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So, I keep getting 1001 surveys that don't talk about being compensated. I ignore most of them but I just took the most recent one. I tried emailing them asking if I would be compensated and they just sent me a canned email. I'm not sure if I want to continue on with Pinecone if all I'm getting for my time is a "sweepstakes" entry because I honestly don't believe there IS a sweepstakes. If no one here has ever won it I doubt it exists.

I never won

My name was taken, you are not supposed to copy anything on here or anywhere. If I were you I would for sure delete that.

So, I keep getting 1001 surveys that don't talk about being compensated. I ignore most of them but I just took the most recent one. I tried emailing them asking if I would be compensated and they just sent me a canned email. I'm not sure if I want to continue on with Pinecone if all I'm getting for my time is a "sweepstakes" entry because I honestly don't believe there IS a sweepstakes. If no one here has ever won it I doubt it exists.



I just took one too that didn't mention payment and was wondering what that was all about. The 1001 ones would always say something like expect compensation in a few days, and this one had nothing.

I just took one too that didn't mention payment and was wondering what that was all about. The 1001 ones would always say something like expect compensation in a few days, and this one had nothing.

Yeah, I've gotten about 6 like this so far. The very first one I got said something about only getting a sweeps entry but the rest have been very vague and didn't mention any kind of compensation. It really makes me angry that I can't get a straight answer after emailing two different times.

I get frustrated in that we are paid $3 for ONE survey yet the survey just keeps going and turns into 2, 3 or 4 different surveys. Not really fair. And you can't see the amount of the survey left to take. I like how other surveys do that.

I have tried to sign up so many times. Today I finally recieved a Signup Confirmation page. I am so happy. :) Now I hope the other times I tried and received an error message don't get me kicked out.

I get frustrated in that we are paid $3 for ONE survey yet the survey just keeps going and turns into 2, 3 or 4 different surveys. Not really fair. And you can't see the amount of the survey left to take. I like how other surveys do that.

What really gets me is the the motha f'ing 16x16 grid that you have to make a selection for like 16 items based on 16 different characteristics. Finally get through that, and BAM another one!!

But yea, I ignore the sweepstakes surveys and I haven't gotten one in a few months =). Still get the household questions but I don't mind those.

Instead of just complaining, why don't you just drop out of pinecone? I did three paid surveys last night and just received funds in my paypal account about an hour ago. I have no problems with pinecone.

Instead of just complaining, why don't you just drop out of pinecone? I did three paid surveys last night and just received funds in my paypal account about an hour ago. I have no problems with pinecone.

wheres the fun in that?

Instead of just complaining, why don't you just drop out of pinecone? I did three paid surveys last night and just received funds in my paypal account about an hour ago. I have no problems with pinecone.

WOW-hard to believe, but whatever!!!

WOW-hard to believe, but whatever!!!

Whats hard to believe about it? I always get paid the next afternoon, and sometimes get 2-3 surveys a day (between long dry spells). We all know pinecone has gone downhill, but they are still quick with payments and its easy to ignore the non-paying ones.

I did a survey today that I actually thought was a fair length for $3 and was only about one product. Hopefully PineCone is realizing that cramming 3-4 products into one survey so they only have to pay for one is not right.

I am getting sick of the surveys that have 3 products as well. Just think a year ago we would have gotten 3 separate surveys = $15, now one LONG a$$ survey = $3

Instead of just complaining, why don't you just drop out of pinecone? I did three paid surveys last night and just received funds in my paypal account about an hour ago. I have no problems with pinecone.

I really hope this wasn't directed towards me. I think it's fair to want answers to my questions before I do surveys that are 10-15 minutes long that I could potentially not be paid for.

YES! I finally found a banner- hope I get approved.

I don't get a ton of surveys, but between pinecone & dollarsurveys, they cover my web hosting fees + a little left over. better than it coming out of my pocket. I used to use deposits from Gather...but it seems to take me too long there lately.

Pinecone has had surveys from time to time with 3 products in the same survey for years. The number of questions have been reduced for each of the 3 products and it has always been about the same length as compared to a "regular" survey with 1 product featured. Are the surveys with 3 products much longer now when compared to a 1 product survey? That seems a bit unfair.

What is dollarsurveys?

YES! I finally found a banner- hope I get approved.
From Canada?

Yeah, just got GUCCI perfume for a PT! Yeah!

What is dollarsurveys?

dollarsurveys.net

You get a dollar for each survey via paypal. They usually pay mon-wed. I believe there is a thread for them here on SD. They don't have a referral program & I've never gotten any product trials, but I earn a few bucks each week there. Not a high earner, but a good filler.

hint: If you don't like the survey they give you, either hit skip or just close & reopen the page...you'll get a different one.

Yeah, just got GUCCI perfume for a PT! Yeah!

You are so lucky, but you might want to remove that since the rules state not to discuss the PT's according to PC. Just a suggestion :)

Yeah, just got*edit* for a PT! Yeah!

you might want to edit your post since PC really really frowns on people saying what kind of things they got as a PT.

Wow I wish I got that you are so very lucky!

Thanks Jehaine

does anyone know if you get paid for surveys that end in 1003 Thanks

does anyone know if you get paid for surveys that end in 1003 Thanks

i think not.

From Canada?

nope us.

yes! i got a welcome email! yay!

A new product concept study is ready for your participation! Please note that PineCone surveys will now be available for a shorter time period and we encourage you to log on at your earliest convenience.

The deadline to complete this project is Monday, March 23rd.

Project #40190-1001 is currently available on the PineCone website,

I still like Pinecone!

Finally, after 3 months of not completing any of the new underpaid surveys, I have at last received the much anticipated 'final warning' notice. Good riddance PCR. You can take your sweepstakes and shove em.

Finally, after 3 months of not completing any of the new underpaid surveys, I have at last received the much anticipated 'final warning' notice. Good riddance PCR. You can take your sweepstakes and shove em.

I received it also....:lmao: :lmao:

I still like PC. $3 might not be much but its better than nothing at all. Been with them just over a year and have earned $130ish so far. Pooled all the $$$ from when I cash the checks and its going to come in handy with vacation this summer.

I still like PC. $3 might not be much but its better than nothing at all. Been with them just over a year and have earned $130ish so far. Pooled all the $$$ from when I cash the checks and its going to come in handy with vacation this summer.

I agree. It is nice to have at least even $3. Now if they try any funny stuff after this where they pay less or do only sweeps, then pinecone and I will go our separate ways. But for now, I enjoy the extra $$.

How I look at it, $3 can go toward gas in the car or even lunch. LOL!

money is money.

That's how I see it. PC is my gem money for pogo or money to buy songs from Itunes. Since Pogo is my main source of entertainment PC provides me with money I wouldn't other wise be able to spend.

Does anyone know if there's a certain time frame you have to be a member or what the requirements are in order to receive paypal? I've updated my profile and put in my paypal address a while ago yet I still receive checks???

Does anyone know if there's a certain time frame you have to be a member or what the requirements are in order to receive paypal? I've updated my profile and put in my paypal address a while ago yet I still receive checks???

I'm pretty sure you have to email Karen to get your payments switched after you update your profile. :)

I had been getting checks in the beginning and then I swithched to paypal through my payment options and it was fine- never had to contact them.

I'm pretty sure you have to email Karen to get your payments switched after you update your profile. :)

:wave::woot:

I got home from class today to be greated by a product sample :) yay pinecone

Yeah I've been with Pinecone for about seven years now... wasn't terribly happy when they went to $3 & a sweepstakes entry, but I like getting the PTs and it's something to do when work gets boring, so what the heck. I'll stick with 'em for now.

Took a survey 5 days ago and finally received the $3 payment. They used to pay next day.

I always got a $3 pay, so it didnt affect me when they went to $3. But I notice there are so many sweep surveys now. But I still like them, and I got a nice PT set from them today :)

I like how promptly I get paid from them!

I like how promptly I get paid from them!

me too.

I just did a paying survey that took a whole whopping 5 min. to finish. That was a easy $3 for me.

I just did a paying survey that took a whole whopping 5 min. to finish. That was a easy $3 for me.
I had a really short one yesterday too. I'm almost waiting for that 2nd email that says that they forgot some questions :lmao:

I had one a few days ago that was kind of lengthy and towards the end I clicked for the next page and the whole thing closed and went to the homepage. I tried to get back in the survey and it did the same thing, so I emailed her and got a canned response which was no help. Grrrrrr.... :mad:

I just got notified that I won the $1000 price yesterday. They are mailing me the documents I need to fill out.

What a great day.

I just got notified that I won the $1000 price yesterday. They are mailing me the documents I need to fill out.

What a great day.

WOW!!! People really do win! Congratulations!

I just got notified that I won the $1000 price yesterday. They are mailing me the documents I need to fill out.

What a great day.
Wow that is fantastic, I can't believe you won! :)

wow congrats you are the only person I have ever heard that has won

I just got notified that I won the $1000 price yesterday. They are mailing me the documents I need to fill out.

What a great day.

Wow! Good for you! :clap:

Has anyone seen any banners lately?

I just got notified that I won the $1000 price yesterday. They are mailing me the documents I need to fill out.

What a great day.

WHOOOHOOOOO :)

Most I ever won was 10 bucks from survey.com thats great!!!!!

Yeah, just got GUCCI perfume for a PT! Yeah!

I got it too! Doesn't smell the best, but hey, it's free and that stuff is expensive!:D

I just got notified that I won the $1000 price yesterday. They are mailing me the documents I need to fill out.

What a great day.

Wow, that's awesome. I've never heard of anyone who has won anything from Pinecone. Congrats! :woot:

I just got notified that I won the $1000 price yesterday. They are mailing me the documents I need to fill out.

What a great day.

congrats.

ok then.

<snip>

You should probably delete this post.

filled the paperwork out. will let everyone know when the check arrives.

Wow congrats!

I just got paid today for one of those poorly worded survey emails (you know...the ones that are so vague, and give no clue at all about the $3.00 incentive anymore) that leaves it unclear as to whether or not it's a sweeps or an actual paying survey....so, I guess the best bet is to just do them all! :lol:

Are the follow up surveys not paying anymore?

I got one today and there was no mention of pay in the email or at the end of the survey.

Are the follow up surveys not paying anymore?

I got one today and there was no mention of pay in the email or at the end of the survey.

Yeah, that is what is throwing a lot of people off! The wording is just so vague :( No mention of an incentive anymore. As I mentioned in my post above yours, I *did* get paid this weekend for a surevy that was very vague, and had no mention of an incentive in the original email, so.......I am going to do all of them from now on, just in case.

I think usually the ones that are for sweeps say crap about being a "unique" opportunity and usually say they will take along time.

I signed up eariler this month and still haven't been sent my first survey. I wish they would use me. :(

Yeah, that is what is throwing a lot of people off! The wording is just so vague :( No mention of an incentive anymore. As I mentioned in my post above yours, I *did* get paid this weekend for a surevy that was very vague, and had no mention of an incentive in the original email, so.......I am going to do all of them from now on, just in case.

I've been getting paid for all my PT and concept surveys. The only ones I don't is household and the ones that specifically say sweeps.

What I do is have a "Pinecone" folder, and I save all surveys I do there, and compare with my pinecone payments.

Although it's getting annoying everytime they want me to send a product back. I wish they would tell me that at the beginning and not after I used the product and got to do the follow up survey.

i was paid for the survey to see if i get the PT and the follow up survey,and it was paid the next day!

I've been getting paid for all my PT and concept surveys. The only ones I don't is household and the ones that specifically say sweeps.

What I do is have a "Pinecone" folder, and I save all surveys I do there, and compare with my pinecone payments.

Although it's getting annoying everytime they want me to send a product back. I wish they would tell me that at the beginning and not after I used the product and got to do the follow up survey.

Funny from what I understood if you don't do the HH then they won't know what to send you.

BTW the HH take all of 5 min to do.

Although it's getting annoying everytime they want me to send a product back. I wish they would tell me that at the beginning and not after I used the product and got to do the follow up survey.

VERY annoying!:mad:

I've been getting paid for all my PT and concept surveys. The only ones I don't is household and the ones that specifically say sweeps.

What I do is have a "Pinecone" folder, and I save all surveys I do there, and compare with my pinecone payments.

Although it's getting annoying everytime they want me to send a product back. I wish they would tell me that at the beginning and not after I used the product and got to do the follow up survey.

That is a good idea :nod: I have been keeping closer tabs on my emails lately, and paying clser attention to the email wording. I think I may follow suit with your idea of keeping a folder as well.

Has anyone gotten this survey?

As a PineCone Research panelist, you are a member of one of the Nielsen family of panels. We'd like to advise you of an exciting new opportunity that you may wish to take advantage of. In the near future, Nielsen will be conducting a number of sweepstakes only survey opportunities in addition to the regular PineCone Research studies. More opportunities to share your opinions and to win additional cash prizes!!

Prizes will range anywhere from $100 to $5000. Subjects will cover a number of topics-- from the area of entertainment (i.e. movies) to telecommunications (i.e. cell phones). We'd like to know if you are interested in participating in these types of activities. Your participation is completely voluntary and will in no way impact your participation in the current PineCone paid studies. Should you wish to discontinue your participation in the Nielsen sweepstakes only surveys at any point in the future, you may email us at scott@pineconeresearch.com with this request and we'll be happy to note the change. As a participant in this Nielsen effort, you will receive a second entry into the PineCone bi-weekly sweepstakes for $500 each time that you participate (in addition to the prize being offered for that study) as well as have an opportunity to preview many new ideas in entertainment and other areas beyond those traditionally found on your grocery store shelves.

Are you interested in participating in these sweepstakes only activities?



Yes, I am interested in participating
No, I do not want to participate

I just got started with them last week, did a very quick survey and already rec'd a check in the mail for $3.

YAY! I finally was able to get registered. I hope they are as good as everyone says they are....hopefully I'll get accepted also.

Has anyone gotten this survey?

As a PineCone Research panelist, you are a member of one of the Nielsen family of panels. We'd like to advise you of an exciting new opportunity that you may wish to take advantage of. In the near future, Nielsen will be conducting a number of sweepstakes only survey opportunities in addition to the regular PineCone Research studies. More opportunities to share your opinions and to win additional cash prizes!!

Prizes will range anywhere from $100 to $5000. Subjects will cover a number of topics-- from the area of entertainment (i.e. movies) to telecommunications (i.e. cell phones). We'd like to know if you are interested in participating in these types of activities. Your participation is completely voluntary and will in no way impact your participation in the current PineCone paid studies. Should you wish to discontinue your participation in the Nielsen sweepstakes only surveys at any point in the future, you may email us at scott@pineconeresearch.com with this request and we'll be happy to note the change. As a participant in this Nielsen effort, you will receive a second entry into the PineCone bi-weekly sweepstakes for $500 each time that you participate (in addition to the prize being offered for that study) as well as have an opportunity to preview many new ideas in entertainment and other areas beyond those traditionally found on your grocery store shelves.

Are you interested in participating in these sweepstakes only activities?



Yes, I am interested in participating
No, I do not want to participate

yep, i got the same thing

nothing for me.

Nada I never got that email

I got it in household questions earlier today..

Geeez I might have, I get so many

Ugh! Pinecone is yet again asking me to send another PT back. I dunno if I want to do this. It made my hair so soft!

Ugh! Pinecone is yet again asking me to send another PT back. I dunno if I want to do this. It made my hair so soft!
What was it? I know that MySurvey sent me deodorant and I had to send it back.....I loved it, it smelled so good!

What was it? I know that MySurvey sent me deodorant and I had to send it back.....I loved it, it smelled so good!

She can't say. Pinecone's rules.

She can't say. Pinecone's rules.
oh dang that's right forgot about the "I AGREE" part.....so sorry.

What was it? I know that MySurvey sent me deodorant and I had to send it back.....I loved it, it smelled so good!Yes I cant say but there is two of them, and they are basic hair products that are usually used together, that is all I will say. I think I will pass on sending them back. I just love them too much. I cant wait until they are in stores. I will buy them.

oh dang that's right forgot about the "I AGREE" part.....so sorry.

No worries :)

Yes I cant say but there is two of them, and they are basic hair products that are usually used together, that is all I will say. I think I will pass on sending them back. I just love them too much. I cant wait until they are in stores. I will buy them.
wonder what would happen if you didn't send them back?....Pinecone has never asked me to mail a product back to them...

Yes I cant say but there is two of them, and they are basic hair products that are usually used together, that is all I will say. I think I will pass on sending them back. I just love them too much. I cant wait until they are in stores. I will buy them.

Someone mentioned that they did this with a PT they received that they wanted to keep and didn't want to send the rest back, so they just put whatever it was in a clean bottle and they sent the bottle they sent them back empty.

Someone mentioned that they did this with a PT they received that they wanted to keep and didn't want to send the rest back, so they just put whatever it was in a clean bottle and they sent the bottle they sent them back empty.I know but I couldnt find anything to put it in. Sucks.

wonder what would happen if you didn't send them back?....Pinecone has never asked me to mail a product back to them...

they will bug you for months. I had a PT a couple months ago that they wanted back, but never got the box to return it. After MANY replies to their emails and still no box I threw it away - I think it was about 3-4 months later. Wouldn't you know I got the darn box the next day. I got out the plastic gloves and dug it out of the trash:mad:

LOL well I know if I liked something I would be dumping something else out to put it in :)

wonder what would happen if you didn't send them back?....Pinecone has never asked me to mail a product back to them...

When they ask for the item back they do pay you for sending it back to them. You don't have to worry as they pay for the shipping, since they provide a prepaid mailer. I think you get booted if you don't send it back (since they track the item), or a possible chance of them filling a lawsuit against you.

When they ask for the item back they do pay you for sending it back to them. You don't have to worry as they pay for the shipping, since they provide a prepaid mailer. I think you get booted if you don't send it back (since they track the item), or a possible chance of them filling a lawsuit against you.
Ok, just curious cause it hasn't happened to me from that site YET..

I know but I couldnt find anything to put it in. Sucks.

Go to Walmart/Dollar Store/or any other store and by some new empty travel bottles to put it in.

They gave me two options to send it back or not to send it back and I picked NO. I hope that they don't hold it against me. But my hair is very dry, lol, and they made it really soft. I just cannot afford to five them up. I was searching everywhere for bottles them put it in but I couldn't find one.

they will bug you for months. I had a PT a couple months ago that they wanted back, but never got the box to return it. After MANY replies to their emails and still no box I threw it away - I think it was about 3-4 months later. Wouldn't you know I got the darn box the next day. I got out the plastic gloves and dug it out of the trash:mad:Yes they do bother you for months, and the funny thing is I was delaying because they had not sent me the package yet.

Go to Walmart/Dollar Store/or any other store and by some new empty travel bottles to put it in.I will have to buy those. Hopefully they will send me more pts.

They gave me two options to send it back or not to send it back and I picked NO. I hope that they don't hold it against me. But my hair is very dry, lol, and they made it really soft. I just cannot afford to five them up. I was searching everywhere for bottles them put it in but I couldn't find one.

Yes they do bother you for months, and the funny thing is I was delaying because they had not sent me the package yet.

I will have to buy those. Hopefully they will send me more pts.


I when I receive a PT that was needed to be sent back they asked me to send it back in the box that it came in and use the provided prepaid label for mailing and tape to tape up the box. They even scheduled FedEx to pick it up.

I when I receive a PT that was needed to be sent back they asked me to send it back in the box that it came in and use the provided prepaid label for mailing and tape to tape up the box. They even scheduled FedEx to pick it up.Whoa! They mean business.:lol:

I when I receive a PT that was needed to be sent back they asked me to send it back in the box that it came in and use the provided prepaid label for mailing and tape to tape up the box. They even scheduled FedEx to pick it up.
Wow they were very persistent to get that PT back.

I when I receive a PT that was needed to be sent back they asked me to send it back in the box that it came in and use the provided prepaid label for mailing and tape to tape up the box. They even scheduled FedEx to pick it up.


I like the tape that they send :lol: I haven't ever had them arrange pick up, but it would be nice so I didnt have to make a trip to the post office

I've only had to return one PT so far. I wish I didn't have to ask I loved it. I can't wait for it to get to stores. I would actually clean stuff once in awhile if I had it. LOL

Whoa! They mean business.:lol:
you could always put it in water bottles =P

Got my first paypal payment from them today :) FAST!

Yeah its a 48 hour payment plan they have

I'm new to PineCone. I just took a survey, and it asked if I would like to do a PT, but it never gave any more information on it. Do they send you an email if you are selected?

I'm new to PineCone. I just took a survey, and it asked if I would like to do a PT, but it never gave any more information on it. Do they send you an email if you are selected?

No, they just send you the PT if you qualify. You get to do a followup survey two weeks later.

you could always put it in water bottles =PToo late, but darn, I wish I would have thought of that. Synovate is now doing he same thing to me, want me to send 5 mini perfumes back. And they have arranged for Fed Ex to pick it up. No saying noon this one. Sucks.

Yeah I've been with Pinecone for about seven years now... wasn't terribly happy when they went to $3 & a sweepstakes entry, but I like getting the PTs and it's something to do when work gets boring, so what the heck. I'll stick with 'em for now.

I've been with them for years as well, but I am thinking about leaving. I HATE the way the surveys disable your copy and paste, because I use both of those all day long. Any time I start a survey I have to end up closing out of it to get my work done (I never have enough time to finish it all at once). It'd be sweet if I could leave it open and work on it, but alas.

I don't particulary want to leave, because I'm sure I could never return, plus I am wasting a spot someone who actually is able to complete the surveys could use. Sucks.

And I agree about the household questions being repetitve..I've been on this panel for over 5 years and I can't tell you how many times I've told them how many dogs and cats are in my household.

I've been with them for years as well, but I am thinking about leaving. I HATE the way the surveys disable your copy and paste, because I use both of those all day long. Any time I start a survey I have to end up closing out of it to get my work done (I never have enough time to finish it all at once). It'd be sweet if I could leave it open and work on it, but alas.

I don't particulary want to leave, because I'm sure I could never return, plus I am wasting a spot someone who actually is able to complete the surveys could use. Sucks.

And I agree about the household questions being repetitve..I've been on this panel for over 5 years and I can't tell you how many times I've told them how many dogs and cats are in my household.

You can log back on to the site and click on the survey and it will take you to where you left off.

i have done that many times.

You can log back on to the site and click on the survey and it will take you to where you left off.

i have done that many times.

Yea, I know I can, but by the time I close it out and get back to work, I am irritated and don't feel like opening up again to have the same thing happen again right away. I understand why they don't allow copy and paste, but it is an annoyance for me since I use it every couple of minutes.

I had the link but Iam new and I guess you're not allowed to put it up; SORRY!!!!!!!!

Do NOT post any links to Pineone, or links to sites with any banners.
You may tell people where to go, but don't link to the site or banner address


*url removed* Hope this works for all who want to join!!!!!!

You are not supposed to do this.

You are not supposed to do this.
SORRY. I f you could edit the link out I would appreciate it. I didn't know!

You are not supposed to do this.

THANK YOU!

SORRY. I f you could edit the link out I would appreciate it. I didn't know!

You can tell people where they can find the link, you just can't post a direct link. ie: "I found a sign-up link over on xyz's website"

Reps for the effort :)

I know, three is not that much less than five, but still I agree with you

I wish they would let me join. I signed up but never got excepted.

I wish they would let me join. I signed up but never got excepted.

Did they explicitly say that you were not accepted? I signed up with them, but never got the 'Welcome' email. I tried again, and I got it and got in.

No. they just never contacted me and I emailed them and they said I probably didn't qualify for that round to try again. I did 4 times now.. and no emails.

I like the tape that they send :lol: I haven't ever had them arrange pick up, but it would be nice so I didnt have to make a trip to the post office

I've had to return a couple of products back to them in the past. .I get my mail put through my front door slot, so I just put the package between my front door and the screen door and let my mailman take it for me.

last week i had 8 surveys and today got some french perfume to product test.

being a guy....i dunno... its big bottle, i checked price online, it's like $60 heh:)

i guess i'll sniff it!

I wonder if anyone actually receive food product from pinecone.

i've gotten a frozen food pt. last week actually.

i've gotten a frozen food pt. last week actually.

Did u actually try it?

I got a frozen food product once, but it didn't come until way after the pt was supposed to be completed.

I wonder if anyone actually receive food product from pinecone.
90% of PTs from Pinecone were food for me, I am a foodie :lol:
A lot of it was shelf stable.


I got 2 frozen food ones, both weren't very good.

I also have gotten 2 frozen food products from zoompanel.

I wonder if anyone actually receive food product from pinecone.

i received 2 food products from. i did another survey yesterday, might lead to a pt. let's hope so.

I wonder if anyone actually receive food product from pinecone.

Just got one today via fedex.

I have been with pinecone for years - always get surveys never any products. Now, suddenly, the last two surveys were followed up with product trials! I feel like I've hit the jackpot. hahaha

Hopefully it will not be another 3-4 years to get another product test.

Did u actually try it?


yes, it was actually really, really good (& i usually hate microwavable frozen foods). i can't wait for it to come to my grocery store, haha.

i've done 12 surveys for pinecone that are about products & they all were potential products, the first 3 i got products, but nothing since then.

just got my $3.00 paypal for survey i took yesterday, that was fast.

Speaking of food PTs, I just got one delivered to my door right now :lol:

Been getting a lot of PT, usually get a PT for each survey I have done. Pretty awesome!

It was like that for me over the summer. I ended up with like 10 pts by the end of the summer. It has slowed down for me a bit since then, but I still end up with abot one a month. PTs actually started picking up for me when they switched from $5-$3 and everyone quit to try to spite them :lol: Thank you guys! :lmao:

I just did a survey a few moments ago, which may lead to a PT.

They asked if they were to send me the product, woudl I try it and I said yes.

Then again, about a month ago I had survey and it asked the same thing, I also said yes and never rec'd anything. So we will see. This is the 3rd survey I've gotten from them.

Yeah it is pretty hit and miss with them, you never know until you get a package at your door.


Got another food survey w/ possible pt today :lol:

Hey guys remember when I told Pinecone that I didn't want to send the shampoo back? Looks like I have no choice. even though they asked if I wanted to send them back, they just sent me an email saying that I should receive my shipping materials soon.

ETA: what is up with pinecone asking if there is a pet in the household in all their surveys?

ETA: what is up with pinecone asking if there is a pet in the household in all their surveys?

:roll:

That bugs me too. It's like they think people switch up their pet situation on a weekly basis. :shake:

just got a pt. :)
its from a survey i did a good 3 1/2 weeks ago. when i didn't get it after a week i figured i wasn't gonna.

anyone know if theres a specific time frame from when you do asurvey to when you get a pt in the mail?

It is usually about 1-3 weeks later. If you don't get a PT within a month, don't count on receiving it.

A lot of times if I get the product test I never get the followup survey for it, anyone else have that happen?

A lot of times if I get the product test I never get the followup survey for it, anyone else have that happen?nope- u can always log in an make sure- they will list them

Yeah, Angellique (who I still call panseyrose :lol: ) I never really had a problem with that, maybe you should email Karen.

i never get it emailed to me, i have to log on to get the follow up

I am about to join this panel, is it necessary to download their artistscope plugin? and if so is it safe or take up space.

I think they require you to download it so you should and did not notice it taking up space. Well, I bet I need to log in as you say, never did that, oh boy. No wonder. Thanks for the tipper!

I am about to join this panel, is it necessary to download their artistscope plugin? and if so is it safe or take up space.

i never signed up for that and have no problems. hope that helps.

i never signed up for that and have no problems. hope that helps.

thanks, I've heard good things about this panel so I didn't think it would be a problem but wanted to double check.

i got a big pt yesterday, it seems like something they'd probably want me to send back when im done but it doesn't say that on the paper & the confirm. email i got didn't say anything about it.

would it have said something?

No, At least the only one I had to send back so far didn't say anything until after. They sent me a email wanting it back after the last follow up.

I got a pt today- my first one I feel special LOL.

crap i never seem to get in pinecone...:mad:

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just got this

I love PC! I get more surveys now from them than I ever did!

Geez. I just completed a survey that took more than 40 minutes to finish!

*sigh* I think I just DQ'ed from one of the biggest and priciest PTs ever.... I'm sad lol

pinecone has gone down and down for me.. their surveys are boring.

I just got a survey for a PT!... we'll see what happens...

I got one, too, but more often than not the pt does not come.

I got one, too, but more often than not the pt does not come.

That's for sure

I got one, too, but more often than not the pt does not come.

It has been forever since I received a pt from them, and surveys are fewer and further between, as well. I wholeheartedly accepted the $3 change but maybe they don't need as many middle aged married women anymore. :crying:

It has been forever since I received a pt from them, and surveys are fewer and further between, as well. I wholeheartedly accepted the $3 change but maybe they don't need as many middle aged married women anymore. :crying:
You're not useless :hug: .

I just signed up... thanks to google
:lol:

lets see how this goes.

i have a pt currently that has 2 follow up surveys, did the first one a couple days ago. anyone know if follow ups get $3 too?

ive done follow ups before but i cant remember if i got paid for them or not. just realized pinecone hasn't sent me any $ to paypal since i got the pt.

i have a pt currently that has 2 follow up surveys, did the first one a couple days ago. anyone know if follow ups get $3 too?

ive done follow ups before but i cant remember if i got paid for them or not. just realized pinecone hasn't sent me any $ to paypal since i got the pt.

as far as i knw it is the same $3.00 for survdy, $3.00 for pt cause i just did noe fotr them not to long ago. good luck.

Just got another PT (food) friday :woot:

any body get the package return box for a shampoo pt? and did anyone get the gum pt?

I just got a survey for a PT!... we'll see what happens...

I don't think there's any such thing as doing a survey for a PT. Every survey I've ever done asked if I wanted to do a PT.


any body get the package return box for a **** pt? and did anyone get the *** pt?

We're not supposed to talk about the items we get.

I don't think there's any such thing as doing a survey for a PT. Every survey I've ever done asked if I wanted to do a PT.





OOPS! Maybe I worded it wrong! :cool:

I don't think there's any such thing as doing a survey for a PT. Every survey I've ever done asked if I wanted to do a PT.



We're not supposed to talk about the items we get.

not always knowing if a survey leads to a pt. cause it doesn't always lead to one.

I really want to find a banner for PC!

No, not all surveys lead to a PT, I have gotten several surveys that haven't lead to a PT, it was not worded wrong.

Just got a product evaluation and a household questions today, no new surveys.




I wish I got a gum one, I chew gum all the time.

I have gotten about 2 non-food items and 20 food items throughout all of my pinecone testing, which I am quite happy with for 1 and 1/2 years.

Got my payment today like clockwork

I really want to find a banner for PC!

know how you feel..lol

I love pinecone research. I have been with them for about nine years. I still enjoy it very much even though you now only get $3.00. Some surveys are short and others are a bit longer. I am glad that they come more often now. With all of the discussion about product tests I thought maybe we could have a discussion about the PT. I rarely get the products to test, even though almost every survey asks if I would like to receive it. When I do get them, it is usually for something not very interesting or new to try. I know they are sent randomly, based on the clients needs. Still, I wonder if there are any tips or tricks in getting the PT sent to you?

got a pt survey.. how do you get paid?

got a pt survey.. how do you get paid?

usually $3.00 for the survey. $3.00 for the pt. goes to paypal if you have it the next day.

OOo got another possible PT last night. I also got a regular "household" survey the other day. Do they pay you for each survey you do for them? It doesn't list on when they email you. So far I've done 4, and was paid for 2 (but the other 2 were this week).

They usually pay for the surveys ending in 1001. Household questions that end in 3001 are not for pay . If you get the PT, you get paid for the survey for testing it too.These usually end in 2001

I don't think there's any such thing as doing a survey for a PT. Every survey I've ever done asked if I wanted to do a PT.




We're not supposed to talk about the items we get.

i don't think this comment was wrong....the name brand was not mentioned just shampoo and gum in a general statement.

any chance that pinecone is recruiting anytime soon?

any chance that pinecone is recruiting anytime soon?
i think they are


is it agianst the rules to say so ?
:shake:

wow pinecone has been busy this week- I got another survey this morning, but I don't think it's going to lead to anything. Thats now 5 since I started a month ago. Not bad, glad I did a google search for that ever elusive banner.

any chance that pinecone is recruiting anytime soon?

crap i hope so..lol..i've been trying for god knows how long and always too late every time..

crap i hope so..lol..i've been trying for god knows how long and always too late every time..

They are looking for new members, as I just received an email from them. Sorry that I can't post the link, as it's against SD's rules. The only thing I can say is...if you know someone outside SD that is a Pinecone member, ask them to send you the link.

They are looking for new members, as I just received an email from them. Sorry that I can't post the link, as it's against SD's rules. The only thing I can say is...if you know someone outside SD that is a Pinecone member, ask them to send you the link.

thank's but my wish as been answered ..woohoo!...:heart:

yeah I got the email too. It said that I can forward it to anyone who needs to be registered.

i thought pinecone paid out via paypal...i just got a check in the mail.... just wondering...

i thought pinecone paid out via paypal...i just got a check in the mail.... just wondering...

they do, you have to login and request paypal.

i thought pinecone paid out via paypal...i just got a check in the mail.... just wondering...

Your first payment has to be via mail after that you can go to their website and asked to be changed over to paypal.

i thought pinecone paid out via paypal...i just got a check in the mail.... just wondering...

you have to request paypal.

Hey guys, I was just starting to do a survey for a certain company that I don't do a lot for because their rewards are not great. But anyway Pine Cone was hosting the survey! I have never seen this so I clicked out, thinking I would hopefuly get the survey from them. Has anyone noticed Pine Cone hosting surveys for other people?

Oh ok, thank you very much! I changed it!

did a survey #41157 may lead to a pt.

Just got another PT- Thought it would be much better than it is though :nod:

i got a pt about 2 weeks ago, it's ummm.. a big yard product (hope i'm not saying too much). just curious if anyone has gotten the follow up email yet, i haven't . i know it said 3 weeks but i haven't gotten a "make sure you use this" or anything email either.

i got a pt about 2 weeks ago, it's ummm.. a big yard product (hope i'm not saying too much). just curious if anyone has gotten the follow up email yet, i haven't . i know it said 3 weeks but i haven't gotten a "make sure you use this" or anything email either.wow.i didn't know they gave out products unless it was cleaning items, beauty or health, or food.

I wish I still had a PT I had to send back a few months ago. I got somethings that need cleaned and it would be SO SO perfect for it. *sigh*

i got a pt about 2 weeks ago, it's ummm.. a big yard product (hope i'm not saying too much). just curious if anyone has gotten the follow up email yet, i haven't . i know it said 3 weeks but i haven't gotten a "make sure you use this" or anything email either.

I so wanted that

You guys are so lucky- I get an occasional survey but haven't had a pt from them in a LONG time.

Has anyone seen a banner? Your allowed to point in the right direction. If You know where one is PM me, thanks!

I have a couple of PT's coming but not sure what they are :)

I so wanted that

me too, lol. i saw it on my doorstep & was like "awesomeeeee" lol

I have a couple of PT's coming but not sure what they are :)

There is no way to know if you get a PT until they show up on your doorstep. Just because a survey asks doesn't mean it's coming.

I signed up with Pincone about one week ago. They said they would contact me to let me know if I was "in". Can anyone tell me approximately how long this "confirmation" takes? I so want to be like all of you.

I signed up with Pencone about one week ago. They said they would contact me to let me know if I was "in". Can anyone tell me approximately how long this "confirmation" takes? I so want to be like all of you.

me too i signed about a week ago and still hoping.

There is no way to know if you get a PT until they show up on your doorstep. Just because a survey asks doesn't mean it's coming.

Actually, Pinecone will send out an e-mail if you are receiving a perishable item for a product test. They have contacted me ahead of the PT delivery to keep an eye out for the product and that it contains dry ice and all.

i got the follow up for a pt & it said at the end "the manufacturer would like the product back. if you choose to send it back we will compensate you." then it let me choose yes or no. i chose yes (thinking if i chose no that i would get kicked out of pinecone). but when it says compensation, does that mean just the $3 for doing the pt, or will i get more?

i got the follow up for a pt & it said at the end "the manufacturer would like the product back. if you choose to send it back we will compensate you." then it let me choose yes or no. i chose yes (thinking if i chose no that i would get kicked out of pinecone). but when it says compensation, does that mean just the $3 for doing the pt, or will i get more?

The last one I had to send back they paid me 3.00 additional for sending it back. They also sent everything to send it back including the tape..LOL

Actually, Pinecone will send out an e-mail if you are receiving a perishable item for a product test. They have contacted me ahead of the PT delivery to keep an eye out for the product and that it contains dry ice and all.

I have received several perishable items with dry ice and did not receive an email beforehand. I don't think they said it out every time.

I have received several perishable items with dry ice and did not receive an email beforehand. I don't think they said it out every time.

i get stuff atmy door w/o any forewarning, so be on the look out.

I have received several perishable items with dry ice and did not receive an email beforehand. I don't think they said it out every time.
I have always gotten an email from them if its perishable. Dry Ice for frozen and for regular ice with refridgerated stuff.

The last one I had to send back they paid me 3.00 additional for sending it back. They also sent everything to send it back including the tape..LOL

thanks :)
i REALLY wanted to keep it, lol.

Just got my first email and PT!

found the banner in 30 sec... SUPER PUMPED!

i checked out the website but need a clue where a banner is or an invite
if anyone can help me out it would be great !
thanks:lol:

Did anyone else get the $10 2-part survey leading to a possible PT at the end. I got it (Both parts) and I am super excited :woot: Didn't know they paid more than $3 for any survey.

anyone get a survey saying it was giving away thousands in prizes? i completed it but i didn't notice if it said something about being contacted about something else. just curious.

I think maybe quite a while ago. I did get a paid survey and was paid the next day, as usual. Have not had any product tests lately though. Wow a ten dollar survey would be nice.

anyone get a survey saying it was giving away thousands in prizes? i completed it but i didn't notice if it said something about being contacted about something else. just curious.

I got that yesterday- it was more like a household questions survey than an actual study, didn't you think? Obviously it isn't paying the $3, but usually those are labled household questions. Oh well, I had another yesterday for a possible pt and focus group, so I'm not complaining. I'd love to win that $5000 prize!! :lol:

Has anyone had any problems submitting surveys. At the end it asks me if I agree or disagree to type it in in all CAPS, but I do and I cannot proceed and finish the survey? I had two this weekend where this is occurring. These are being done through the new vivaxis survey pages. One of the surveys are expiring today. I sent an e mail to Pinecone.
thanks

no problems here, good luck.

Has anyone had any problems submitting surveys. At the end it asks me if I agree or disagree to type it in in all CAPS, but I do and I cannot proceed and finish the survey? I had two this weekend where this is occurring. These are being done through the new vivaxis survey pages. One of the surveys are expiring today. I sent an e mail to Pinecone.
thanks


I've had problems something like this before after "I AGREE" to it. You have to look at all the open windows you have. For me they are minimized in the taskbar. Just a thought.

I wish I would have gotten the perishable items with dry ice email sooner. I touched it and it burned :lmao: .

Has anyone had any problems submitting surveys. At the end it asks me if I agree or disagree to type it in in all CAPS, but I do and I cannot proceed and finish the survey? I had two this weekend where this is occurring. These are being done through the new vivaxis survey pages. One of the surveys are expiring today. I sent an e mail to Pinecone.
thanks
Pinecone is usually pretty good about getting back to you. Often the surveys have glitches/system issues and if you restart the survey it will typically start it again from where you left off. Emailing is also another good idea.

Project #41085-1001 is currently available on the PineCone website,

Check it out!!

Dear KIM,



You’ve been selected to participate in a new survey! Your responses to this survey will assist manufacturers in the development of new and improved products.



This project is #41023-1001 and is currently available on the PineCone website.



For this study, we are holding a sweepstakes that is open to all individuals who are invited to participate and are 18 years of age or older and are legal residents of the United States. For this study will be rewarding $14,000 worth of prizes, comprised of one $5000 individual award, four $1000 individual awards, and ten $500 individual awards in US dollars.



As a registered member of PineCone panel you will automatically be entered into the prize drawing by completing and submitting this survey online. To learn more about the Official Rules for the sweepstakes, click on attached link.

http://www.pineconeresearch.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes_rules%2041023-1001.htm

Can I sign in and try to take ANY of the surveys that are listed in my account, or do I have to wait on an e-mail?

Can I sign in and try to take ANY of the surveys that are listed in my account, or do I have to wait on an e-mail?
yes, if they are showing available in your account you can take them as soon as they show up there. Sometimes it takes alittle longer for it to get emailed.

yes, if they are showing available in your account you can take them as soon as they show up there. Sometimes it takes alittle longer for it to get emailed.

I have a HUGE list of surveys....does this include a bunch that are no longer available? LOL Thanks!

pinecone hates me!!! im switching pinecone to pin-sol and gonna go clean my toilet! :mad:

I have a HUGE list of surveys....does this include a bunch that are no longer available? LOL Thanks!


you can only do the survey that is listed under your current survey, that is towards the bottom of the page.


did you click on current survey towards the top then yes there is a long list but no , inless a number is listed where i mention.

I was doing Opinion Outpost surveys yesterday, and I got one that was a Pinecone survey.

wow. LOL

I was doing Opinion Outpost surveys yesterday, and I got one that was a Pinecone survey.

wow. LOL

Same here

I don't know if this has been posted before. But I was browsing the web, and happened to come across a banner on tradegamesnow.com . Hopefully this helps someone.

Did anyone else get the $10 2-part survey leading to a possible PT at the end. I got it (Both parts) and I am super excited :woot: Didn't know they paid more than $3 for any survey.

I got that one. Already got my check for $10 too.. was very excited!

I don't know if this has been posted before. But I was browsing the web, and happened to come across a banner on tradegamesnow.com . Hopefully this helps someone.

Thanks.

got my first pt today i am mega excited :)

are the surveys still paying $3? or are they only sweepstakes entries now??

are the surveys still paying $3? or are they only sweepstakes entries now??

still $3.

yay! I have a yummy frozen product coming my way :)

I have a survey in my email... have gotta take it, hope I'll have time tomorrow.

pinecone sure is stiffing me in the PT department this year. At the end of last year the emails became less and less. Now I get about 2 emails a week, and no PTs. I use to get one every week

are the surveys still paying $3? or are they only sweepstakes entries now??

surveys with 1001 pay 3 bucks. 3001 is a sweeps entry

Does anyone know of anybody that has actually won a sweepstakes from pinecone ?

Does anyone know of anybody that has actually won a sweepstakes from pinecone ?

Someone way back in this thread reported they did.

surveys with 1001 pay 3 bucks. 3001 is a sweeps entry

yeah, now 1001s state that they are sweepstakes

Dear XXXXXXX,

You’ve been selected to participate in a new survey! Your responses to this survey will assist manufacturers in the development of new and improved products.

This project is #40922-1001 and is currently available on the PineCone website.

For this study, we are holding a sweepstakes that is open to all individuals who are invited to participate and are 18 years of age or older and are legal residents of the United States. For this study will be rewarding $6,000 worth of prizes, comprised of five $1000 individual award and ten $100 individual awards in US dollars.

As a registered member of PineCone panel you will automatically be entered into the prize drawing by completing and submitting this survey online. To learn more about the Official Rules for the sweepstakes, click on attached link.

http://www.pineconeresearch.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes_rules%2040922-1001.htm

I have included your id number and password and provided a direct link to the survey for your convenience.

ID: xxxxxx

PW: xxxxx


Thanks in advance for your participation.

Good luck in the drawing!

Karen Scott

no mention of $3 :rolleyes:

That one you mentioned was specifically for the "sweepstakes entry" most of the 1001's still pay. You just need to read the print. They are trying to get more and more free opinions though from members. I won't take those surveys unless they pay.

It has been a long time since I have had a survey now from these guys.