawing for $1000 some time! If this sounds like something you would find enjoyable, I strongly encourage you to sign up here. You won’t get rich, but you will earn some nice rewards without working all that hard.
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Zoom Panel, My Survey.com are two other good ones. I've earned a new kitchen knife and a $50 gift card to Target on zoom panel. At my survey I have $10 now, and plan to wait for $20 to cash out. There is one more with Marie Brighton, but can't remember the name. I earned $20 there for one survey and am waiting to have enough points to cash out. Plus they are fun.
Also, pinecone research. They aren't always accepting new applicants, but if you ever run across a banner advertisement, jump on it! They pay $5 for each survey & often have product samples for you to try if you qualify. I've been a member for years & they really do pay.....right away even. :) I won't pass up a $5 check here & there.
I took my first HPO survey this week based on the information from your post. It was fun and took very little time to complete and I earned points toward a reward. Thanks for the great suggestion!
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