Paid Survey for Collectors

[conor912]

We sent this out to members last night. Got the greenlight from Leon to post it here. Feel free to post questions and I’ll do my best to answer them. Yes, I know what company it is, and no, I can’t say Cheers.

Collectors,
I hope you've had a nice holiday season. WSSCA has been approached by a reputable research firm doing a survey for a major card producer. They are conducting a search for applicants for this 2 hour on-line study, with generous compensation for those who qualify and complete the study. More information and directions for application can be found at the link below.

This is your chance to give input and possibly shape the future of collecting. They are looking to fill many spots, so feel free to pass this on to any collector you think might be interested.

All the best,
Conor Donahue
WSSCA VP Publicity


Who: Individuals 18 and older
What: A 2-hour online focus group session that will be conducted via a web conferencing service
When: The focus groups are being conducted on January 26th, 27th or 28th; time of the session will depend on what group you qualify for and what time zone you live in
Honorarium: $200 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time and opinions, the gift card will be emailed to you within a week of the study completion

https://research.insightspace.com/Pages/survey13826.asp

[butchie_t]

well, I did it.

Come what may. A bit more invasive than I may like, but it is done.

[hcv123]

I tried to put in just the year and it wouldn't let me. Far enough for me.

[Bobbycee]

In my opinion, don't waste your time. They gathered some information including phone # , email, & how much your collection is worth. After all this, they said "No Thanks".

I feel.....so... used!

[LeftHandedDane]

I agree. They asked a lot of detailed information, then at the very end, informed me that my profile did not fit the needs of the study.

It would have been much smarter for them to specify the characteristics they are seeking before making me provide that information.

Unless it is a scam. They got quite a bit of information out of me (email address, phone number, and some information about what I collect and its value). Anyone who is at all nervous about this should disregard this request completely.

[butchie_t]

Interesting, I did not get anything at the end that said 'thanks but no thanks'. So don't know what to take of that.

I asked the OP for more information regarding this survey, I hope he replies.

Regards,

B. T.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by LeftHandedDane

I agree. They asked a lot of detailed information, then at the very end, informed me that my profile did not fit the needs of the study.

It would have been much smarter for them to specify the characteristics they are seeking before making me provide that information.

Unless it is a scam. They got quite a bit of information out of me (email address, phone number, and some information about what I collect and its value). Anyone who is at all nervous about this should disregard this request completely.

I can't comment on the invasiveness, but I can say it's not a scam.

[frohme]

Originally Posted by Bobbycee

In my opinion, don't waste your time. They gathered some information including phone # , email, & how much your collection is worth. After all this, they said "No Thanks".

I feel.....so... used!

I got one step farther - they started asking me about my basketball card collection (which I never said I had) and could not proceed any farther, so that was enough for me.

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Mike