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Described below are various legitimate free sites that reward individuals for their opinions and time.

A Jumbled Mix of Success and Scams 

Here's what you need to know.

Anybody who's anybody has been confronted by dozens of schemes that allow you to make loads of money by doing virtually nothing.

If you don't know it already, the majority of people who promise to make you a millionaire in a week are scamming like crazy. Most of the programs they offer are illegal in some way, and they will just take your money. **NEVER EVER pay to join a 'survey' company!!!** So you have two options. You could make up some scheme like they do and risk pounding out license plates at the state pen.

On the other hand, you could try out a free site that pays you small amounts of cash or rewards you points that can be converted into cash, gift certificates, or sweepstakes entries.

Newest Additions 

Recently added free survey sites.

PineCone Research
This has easily become my favorite survey site. While I am wary of sharing the details (because it could get me 'fired' by PineCone), trust me when I say this is a great site.
However, registering isn't as easy as we would all like it to be. You have to search around and find the PineCone banner ad in order to sign up.
Happy searching!
Brand Institute
Rewards: Cash. No minimum payout.
FocusLine
Rewards: Cash upon completion of online surveys and focus groups.
There is no minimum payout, and all studies are conducted online. You must be at least 13 yrs old to register. International individuals are accepted.
Keynote
Rewards: Cash and gift cards. No minimum payout.

*Please note: The link will lead you to the Staples Feedback Forum. However, signing up will automatically register you for Keynote. Internet Explorer is required to access Keynote studies and profile surveys.
spiderMetrix
This Australian-based survey site may seem a bit strange to most people, but it's very similar to most other points-based survey sites out there.

Rewards: Earn points by completing profile and weekly questionnaires. Points may be redeemed for vouchers, cash, gifts, and charitable donations.
TestSpin.
This company offers paid surveys that vary in value (usually $1-10). They pay out in $10 Amazon gift certificates that are instantly emailed to you. TestSpin is also pretty quick about crediting your account with completed surveys.

Survey Sites 

These sites require registration (which is free) and completion of surveys to be eligible for rewards.

Survey Spot
This is my favorite one of them all. I've already made over $70 in the past two months. Rewards: Sweepstakes entries and cash ranging between $3 and $20 each. $5 minimum payout.
Greenfield Online
This site is very similar to Survey Spot and just as good. Rewards: Sweepstakes entries and cash. They also offer interactive surveys that pay around $25 each. No minimum for payout.
Focus Forward Online
Rewards: Cash for completed surveys and online focus groups. Earn $2 for each referral who completes at least one survey.
E-Poll
Rewards: Entries into monthly prize drawings and points redeemable for gift certificates and prizes.
Esearch
Rewards: Cash and sweepstakes entries. Pay-out upon completion of cash surveys. Paypal account required.
Global Opinion Panels
Rewards: Sweepstakes entries. Longer surveys may reward cash or other prizes.
Ipsos i-Say
Rewards: Sweepstakes entries and prizes.
Lightspeed Panel
Rewards: Points to be redeemed for gift certificates, including Paypal deposits.
MySurvey
Rewards: Sweepstakes entries and points redeemable for cash and prizes. Earn 150 points for each referral.
Nielson//NetRatings
Rewards: Entries into quarterly prize drawings. Refer others to earn additional entries.
NPD Online Research
Rewards: Sweepstakes entries. Earn more entries by referring others.
Permission Research
Rewards: Points to be redeemed for gift certificates and prizes. Get 50 points for each referral.
Socratic Forum
Rewards: Cash pay-outs. $5 minimum pay-out.
Surveys.com
Rewards: Sweepstakes entries.
SurveySavvy
Rewards: Cash and entries into monthly cash giveaways.
Your2Cents
Rewards: Cash and sweepstakes entries. Minimum $5 pay-out. Earn cash bonuses by completing profile surveys.

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Alternative Sites. 

The sites listed here are primarily not survey sites. Check out the details of each site for specifics on how to get rewarded. As with all sites listed on this page, they are free to join.

Inbox Dollars
Deal: Read emails, shop, play games, and complete surveys and offers.
Perks: $5 sign-bonus. $5 for every referral and a percentage of their paid emails.
Payout: $30
MyPoints
Deal: Earn points to shop, play games, complete polls, and read email.
Perks: Points are redeemable for gift certificates or charity donations. Refer others to earn more points.
Payout: When you get enough to get the reward you want.
RewardTV
Deal: Earn points by taking short quizzes on the TV shows you watch.
Perks: You can earn additional points by taking part in bonus quizzes and surveys. Refer others and earn 2500 bonus points.
Payout: Points can be redeemed for sweepstakes entries, gift certificates, prizes, and auctions for CDs, DVDs, etc.

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larry edwards

i want to warn pple of survey spot.They have my account locked out

Posted August 05, 2007

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to find new ways to earn an extra dollar. I am a member of EVERY survey
panel that I list here, and I can assure you that all of these sites
are legitimate and not scams! Have fun!

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