Just wondering has anybody else received a sweepstakes only survey from Pinecone lately? I got one a couple of days ago. I was like hmmm, this is a surprise! After thinking about it for a while, I decided to take the survey. It was short survey though.

I am also wondering why are they doing this? Are they "testing" members to see how many would respond or are they weeding old members?

I have signed up with Pinecone and emailed them. Is it possible that they just don't want me to be a member of their panel? I thought I'd signed up a while ago, but I have never received a survey from them, and I spontaneously tried to sign up with them this week with no problem. Anyway, they haven't contacted me since with a confirmation email with my account info or anything. Why are they M.I.A. when it comes to contact with me?

I honestly don't know the answer islandonthemoon. Are you the primary grocery shopper in your household? I am asking because most of their surveys seem are related to everyday household food and products. Also have you checked your spam folder?

I know Pinecone is a good survey site, but since the payout drops to only $3.00 per survey for new members, it is not as attractive as it used to be. It really won't affect your overall survey earnings that much, considering members only get average 1-2 surveys/month.

Dang, I didn't even think about the spam folder, Mei! I'll try that. As for the survey frequency, that's okay, I take every opportunity I can and it really adds up. Hopefully I have something in the spam, or get an inbox message soon. Thanks!

Hmm, pretty soon everyone just going to earn $3.00 for each survey, plus sweepstakes for "household" questions, even you are the "early" members of Pinecone.

Just got an email from Pinecone Research asking me if I opt to join the new "Cash Plus panel" (I think that's the name), which will pay $3.00 for each survey, and a entry for household surveys. I said yes, since basically that's the only choice if you want to continue to received surveys from Pinecone.

thats too bad Mei, maybe Pinecone has to lower their prices because of competition?