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Pinecone Research has a rating of 2.8 stars from 27 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Pinecone Research ranks 245th among Survey sites.
This is definitely a reliable website. As Donna said, they give you 3 dollars per survey which you can have them send to either your PayPal account or through a check to your home address. They approve each survey the day after it's taken (excluding weekends), and the checks usually arrive within 3 days of the survey's approval. Although I have heard they send out samples to try and review, I haven't received those yet. But I have received 6 survey invitations along with $18 and I just joined in early November! I would definitely recommend this site to those who have time to do a few surveys & earn a little extra cash.
Ok so this company used to be good. Now it doesn't even pay, I'm not sure what's going on but they owe me over 50 dollars. They keep saying that their redemption department is under maintenance, but I've read several negatives reviews similar to mine. They used to pay me 9,15 dollars. But when I reached my 50 dollar amount, things started getting a little weird. I would not recommend this site
I was hesitant joining, as I have encountered many scam sites. I really have to give them "props"! I wish every survey company would take a few notes of how PineConeResearch operates HONESTLY. Here is my review:
PineConeResearch is a real research company for Top Brand products. There are no videos to watch, sites to click on or offers to complete.
Simply, complete your profile and if you are a match for a prospective survey, you will be asked to participate.
Surveys pay minimum of $3/300 points, are fairly quick usually under 10 minutes? Minimum Paypal is $5 and paid within 24 hours on a week day. I am not sure if Paypal is available automatically? I know I was asked to accept a check initially, then was approved for Paypal.
Surveys: a few a week depending on your demographics
Participation is voluntary. You can opt in for daily/weekly depending on your availability. You can also opt for "Vacation Time" wherein you will not be sought to participate.
Although participation is voluntary, if you are not active, you do run a risk of being "booted". Understand please: they are serious about data collection, as they should be. If you cannot give honest accurate data, there is no use for you to occupy their space.
If you get booted from a survey via internet connection. Log back in and pick up where you left off! I like this- its better than starting over or not being able to complete as some other sites are.
Testing Products: 50/50 the survey you will take could include testing a product. My 1 quirk: I never know when I am going to receive something, because every survey will always ask whether or not you are willing to try. I am always willing to try anything once.
I have yet to be disappointed. I usually receive a Test Product every month, based on a survey I took. Wide variety of full size products, pets, family, household, etc.
Confidentiality: I respect this and aside from my immediate family, I do not share information or products.
Customer Support: They are always helpful to answer any questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Turn around has been so quick or at the very latest within 24 hours.
Computer or Mobile: I haven't had an issue taking a survey on either. They don't care where you log in from (work, school, airport :) as long as you can honestly complete the survey.
Tip for consumers:
My best advice: Be helpful, honest and get paid, pretty simple. Fake it and you will be booted/not asked to participate.
If I were a company looking for data about my products or prospective ones, I would hire PineConeResearch to give me the best possible data.
I've been with PineCone Research for over 16 years and have enjoyed both the surveys, the testing, and the cash :)
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