Yikes! Time to Update!

Well, looks like it's been a YEAR since I blogged here! (I blog all the time on my saving your hard earned money blogspot blog!). Let's update shall we?
1. Am I still doing surveys? YES!
2. Have I made money? Yes...some. Since November I cashed out $50 with Web Perspectives
$40 with TNS in January 2011.
3.In March I made $20 when I returned my Neilsen scanner.
4.In April I cashed out $20 TNS
5.I took a big break over most of summer
6.In October 2011 I got $10 from Web Perspectives, $10 from Lightspeed In October I won a sweepstake! $25 from Voice of the West! I also received a bottle of salad dressing to try from Kraft.
I am at present taking part in the TNS monthly spending diary, which will pay $11.00 for imputing my spendings for one month. TNS is also sending me another bottle of dressing to test.
So there you have it....hopefully not such a big break in the blog!!!!

Update Web Perspectives, Survey Lion, My survey, Lightspeed

We are down to one working computer, so it's tough to get a blog in!

Here's an update on how it's going! I downloaded this new screen shot program called JING and I'm loving it!

Web Perspectives as you can see I have $47 ready! This has to do with the TV survey I did.

As you can see I have $5 worth of surveys waiting to be done! It's tough to get enough time on the computer when half the family uses it for school!

Here is my TNS, my survey, update. I am presently doing a spending diary survey, where I enter what we spend over a one month period. I did it awhile back and made $10. I will make $10 for this one also. As you can see I am at $16.80.

Lightspeed I'm at 963 points, cash out is 1112 for $10. I have surveys to do....

Survey Lion is a great site. The surveys pay well, but they are few. As you can see I am at $6.

Surveys galore!

Seems the surveys I have been getting are increasing in pay! Yesterday I got a Angus Reid survey for $5! It was interesting, interactive and energy related. I am so thankful I installed the gmail notifier as the number one problem with the Angus Reid surveys are they are full by the time I can do them. So now I am at $8!

TNS sent me a survey for $7.50, it was long, repetitive and not much fun, but I completed it! That should bring me to $8.75, so almost time to cash out again!!

I called in on my Web Perspectives $10 survey today. I am told my less than 5 minute automated phone call will get me $2!

Lightspeed sent me a survey for 150 points, I am at 963 points(1112 is cash out for $10). Again, what I love about lightspeed is that they credit you your points as soon as you finish the survey.
It would be great if I could keep this up and show that anyone could make $300 a month doing surveys, hey? Anyone, make that?

Top Survey Sites for Canadians in my opinion

So far I have been most impressed with the following survey companies:
Web Perspectives- surveys are fairly regular and are usually at least 150 points($1.50)
My Survey or TNS regular surveys and decent pay(I've been paid 500 points for one survey)
Lightspeed pays at least 100 points per survey
Surveyhead I have over $30 pending and surveys are $1 or more and quite regular, though I don't often qualify.
Global Test Market this company usually sends point surveys starting at 35 market points($1.75), I am at 235 market points, it takes 1000 to cash out, but that's $50.
Which companies are your favorite? Making any money? Which ones do you like that I haven't mentioned?

Lightspeed Survey

No sooner did I post about cashing out with Lightspeed and I get this survey for 500 points! I must say Lightspeed and Surveyhead are at the top of my list for great survey sites!Check them out!

Cashed Out! Lightspeed

So, I finally hit my first pay! It was with Lightspeed! 1112 points gave me $10 cash via PayPal. The check out procedure was very easy. I have enjoyed doing Lightspeed Surveys as they are all commercials that you watch and rate. As you can see from the list below, I started on June 11th. Today is July 16th. I have completed 8 surveys. Usually one or more per week. Now, $10 doesn't seem like much, but it's kind of fun to have a say in upcoming commercials.....Are you with Lightspeed? What do you think?

Opinion Survey #25411
150
16/07/2010
Opinion Survey #25351
150
07/07/2010
Opinion Survey #25043
150
30/06/2010
Opinion Survey / Sondage d'Opinion #23117
75
29/06/2010
Opinion Survey #25320
150
29/06/2010
Opinion Survey #25254
150
17/06/2010
Opinion Survey #24961
150
16/06/2010
Opinion Survey #25218
150
11/06/2010

Almost time to cash out!

So, happy news! Looks like I am almost able to cash out from Lightspeed. I need 113 points. Here's a list of the surveys I have done and the points I have received. Sorry about the nasty format...this is how it works out when I copy and paste!

Opinion Survey #25351
150
07/07/2010
Opinion Survey #25043
150
30/06/2010
Opinion Survey / Sondage d'Opinion #23117
75
29/06/2010
Opinion Survey #25320
150
29/06/2010
Opinion Survey #25254
150
17/06/2010
Opinion Survey #24961
150
16/06/2010
Opinion Survey #25218
150
11/06/2010
These surveys have mostly been interesting tv commercial that I watch and then basically am asked if I got what they were trying to get across.
When I cash out it will be via Pay Pal.
Web Perspectives has been another real survey site that has been sending me higher point surveys. I am able to cash out once my points are no longer pending.

Beverages - 209902119
200Points
Consumer Goods - 209907294
300Points
Food - 209902220
300Points
Technology Study - 10000935
200Points
I also did one today worth 300 points, so my total is 1300points.

While writing this I decided to check my balance on Surveyhead and imagine my surprise when there was a $4.25 travel survey that I actually qualified for! My balance is now $22.35 and cash out is at $25.00!
Description
Transaction #
Transaction Date
Reward Amount
Status
New Survey
QG# 37366
07/07/10
$4.25 ($4.00 USD)
Pending
World View
P# 85
06/07/10
$0.24 ($0.20 USD)
Earned
Video Game
P# 86
06/07/10
$0.24 ($0.20 USD)
Earned
Surveyhead Panel Satisfaction Survey
P# 167
06/07/10
$0.20 ($0.20 USD)
Earned
Health & Wellness - New & Improved!
P# 172
02/07/10
$0.53 ($0.50 USD)
Earned
Entertainment and Leisure
P# 116
22/06/10
$0.21 ($0.20 USD)
Earned
Automotive - Canada
P# 104
22/06/10
$0.23 ($0.20 USD)
Earned
We Want Your Opinion!
QG# 35751
18/06/10
$2.06 ($2.00 USD)
Earned
Travel
P# 92
15/06/10
$0.24 ($0.20 USD)
Earned
Technology
P# 120
15/06/10
$0.21 ($0.20 USD)
Earned
Beverage
P# 109
15/06/10
$0.23 ($0.20 USD)
Earned
New Entertainment Survey!
QG# 33524
07/06/10
$4.28 ($4.00 USD)
Earned
A Fun Survey for Your Kids!
QG# 34471
06/06/10
$2.08 ($2.00 USD)
Earned
A Fun Survey for Your Kids!
QG# 34470
06/06/10
$2.08 ($2.00 USD)
Earned
Registration
--N/A--
31/05/10
$5.27 ($5.00 USD)
Earned

So, I have been at this for about 3 weeks. Some sites not as long. I am surprised that I am almost able to cash out soon. I have to say that the amount I put in just getting started and doing the beginning flurry of surveys is way more than the time I need to keep things going now. Today was the most I have done in awhile! Now, this is just a tiny part of all the companies I have joined. I have earnings in lots...I will keep you posted as I get ready to cash out.
What about you? Are you surveying yet? Is it working out for you? Let me know, I'm interested in knowing....

Hanging in there pays off

I have told you earlier that I joined My Surveys or TNS . I was at 35 points and yesterday I got an interesting commercial survey worth 200 points($2)!
I also received a survey from Canada Talk Now and received 15 points for it.
I have become quite efficient at scrolling through my inbox, deleting all the junk and looking at the surveys offered. It is important to determine which are most worth your time and do those first. Now that I understand a bit more about the different companies I can figure out quickly which ones to take. I am not sure if time zones have anything to do with things, but I do notice that even when I respond as soon as I get the invitation, it is sometimes already full. I was offered a survey with Tulna, Survey Savvy(got an entry to the monthly draw), Survey Club and Research by Net but did not qualify. Research by Net gave me 10 points anyways.
I joined Survey Lion and Voice of the West. I am quite excited about Voice of the West as it is Canadian and British Columbia specific. Voice of the West is an Ispos Reid affiliate. I don't have much information to share yet, but I'll keep you posted.(I hear they do in person surveys that pay really well!)
I am quite happy with Lightspeed! There surveys are interesting, lots of commercial rating surveys, and I seem to qualify for most. They credited your points immediately and I now have 450 points. It seems like it won't be long for me to reach payout!
Payout for cash(they also do gift cards)is as follows. 1107 points = $10 PAYPAL
1660points =$15
2214points =$20
2767points =$25
3320points =$30

Today's Update

Today I had 25 emails!

One a survey from Web Perspectives. 5 minutes long. About beverages. took about 2 minutes max. Reward 5 sweepstakes entries for $1000.
Survey Club sent me a survey worth $1. I completed it in about 25 minutes. Then sent me another one, I couldn't do it as it was full. My balance at survey club is $1.10. They pay out as follows:
Payoneer - Prepaid Debit MasterCard
Earn $10 to redeem!
Amazon.ca® - $10 Canadian Gift Certificate
Earn $10 to redeem!
Snap Dollars sent me an ad to click on and I would get paid a small amount to look at it. Turns out it was 1 cent.
Inbox dollars sent me a link to click on which meant I got 2 entries into a draw.
Global Opinion Panels sent me a survey.Points: Earn up to 300 reward points, plus an entry into our monthly sweepstakes (with 15 prizes totaling $1,950).
Time: About 10 minutes. I did not qualify. But for doing a few questions I got 100 points and an entry in a draw to win 1 of 55 prizes.
Survey Pay Jobs is international Incomes where you have to pay to do surveys.
Harris Poll Online sent me a survey which took me 19 minutes to complete. This is what they said about the survey.As a valued member of our panel, you may receive a few survey invitations each month. With each survey you complete, you will have the opportunity to enter our HIstakes sweepstakes for approximately $12,000 CAD, view highlights of our survey results,and earn HIpoints that you can redeem for prizes.
In addition, we will reward you with bonus HIpoints after you complete your 3rd survey with us!
Toluna sent me a survey I did not qualify for, but I was rerouted to another survey. I did it it took about 10 minutes then this message came up.Thank you for participating in our survey today. Unfortunately, your profile does not correspond to the one we are looking for in this study. As a token of our appreciation, we will award you with one entry to our new monthly cash sweepstakes, with three lucky winners of $2,500, $1,000, and $500, plus two prizes of $250! Most survey rewards, including drawing entries, will be credited to your account within 14 days. Please allow up to 6 weeks for your account to be credited.
I went on the Toluna website and did a bunch of opinion polls. I am at 11,259 points.
Opinion Outpost sent me a survey.OPINION POINTS POSSIBLE: 25 Opinion Points! I did not qualify, but was entered in a $750 draw.
Web Perspectives sent me a survey that took me 11 minutes to complete. I was rewarded with this.
Thank you for taking part! Your Web Perspectives account will be credited within the next few days! You have also been entered into our monthly draw for 5 chances at $1,000.
Lightspeed sent me a survey. Time: 30 minutes Lightspeed Points: 150 I took it and after 15 minutes of watching a tv commercial and answering questions I received 150 points.