Paid Survey for Collectors

[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 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.

Butch,

I have no further info. All I know is it is legit. They are looking for a specific type of collector. I don't know what that is. They are sifting through applicants and need some information to do that on. I do know that most on on-line survey/focus groups usually pay something like $10/hr, so for $100/hr they expect to get their money's worth. I do think it's crappy that they ask for so much info and then turn you down. If anyone's skittish, don't do it. For anyone who thinks it's worth it, go for it.

[bnorth]

If all else fails is it a great way to get contact info for free. If you guys that got turned down start getting flooded with advertising let us know.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by conor912

Butch,

I have no further info. All I know is it is legit. They are looking for a specific type of collector. I don't know what that is. They are sifting through applicants and need some information to do that on. I do know that most on on-line survey/focus groups usually pay something like $10/hr, so for $100/hr they expect to get their money's worth. I do think it's crappy that they ask for so much info and then turn you down. If anyone's skittish, don't do it. For anyone who thinks it's worth it, go for it.

If you think it's crappy why are you promoting it?
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[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by conor912

Butch,

I have no further info. All I know is it is legit. They are looking for a specific type of collector. I don't know what that is. They are sifting through applicants and need some information to do that on. I do know that most on on-line survey/focus groups usually pay something like $10/hr, so for $100/hr they expect to get their money's worth. I do think it's crappy that they ask for so much info and then turn you down. If anyone's skittish, don't do it. For anyone who thinks it's worth it, go for it.

Thanks for the reply.

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