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If you are new to paid surveys, please follow my step by step instructions to get on a quick and good start.

1. Remember do NOT pay anyone to do paid online surveys whatsoever. It is always FREE to do paid surveys and get paid. Legitimate paid survey and market research companies do NOT charge you - they pay YOU for YOUR opinion.

2. Set up a dedicated email account. You will get lot of emails and you need a separated email address for survey invitation emails. Note: you'll need to turn OFF your spam filter or set the spam filter option to "do not delete emails in spam folder immediately" -- otherwise you might miss survey emails.

3. You might want to open a free Paypal account . Many of survey sites offer their payment via Paypal. It's free to send money, and free to accept payment if you have a basic account (a low transaction fee apply for Premier and Business Accounts to receive money), and it is usually faster than check payment.

4. Sign up with all the legitimate paid survey companies on my paid survey list. Those paid survey companies are FREE to join and have strict privacy policies (You will not get spammed).

Please note: It's important you take time to sign up with ALL the legitimate survey sites you can find. The reason is very simple - the more survey sites you sign up with, the more surveys you get.

5. Tips on avoiding scams:

a. If you come cross a survey site, be sure to check their privacy policy. If you are not happy with the privacy policy or they don't have a privacy policy, stay away from them;

b. Be aware the difference between paid surveys sites and get paid sign up offer sites. The later sometimes say they are survey sites, in fact their "main business" is paid offers. They are the sites you get paid for signing up offers, and sometimes you need to pay or provide credit card information while sign up non free offers.

c.  Stay away from the websites (paid or free) promoting known scam or spam - usually those sites claim they have a list of 300+, 400+ or even 500+ paid survey sites, (the reality is there are NOT 300 survey sites that pay!) They are just promoting anything they can find for commissions, no matter its scam or spam and can’t be trusted.

6. Tips on doing surveys:

a. Be honest with your personal profile information when sign up with survey companies;

b. Response survey invitations quickly. Most surveys have quota and some fill fast, especially high paying/easy to qualify surveys.

7. Tips on getting paid:

Make sure keep the invitation emails for the surveys that you qualify and completed, especially those online interactive surveys/focus group. You want to have prove for your participation when there is a problem.

8. Be patient.

This is very important for survey beginners. It takes a while to get paid since most survey sites have minimum payout requirement and it takes time for them to process payment. Also it takes a while to receive more surveys. For me, I didn’t receive any cash or other rewards during the first month, I had some points or others but not enough to cash out, and the money didn’t start coming in until the end of second month. It is also after two months, I started to receive and qualify for more surveys, including those "high-end" surveys such as interactive online surveys and focus groups.

9. Subscribe my newsletter/register a free account and come back visit frequently.

Because I update this site almost every day - add new paid survey sites, post paid survey/focus groups opportunities (on the message board), new articles (advice and tips), and other new fresh information. I also send newsletters to my newsletter subscribers and registered users about new survey site information before publish it on my site if the information is time sensitive

Doing paid surveys did not make me rich, but I enjoy it. With the survey money I made, last year I bought a brand new laptop computer for myself! I also bought toys, DVDs, books, gifts and other stuff for my kids, husband and family. Paid survey certainly is an easy and fun way to make extra spending cash, and it worth my time!

For more paid surveys tips, please visit following thread on the message board:

Paid Survey Tips

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 May 2011 21:08
 

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#72 paid Survey — Sharona Smith 2012-01-22 21:04
when do i get my cash back
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#71 good luck for everyone — Zhao Blake 2011-05-27 05:47
:lol:
new day, new start, new things, new mind, new life, I believe you will have a wonderful life.
Good luck for everyone.
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#70 mlynn 2010-10-28 13:40
Hi Mary - I think I know the sites you are talking about - I am not against you (or anyone) to do those but I would suggest you be careful. Personally I wouldn't sign up. Those "tasks" are pretty much paid offers and maybe some low paying "daily surveys". If you want to make extra money with paid surveys I suggest you sign up with all the real legitimate market research companies on my list, I think that way you get better return of your time. Just my 2cents. :-)
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#69 re: need some help please — Mary 2010-10-27 16:29
I hope I am doing this right, here is a job or they are Tasks pays good any where from cents to $1.00 -$2.00 & more, $1.00 for signup, $1.00 for referrals, their maybe a time limit on someyou can go in & see what the job or Task is ,How much it pays, the time limit it has, & if you decide you want to do the job or task, you click on I Accept this job, if you dont want to do it you just click on Not interested in this Job,I have not done enough to get paid yet, but we have nothing to loose by trying it, & it beats doing just surveys making 1/2 cent or less, here is my link for you to go & take a look, & maybe you would signup under me, You can also click on facebook & or Twitter for more info, Thank You Mary
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#68 blooging !! Confused — Mary 2009-12-14 16:22
HI !!, I have a problem, I signedup on Weebly for a free website, but would rather have a blof, But it says only minutes to build, But hey!! I am 61 & nothing is easy when it comes to all this, I been trying for Days to figure out how to use their site, but I just cant get it I sell books on Amazon I wanted to put some on my own blog or webpage but it is confusing to me, Does anyone have any advice, Weebly put out a advertisement to build 200 websites free & ask for Voulnteers but by the time I got their they already gave away them all, I am looking for some one that could call me & I would pay for the phone call, if anyone would call me & maybe help me do it over the phone I live on a fixed income of $600.00 a month, So I cant pay to have one built, I am not decided if I want to sell my books or find someones product to sell, Thank U, Mary
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#67 need some help please — felicia 2009-11-19 03:05
im new at this and i am trying to find a way to make money online for free so i dont have to pay anything please help me
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#66 re: paid surveys — mlynn 2009-09-15 23:59
Hi Robert, please check out FREE Paid Survey Lists (link on the left under "main menu") where I have listed all the legitimate paid survey sites I found over the years and worth joining!
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#65 paid surveys — ROBERT 2009-09-10 23:51
Please tell me what are the best paid survey sites that I should join to make the most money for my opinions!
THANK YOU!
Yours Truly,
Robert
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#64 paid surveys — ROBERT 2009-09-10 23:46
I would like to know or maybe you could tell me what are the best paid survey sites to join, so I could make the most money for expressing my opinions!
thank you!
yours truly,
Robert
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#63 mlynn 2009-08-09 21:25
Thank you all for your kind and encouraging comments! I really appreciate it. :cheer: :P
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#62 Thank you.. — Sandy 2009-08-09 13:57
I just wanted to say Thank You for all the hard work you put in. This was so much information and it really helped. Love your site. Thanks Sandy
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#61 THANK YOU... — TALLEN1158 2009-08-07 19:07
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE TIME TO PROVIDE THIS INFO FOR BEGINNERS LIKE ME. THIS IS SUCH A HUGE HELP. I THINK I SHOULD SPLIT MY FIRST SURVEY PAYS WITH YOU. AFTER ALL I COULD NOT BE SUCCESSFUL SO EASILY WITHOUT YOUR HAVING PAVED THE WAY. THANK YOU, t
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#60 karen 2009-08-06 21:45
Thank you so much for the information for beginers. I was wondering how long it took to start making some money. Two months, now I know.
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#59 Thank you!!! — Jo-Ann 2009-07-15 09:05
:cheer:
Thank you very much for making all these.
I am trying to make an extra income in whatever way I can. I need to set my life straight. I'm already 35y/o and I haven't proven anything yet. Nor acquire any real property. And the main reason why I need to save a lot is that I need to get my 2 children from my inlaws. And if I can do a lot of extra income, I will. Thanks!
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#58 Ms — Betty 2009-05-24 20:19
Hello Mei,
I want to thank you much for the help you have provided me so far.
I would like to learn about BLOGGING and WRITING as well. Where do I go for that? You mentioned those.
Thanks,
Betty
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#57 Betty Sodders 2009-05-19 15:44
Hello
I read some of your emails to other folks regarding FOCUS GROUPS.
Is there any of them conducted by email or are they all face to face?
Sincerely,
Betty
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#56 Betty Sodders 2009-05-14 10:58
Hello,
I'm sorry but I don't know what PM means.
About a week or so ago I set up a new email account with GMAIL just for this SURVEYS business. Today i can't log in.
Has this ever happened to you and if so, how did you solve the problem?
Betty
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#55 re: ???? — mlynn 2009-05-13 12:52
I appreciate it Betty. Could you send me a PM so I know where to send you my info. ;-)
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#54 ???? — Betty Sodders 2009-05-12 18:37
Hello,
I've been busy. Some of these companies ask me for the name, email address of the person who referred me. Do you want to send me your info? Please let me know, yes or no.
Thanks,
Betty
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#53 re: ????? — mlynn 2009-05-08 20:40
Hi Betty,

Cookie is a small piece of information websites you visited stored on your computer. There is NO cost involved and generally no harm.

Regarding password - I know if you sign up 100+ survey sites that's a lot to remember. There are couple of ways for this: sometimes you will see a "remember my password" check next to the login button, if you check that button, the website will remember your password and next time you will login automatically. Another way is there is a program called Roboform (www.roboform.com/php/land.php?affid=mlynn&frm=frame1) - the program can manager all your password so you can log in automatically. It cost I think $29.95 pro version.
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#52 ????? — Betty Sodders 2009-05-08 18:24
I'm starting to work on mine now. This brought up 2 questions.
1. I read to policy which mentiond that i would be required to use COOKIES. WHAT IS COOKIES AND IS THERE A COST?
2.Password. If i go up to 100's where will I create that many passwords/ can this get confussing?
Thanks for your help.
Betty
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#51 mlynn 2009-05-08 16:17
Hi Betty,

Goes to Here: FREE US Paid Survey List (http://mysurvey123.com/index.php/Free-Paid-Surveys-List/United-States-Free-Paid-Surveys-List.html), and sign up with All (or as many as you can) paid survey sites on this list (use your new email address when asked for). Those are legit paid survey sites I found over the years that pay! :-)

Reason for turning off spam is sometimes survey email could get kicked in the spam folder. This doesn't happen often, just sometimes. I check my spam folder everyday and delete spam emails manually so I don't miss surveys. ;-)
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#50 ????? — Betty Sodders 2009-05-08 15:00
I am ready to get started. i have a new email address. Why should I turn off spam filter as you suggested?
Where do i go to get started?
Thanks,
Betty
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#49 re: what???? — mlynn 2009-05-07 16:59
Hi Betty, NO it is NOT required to have a website.
Do you need to get a new email address - not required, but recommended.
How to turn of spam filter - check "options" or "preference" within the email program. ;-)
Welcome and good luck!
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#48 what???? — Betty 2009-05-07 16:23
I am not signed up yet. I want too.
Is it required to have a website? I don't have one. Do i need to get a new email address?
How do i turn off spam filter?
Thanks,
Betty
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#47 Shashi 2009-04-08 21:30
Your websie is very helpful & weel guidance for new user
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#46 re: — Mei 2009-03-06 15:52
Quoting robert:
what's a Focus Group - how does it differ from paid surveys (are they better) and how does one find them?

Hi Robert,

Focus group is a group of people (usually 8 - 10) participating in an interactive discussion lead by a professional moderator and giving opinion on certain product or service etc. It's similar to paid surveys, but it's much higher paying.

To find focus groups, just sign up with the paid survey or market research companies on United States Paid Survey List (http://mysurvey123.com/index.php/Free-Paid-Surveys-List/United-States-Free-Paid-Surveys-List.html) (assuming you live in US?) when market research companies have focus group opportunities, they might send you emails.
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#45 Guest 2009-03-06 12:25
I hope this works.
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#44 robert 2009-03-05 23:15
what's a Focus Group - how does it differ from paid surveys (are they better) and how does one find them?
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#43 secondary email — Patricia 2009-03-02 21:54
Quoting Mei:
Hi Jackie, I am not sure I understand your question. Are you saying some survey site ask you give them second email address? :-?:


Secondary email: You need to create another email with different address for your business with paid survey only.

It is easier to find it from secondary email.

I would encourage you to read instruction again or call live during business hours (central standard time - CST).

Patricia
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#42 re: want to do surveys and get something in return — Mei 2009-02-24 15:56
Hi Jackie, I am not sure I understand your question. Are you saying some survey site ask you give them second email address? :-?:
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#41 want to do surveys and get something in return — Jacki Lewis 2009-02-24 15:54
I am a little confused about some of the surveys I have registered with.
What is, and how do I give a second E-mail address? Jacki
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#40 re: Looking for surveys — Mei 2009-02-21 11:44
Hi Nancy,

Not sure which site you are talking about? Anyway, all the legitimate paid survey sites are listed on the US Free Paid Survey List (http://mysurvey123.com/index.php/Free-Paid-Surveys-List/United-States-Free-Paid-Surveys-List.html)(assuming you live in US?) - they are all legit, free to join and pay. Please sign up with those sites.
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#39 Looking for surveys — Nancy Chipman 2009-02-20 15:08
I am looking to make some money answering surveys. If this is still a good site for that please send me information.... Thank You...
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#38 Mei 2009-02-19 14:12
Hi Mara,

Please sign up with ALL the paid survey companies on the US Paid Survey List (http://mysurvey123.com/index.php/Free-Paid-Surveys-List/United-States-Free-Paid-Surveys-List.html) (assuming you live in US)..The survey companies on the list might send you invite if they have focus groups opportunities.
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#37 Broker — mara perry 2009-02-19 11:45
I would like to sign up and do focus groups.
If this is possible, could you please tell me how to do this.

Thank you,
Mara Perry
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#36 Guest 2009-02-18 14:24
I am interested in getting paid for surveys. Found you in AARP Mag, my email: margheritaswick @aol.com Thanks, Marge Swick
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#35 re: joining the survey — mei 2009-02-17 01:19
Hi Joyce, which country are you from? Please check the "Free Paid Survey Lists" and choose the list for your country, and sign up with the survey sites on the list.

Hope it helps, please feel free to let me know if you have more questions.
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#34 joining the survey — Joyce D. Varon 2009-02-16 21:39
Hellow! A firend of mine from the US send this link to me and i was very interested to join. Hope i can join u.

Joyce
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#33 kat aston 2009-02-10 23:06
i am interested in your ad in aarp magazine about getting paid to give my opinion...my email is kat2aston@yahoo .com
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#32 Ecj 2009-02-10 16:16
Your site is just what I'm looking for! It was listed in the March/April AARP mag! I've been thing of doing this for some years now. thanks for the info. :-)
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#31 Donna 2009-01-31 22:57
I like to know if any one can make any money. :cry:
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#30 minne 2009-01-21 11:44
Hello,

I am minne here, while i am brosing the internet i got your site, and it is very much helpful to me, which you have given some article about paid surveys.

My email id: minnegrace@yaho o.in

regards,
minne
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#29 Malcolm Clay 2009-01-09 16:34
Nice to find you. I've had good experiences so far TG, inc. live inter-active on-line survey which was fun (as well as lucrative). Something which some guys seem to miss is that it can be interesting! Not to mention you can 'slag off' people who's products /services disappoint.
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#28 Mei 2008-11-18 17:00
Hi Vedavath,

There are a few good survey sites accept members world wide like Global Test Market, SurveySavvy, ACOP etc.. Check out the International Paid Survey Lists for more info...

Besides surveys, many PTR (Paid To Read) programs accept international members as well.

Regarding data entry, there are lot of scams out there, and real data entry job is very hard to come by.

I would suggest you take a look a blogging and freelance writing jobs..

I will be writing about blogging and freelance writing on my blog soon, or you could do some research on this yourself...

Good luck to you..feel free to ask questions and start a discussion at the forum.
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#27 Vedavathi 2008-11-18 06:05
Thak you somuch.Its great to read all your suggestions.But still I got some doubts about this oneline surveys.I am an indian woman.can you suggest some reliable websites for data entry works from home.I already mailed to you indetailed about my position.
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#26 Mei 2008-11-16 22:57
Hi martha,

There are a few sites that accept members worldwide, such as global test market, survey savvy, acop.. they are all listed in the International Paid Survey List here on this site.

I am not sure how many surveys you can get though, probably not as many as the folks live in US Canada etc..

I also suggest you take a look at the PTR (Paid To Read Email programs)..

Good luck!
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#25 martha 2008-11-16 15:03
Hello,
My name is Martha and i live in Cyprus.I have searched your site and i want to be registered with some free paid surveys but i dont know if they work at my country.Which of them are suitable?Shall i try the international surveys?Which of them are legitimate?
Please help..
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#24 Irvi 2008-09-11 03:26
Ty for the info Mei
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#23 Mei 2008-09-10 20:23
Hi irvi,

Please check the Free Paid Survey Lists - all survey sites on the lists are legitimate. :-).
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#22 irvi 2008-09-08 20:02
Can somebody tell me any Paid Survey Sites that pay via PayPal, beacuse mostly of the sites that i have seen pay with cecks but they are not available for my country.
TY in advance :-)
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#21 Mei 2008-08-20 21:03
Hi Aoshi,

You are welcome, glad you find this site helpful. :-) Welcome!
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#20 Aoshi Shinimori 2008-08-19 12:32
Thank You Very much... This really help me as a begginer...
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#19 Mei 2008-08-06 15:31
Hi Dc,

How long have you been doing surveys? Are you just started?

What I can suggest is:

1. Sign up with all the survey sites on my Survey List, not just a few.

2. Fill out profile surveys;

3. Be patient and give it some time.

Also read the "Paid Survey Tips" thread in the forum.

I didn't make any money my first month doing surveys, so I understand your situation..Give it more time and see how it goes.

Good luck!
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#18 Dc 2008-08-06 12:43
Quick question about the surveys. Ive been trying quite a few but I am constantly turned down for not "qualifying" for the surveys. Im trying to make some extra money but i seem to spend 2-4 hours a day without being able to fill out a single survey for any money... its getting really frusterating. Any help with this would be great
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#17 Mei 2008-08-05 16:30
Hi Jb,

You are welcome. I am glad you find this site helpful.
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#16 jb 2008-08-04 22:31
Thanks for all your advice. I'm new at this, and here in Mexico, this is not heard of. Its great to read all your suggestions.
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#15 Mei 2008-07-21 23:39
You are welcome Angela.

I am glad it was helpful. Yeah, I was totally fed up with the scams everywhere, and finally decide to built this site and I am happy to see it helps!
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#14 Mei 2008-07-21 23:35
Hi Minh,
Thanks for the kind comment!

Best regards,
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#13 Mei 2008-07-21 23:24
Hi Mahmuda,

I am glad to hear that and you are welcome! :D

Best regards,
Mei
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#12 Mei 2008-06-11 21:18
Hi suprabha,

You are welcome! :D

And thanks!
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#11 suprabha 2008-06-11 12:52
don;t have words to thank you
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#10 Mei 2008-05-09 15:57
Hi Nancy,

I am glad it helps! Thanks for the comment!
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#9 Nancy 2008-05-09 01:36
Hi mei! you really made my day. This is really what i need thank you for the tips and honest advice. God Bless!
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#8 Mei 2008-04-04 12:55
Hi Rebeca,

You are welcome and thank you for the comment! I am so glad you like this site and find it helpful!

Cheers,
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#7 Rebeca 2008-04-03 23:43
The info you posted was VERY HELPFUL. Thank you!
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#6 Rebeca 2008-04-03 23:30
THANK YOU!!
I am so glad I "stumbled" over this website. :zzz
I have tried a few sites with hopes they were not scams. found some 2 good ones that you also mentioned in the list but also found some BAD, ones. I will try right now to delete my account from them and spam their e-mails.
I appreciate you so much doing this research for so many of us out there who want to make some extra money but don't know which sites to choose. You had what i was looking for. Thank you for your honest opinion! :-) I am grateful to have found this site when i did!!
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#5 Mei 2008-03-29 03:21
Hi alejandra,

You are welcome and thanks for the comment!
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#4 alejandra 2008-03-29 03:11
thanks, this website help me a lot, so now i know that im not going to waits my time :D
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#3 Mahmuda 2007-10-30 07:40
Hi surfing your site today has safe me from jumping into a well of deadly scammers. thanks alot
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#2 Minh 2007-09-27 23:53
Your website is really an honest site and I trust in your advices. Thank you for your good information. I will use your sugessted list to do survey.
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#1 Angela 2007-07-11 13:39
Thanks, this was very helpful. Your postings saved me a lot of time and unnecessary aggravation with all those scam sites. I appreciate that
you shared the results of your efforts with others.
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