Market Research Surveys

I’m sure, in fact I know, I’m not the only person who has seen those Internet adverts: “I got up this morning, filled in a ten minute questionnaire at my PC and made £10. And I was still in my pyjamas!” Too good to be true? Of course. I signed up to a few of the market research panels, mainly because I was curious, like being asked my opinion and thought I may make a few bob from it. Initially, I was getting samples through the door as well so I got some free, ‘cutting edge’ shampoos and conditioners to comment on, but your novelty to the market research companies soon wears off. After two years and nine months I have finally unsubscribed from my last panel. In that time I have made the princely sum of £108.64 in cash/vouchers.(For how many hours ‘work’?) This excludes the NFO gift voucher that was no longer valid which I didn’t actually try to use myself. I gave it to my other half to spend in Haldfords. Oops! It also excludes the 3618 points I’ve so far accumulated in my Nectar account with the intention of buying a Debenhams’ voucher. Unfortunately, Debenhams have since opted out of the scheme so I’m a little stuck as to what to spend this grand sum on. It also excludes the 54 MediaTransfer points that I gave up as I couldn’t face the thought of doing another X amount of surveys to reach the magic 100 points.

So in conclusion, sign up to these panels if you like surfing the Internet and enjoy giving your opinion on all matters of subjects. Don’t bother if you want to make a fortune!