Update: Wow, that was quick. It looks like they’ve already reached their target number of signups. I’ll let you know if I see them open the application again!
Surveys sites offer a great way to earn a little extra pocket cash, and Pinecone Research is one of the best companies around. I just got word that they’re accepting applications again!
They pay $3 per completed survey via PayPal and occasionally will mail out products for panelists to test. I’ve always found them to be pleasant and responsive to work with, and they pay very quickly.
Pinecone is a pretty exclusive site, and it’s not often that they open up their membership registration, so I’d recommend applying now if this sounds like something you’d be interested in!
Lizz
I have been with Pincone about a month and love it! I have already received three $3 checks and 2 products to try and than review. I’m going to recommend this one to my mom! Thanks, Tara!
amber bustanoby @ Coupon Connections NW
i signed up a few weeks ago, but have yet to get an email confirming anything
letty
I signed up the last time around and I already received a3.00 check for a survey I did.woohoo! Hope I get more surveys.
lori
I never confirmed it the last time around. I just confirmed & answered the personal questions. Why not give it a try, right?
One thing I was wondering, do you have to have a paypal account or is a check mailed to you for each survey?
rachelle
how long does it take for them to send a check? i just completed a survey and saw that my account has been credited the $3.
Maxine
I just signed up, but it said I would receive an e-mail soon if I qualified. I wonder what you need to “qualify?”
amber bustanoby @ Coupon Connections NW
that is what it said for me too
barb
Yah! I just got in, thanks! You know I had been with them for years & stopped getting emails. I had asked & they said they had removed me for not doing surveys & I’d have to rejoin. Anyway, I’m back in again!
Brigitte
Lori they can either pay by paypal or a check can be mailed. You choose which you want.
S
I got accepted last week and just did my first survey last night. I’m pleased so far. I was wondering how often they send you surveys?
Jecca B.
I signed up the last time this was posted, took my first survey Friday night and just got a check today!
Thanks so much for everything you share, it has thoroughly enhanced my life!!! :D
Kristie
I signed up one of the last few times you posted about this. I’ve only got to take one survey so far but the check just showed up today! What a nice surprise!
Thanks for sharing this Tara!
Jill
I signed up a couple of weeks ago, did my first survey and got my first check today. Super easy and fun. Plus the company is really nice to work with.
SA
$3 does not seem a lot for a survey not sure why they are so exclusive,but I managed to get in this time.lets see what kind of surveys I get.
Emily
I got accepted last time too (last week sometime, I think). I got my email confirmation, and filled out the additional information so they would know what surveys to send me, but I haven’t gotten any surveys yet. Bummer. I’m excited to get started.
Mubina
Great survey site. I have gotten about 3 products to try out!
AnneK
I’ve been a member for months and get a $3 check in the mail every1-2weeks. Anyone know how much PayPal will charge me to transfer the monies directly to me instead of the check??
Jenni
AnneK- it depends what kind of account on PayPal you have.
If you have a personal account (you do buying and not selling), then you can accept payments from people and companies (limited) as long as they aren’t using a credit card or debit card with no cost to you.
If you have a business account (which I have- bummer for the fees!), then they charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction of whatever money you take in. So 2.9% of $3.00 is $0.09 rounded up + $0.30= $0.39.
Jenni
SA-
Actually $3.00 for a survey is a pretty decent amount. Most sites only pay $1.00 or less per completed survey, and PineCone’s surveys are relatively quick and easy. Plus you occasionally then also get products to try for free in addition to the cash. I think it’s a great way to make a little extra cash, but each to his own opinion.
AnneK
Jenni -thanks for the info. I have a Premier PayPal account – not the same as a business account according to their website. I guess I will have to call them to clarify. If I have to pay fees, I will just cont to get checks as as the fees add up. Im happy for my $3 here and there, its the most I get paid from any survey comp:) Pinecone is great!
SA
well ok….maybe $3 might be a decent amount.I didn’t know surveys only pay $1 each.I am used to doing medical surveys that pay anything from $25-$150 /survey so maybe I had those in mind while I said that.
Lucy
SA—–what site do you use for your medical surveys?? I would be interested in doing this, esp since I’m in the medical field!! Could you send me the site/webpage through my email: [email protected]
THANKS!
Tina Swift
I just did my first survey with Pinecone and it went really well! I am looking forward to continuing to work with them!!! Thanks for the great information!!!!:)
AnneK
SA -I’d love the website for the medical surveys as well……thanks in advance! I’ve recently been laid off so everything counts:)
aksntje at msn.com
ann williams
I sugned up the last time it came open. Since then I have done 1 survey and received a $3 check in the mail today. Just wished that there was more surveys.
Jenny
I’d be interested in the medical surveys as well…
Laura
Just be careful with Pinecone. Follow their rules to a T and don’t try to take a survey from any other computer than your own. I was with them for years, tried to take a survey from my mom’s computer while on vacation, but because she’s also a Pinecone member they blacklisted me! I tried to send an email explaining what had happened and received a rather nasty response. Oops! Great company, but stay in good standing.
Ruby
I signed up and got a confirmation email from a Karen Scott on February 16, but I still haven’t received a survey. Does anybody know how long it usually takes them to send out the first one?
Jenni
SA-
Wow! Compared to the medical surveys, you’re right, not much money. Didn’t realize that.
Brigitte
Ruby, i got my welcome letter Feb 7 and got my first survey on the 19th i think. the sent me a check on the 22nd, haven’t gotten it yet though. I thought I had signed up as Paypal, but I guess not. I guess it just depends on what survey we qualify for at the time.