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kel_be 07-12-2007 11:34 PM
Pinecone Research Panel Discussion Thread - *Read First Post First!*
 
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REASON WHY:
Quote:
Originally Posted by kel_be (Post 7218730)
SD has had a problem with getting in trouble with survey companies. Majority of those companies, especially the larger ones, do not like their survey to be posted on sites such as SD. Mainly because people will see the links here, see the qualification guidelines, and lie to get accepted. That skews their results & target pool. From there, we get letters, emails, and PMs requesting that their information is removed & blocked on our site.

Because of that, we try not to get associated with survey companies. We try to remove any cheating/lying abilities, and keep things neutral so that we can stay in those companies good side. Pinecone Research is no exception.

We are in their good graces, and wish to remain there. Hence why we have decided not to have any direct links to sites with the banner, or sign up links.

As stated in the first post, you can tell people where to go (as is "Go to suchandshuch.com, banner is in the upper left), but don't link directly to the site or banner URL.


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jmcinaz 07-12-2007 11:48 PM
Wny can't we link to the site or banner address?

Desert Rat 07-12-2007 11:51 PM
Well, I just got an email from Pinecone this week asking me to forward it to anyone I thought might be interested, (someone else already posted it, the link has been removed, but the email address is still there,) so just look it up on Google or something and apply. I get about $10 a month, on average. Some surveys take longer than others, and there are questionaires to fill out once or twice a week about yourself, these are not paid for, they are just part of being associated with Pinecone. So, it's not a living, but it buys some beer:)

kel_be 07-12-2007 11:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jmcinaz (Post 7218694)
Wny can't we link to the site or banner address?
SD has had a problem with getting in trouble with survey companies. Majority of those companies, especially the larger ones, do not like their survey to be posted on sites such as SD. Mainly because people will see the links here, see the qualification guidelines, and lie to get accepted. That skews their results & target pool. From there, we get letters, emails, and PMs requesting that their information is removed & blocked on our site.

Because of that, we try not to get associated with survey companies. We try to remove any cheating/lying abilities, and keep things neutral so that we can stay in those companies good side. Pinecone Research is no exception.

We are in their good graces, and wish to remain there. Hence why we have decided not to have any direct links to sites with the banner, or sign up links.

As stated in the first post, you can tell people where to go (as is "Go to suchandshuch.com, banner is in the upper left), but don't link directly to the site or banner URL.

iced-coffee 05-23-2010 07:26 AM
I am really sorry to hear that some people had been dropped from their panel. This happened to me with Opinion Outpost and Survey Spot as I never got any advance warning nor email. I was upset at first but figured it is best to move on as there are plenty of other good survey panels I am still fortunate to be part of.

thehip 05-24-2010 11:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sn1 (Post 29861174)
I am doing their surveys regularly and they always ask if I want to participate in their product testing and I say yes .........But I never receive their PT's ?? This is been happening for last 5-6 months. Anyone else having same problem?
I will go that long without a PT from then and then all of a sudden I will get three.

Still have not been dropped, sorry to those that did. Been with them for a very long time but if I were to be dropped it would be no big deal. I only average about 4-6 surveys a month with them.

StarrNJ 05-24-2010 12:01 PM
i got dropped and without warning-I got this:

Periodically we have found it necessary to refresh the composition of
our research panel in order to stay current with changes in the general
population and to provide clients with the broadest possible spectrum of
consumer opinions. In doing so, on occasion we have had to discontinue
the membership of some of our panelists.

Your household was on the list for deactivation and subsequently removed
from the panel.

Although we are unable to reactivate your membership, we appreciate your
past participation and interest in the panel.

yeah they appreciate my membership..what a crock! They had me renew my membership agreement less than 2 weeks before they dropped me. Does that make any sense?

No1Curr 05-31-2010 09:21 AM
delete.

exiledzuko 06-01-2010 09:54 AM
Apparently Pinecone Reseach is taking applications! Go to their website and underneath the login area there is a scrolling marquee that links to the signup page.

Bob Livewell 06-01-2010 12:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 30087930)
Apparently Pinecone Reseach is taking applications! Go to their website and underneath the login area there is a scrolling marquee that links to the signup page.
i guess they let tons of ppl go so they gotta make this # up .. i hope it doesn't eat into other people's surveys etc :) i just got in a month ago after trying for a long time :)

fredandbetty 06-01-2010 02:02 PM
Wow...

parker321 06-02-2010 08:15 AM
How to jion this site,anybody give me a clink please

JewBagel 06-02-2010 08:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by parker321 (Post 30109056)
How to jion this site,anybody give me a clink please
Maybe you should take 30 seconds and read the other replies on this page of the thread...

mamegoma 06-02-2010 08:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by parker321 (Post 30109056)
How to jion this site,anybody give me a clink please
I'll give you a clink. :bash:

exiledzuko 06-02-2010 09:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mamegoma (Post 30109796)
I'll give you a clink. :bash:
repped for amazingness!

iced-coffee 06-02-2010 09:35 AM
If I may ask, what's a clink or did they mean "link".

exiledzuko 06-02-2010 09:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by vegasmommy (Post 30111002)
If I may ask, what's a clink or did they mean "link".
"Clink" is the sound that is made when newbies don't bother reading and like to ignore anyone else and they find themselves randomly hit with a hammer that fell out of a senior SD'er's hands...
So to speak.:D

iced-coffee 06-02-2010 10:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 30111280)
"Clink" is the sound that is made when newbies don't bother reading and like to ignore anyone else and they find themselves randomly hit with a hammer that fell out of a senior SD'er's hands...
So to speak.:D
Thanks for the clarification. You taught me something I did not know:lol:

smidge1 06-02-2010 03:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JewBagel (Post 30109186)
Maybe you should take 30 seconds and read the other replies on this page of the thread...
let's be nice now.

JewBagel 06-02-2010 08:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 30120278)
let's be nice now.
That was me being nice.

:P

The odd thing is that they would never take me, for over a year I tried and never got accepted... I only ever got their PTs through other companies but I clicked the scrolling link on the homepage the other day and got an email earlier today.

DanniDee 06-03-2010 04:31 AM
I get dropped too after 7 years. I didn't get any explanation, just stopped receiving surveys and I emailed them to find out what was going on, and only then did they send me an email.
Was upset at first, but since they dropped the payment from $5 to $3 I was not happy with them anyway.

iced-coffee 06-03-2010 06:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 30120278)
let's be nice now.
Go smidge!
I totally agree. We are hear to help each other out and not put anyone down or criticize.

JewBagel 06-03-2010 09:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by vegasmommy (Post 30132366)
Go smidge!
I totally agree. We are hear to help each other out and not put anyone down or criticize.
There is helping others, being helped by others... then there is being totally lazy and refusing to help yourself. People who don't take the time to read anything but the first few lines of the OP won't even help themselves, idk why they expect others to. The majority of the problems with survey companies lately seem to be caused by lazy people seeking rewards, I won't help those people cause more problems.

mamegoma 06-03-2010 09:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JewBagel (Post 30136098)
There is helping others, being helped by others... then there is being totally lazy and refusing to help yourself. People who don't take the time to read anything but the first few lines of the OP won't even help themselves, idk why they expect others to. The majority of the problems with survey companies lately seem to be caused by lazy people seeking rewards, I won't help those people cause more problems.
Neither will I. If you're too lazy to read two pages of a thread on SD, you're too lazy to be a good survey taker.

iced-coffee 06-03-2010 12:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JewBagel (Post 30136098)
There is helping others, being helped by others... then there is being totally lazy and refusing to help yourself. People who don't take the time to read anything but the first few lines of the OP won't even help themselves, idk why they expect others to. The majority of the problems with survey companies lately seem to be caused by lazy people seeking rewards, I won't help those people cause more problems.
Thanks for the further clarification. I do see your points and totally agree. I know yourself, myself, and many others on here do take surveys very seriously and I am all for being honest when completing a survey and/or PT.

exiledzuko 06-03-2010 12:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by vegasmommy (Post 30141516)
Thanks for the further clarification. I do see your points and totally agree. I know yourself, myself, and many others on here do take surveys very seriously and I am all for being honest when completing a survey and/or PT.
Indeed seriously. Kinda off topic but I'm psyched about it. I've had dry scalp for over 6 years, and because I did a survey site thoroughly they sent me a product to test for them. I've tried dozens of products with no success. This new product I tested cured my dryscalp in 2 days and I am completely in love with the site and makers. I wish I could pay them for sending it to me. This survey stuff is not meant to be taken lightly, there are some surveys that could lead to great progress, so people put in effort to read everything. Surveys are not all about money.

iced-coffee 06-03-2010 12:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 30141822)
Indeed seriously. Kinda off topic but I'm psyched about it. I've had dry scalp for over 6 years, and because I did a survey site thoroughly they sent me a product to test for them. I've tried dozens of products with no success. This new product I tested cured my dryscalp in 2 days and I am completely in love with the site and makers. I wish I could pay them for sending it to me. This survey stuff is not meant to be taken lightly, there are some surveys that could lead to great progress, so people put in effort to read everything. Surveys are not all about money.
That is really great to hear. I always like it when you get to try something new and you end up loving the product.:D

smidge1 06-03-2010 09:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by vegasmommy (Post 30142152)
That is really great to hear. I always like it when you get to try something new and you end up loving the product.:D
Problem with that when you like the product they don't always tell you the brand name.

exiledzuko 06-04-2010 06:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 30153164)
Problem with that when you like the product they don't always tell you the brand name.
They did, they put a big white label with the product name, manufacturer, and what it will be called if/when it makes it on the market. I sure hope it does! This product was unbelievable!

mamegoma 06-04-2010 06:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 30158716)
They did, they put a big white label with the product name, manufacturer, and what it will be called if/when it makes it on the market. I sure hope it does! This product was unbelievable!
Either that or when you take the follow-up survey...

How would you rate the BRAND item sent to you?

Which would you prefer to use?
- BRAND item
- My usual item

Angellique 06-04-2010 06:56 AM
thanks for sharing

iced-coffee 06-04-2010 06:58 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 30153164)
Problem with that when you like the product they don't always tell you the brand name.
So true. Sometimes I can try to guess by the design and shape of the package or container the product comes in but other times, it is a big mystery.

JewBagel 06-04-2010 08:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by vegasmommy (Post 30159342)
So true. Sometimes I can try to guess by the design and shape of the package or container the product comes in but other times, it is a big mystery.
I have been driving myself nuts over a shampoo I tested for Synovate over a year ago. Best shampoo ever; it made my curls completely poof-free and gave them almost a lacquered shine, plus it smelled like heaven. I wanted to cry when I used the last of it. Since then I have sniffed every new shampoo I come across in an attempt to find it, no luck yet. I think they should send out info on products we test if/when they are brought to market..

iced-coffee 06-04-2010 10:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JewBagel (Post 30161956)
I have been driving myself nuts over a shampoo I tested for Synovate over a year ago. Best shampoo ever; it made my curls completely poof-free and gave them almost a lacquered shine, plus it smelled like heaven. I wanted to cry when I used the last of it. Since then I have sniffed every new shampoo I come across in an attempt to find it, no luck yet. I think they should send out info on products we test if/when they are brought to market..
I wish I could of had some of that to try since I know how frustrating it is to find the ideal shampoo and conditioner for curly hair without looking like a frizz ball:D

ForeverDecember 06-04-2010 01:40 PM
After 4 years I was dropped from Pinecone because I couldn't check my e-mail for 3 weeks while I was in the hospital. I e-mailed them and they said I was autodropped and they cannot reverse it. If anyone finds a banner or anything, would you please PM me? I would REALLY appreciate it.

FVBuddy 06-04-2010 04:00 PM
I don't think you can re-join, as they already had your record in the system and therefore would decline your offer. Isn't that right?

mamegoma 06-04-2010 08:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FVBuddy (Post 30172940)
I don't think you can re-join, as they already had your record in the system and therefore would decline your offer. Isn't that right?
This is correct, sadly.

l0new0lf 06-13-2010 08:31 AM
$1 surveys next?
 
Just got survey 47887-1001 which said I would be reviewing 3 products?? I let the $5 to $3 thing go a while back but this is too much. This will be the first Pinecone survey in five years I'lll gladly pass on. It's unfortunate that we have people who are willing to put up with this.

rcbrad 06-14-2010 05:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FVBuddy (Post 30172940)
I don't think you can re-join, as they already had your record in the system and therefore would decline your offer. Isn't that right?
Quote:
Originally Posted by mamegoma (Post 30178264)
This is correct, sadly.

Is there a time limit on this or does this mean forever as far as re enrolling? I was dumped about a month ago, (after nine years of loyalty) and I thought that maybe I could try to rejoin 6 to 12 months later. I hope that perhaps I could re enroll at some point later down the road?

thanks

notintended 06-17-2010 08:05 AM
I just received a pt from them that I don't remember doing a survey for :scratch:
but it is :yummy:

giggles6589 06-17-2010 08:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by notintended (Post 30468186)
I just received a pt from them that I don't remember doing a survey for :scratch:
but it is :yummy:
Me too I did about 4 surveys for them this week none that have to do with this pt I think unless this is from a household eval I have no clue but I like it too. I know 1 person talked about 3 prods in one survey but this one has two but they both have different survey numbers and seperate evals too.

exiledzuko 06-17-2010 08:53 AM
has anyone heard anything more about the $75 video PT?

notintended 06-17-2010 09:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by giggles6589 (Post 30469328)
Me too I did about 4 surveys for them this week none that have to do with this pt I think unless this is from a household eval I have no clue but I like it too. I know 1 person talked about 3 prods in one survey but this one has two but they both have different survey numbers and seperate evals too.
I'm going to assume we got the same one...did you try the 1st one yet? I LOVE it!

giggles6589 06-17-2010 01:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by notintended (Post 30469970)
I'm going to assume we got the same one...did you try the 1st one yet? I LOVE it!
Im sure we did too but yes I did try the first one I like it a little weird tangy but good.

my2k2zx2 06-18-2010 04:30 PM
I take it that if I havent received any sort of email from them in almost 2 months that I'm out?

Jerome69 06-18-2010 04:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by my2k2zx2 (Post 30506436)
I take it that if I havent received any sort of email from them in almost 2 months that I'm out?
never know email em!......... im sure you should get something from them in that span of time.......

sportsdoll 06-18-2010 04:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by my2k2zx2 (Post 30506436)
I take it that if I havent received any sort of email from them in almost 2 months that I'm out?
Have you logged into your acct?

my2k2zx2 06-18-2010 07:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsdoll (Post 30506564)
Have you logged into your acct?
I delete the emails as I complete the surveys and didnt write down my info.

I emailed to get that and got a reply of "your login/password will be included in the survey emails".

bezelbub 08-11-2010 09:14 AM
anyone else notice the new updated Terms that we are supposed to agree to?

says we can be removed from the panel for:

Removal or deletion of the Nielsen "Flash" cookie


i don't know if this is new to the terms but i delete all tracking junk including flash cookies every few days....i have about 5 different programs just to check on and delete flash cookies....

smidge1 08-11-2010 10:17 AM
got it yesterday

thehip 08-11-2010 10:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bezelbub (Post 31731938)
anyone else notice the new updated Terms that we are supposed to agree to?

says we can be removed from the panel for:

Removal or deletion of the Nielsen "Flash" cookie


i don't know if this is new to the terms but i delete all tracking junk including flash cookies every few days....i have about 5 different programs just to check on and delete flash cookies....
did not get that, thanks for the heads up. I delete that stuff also.

exiledzuko 08-11-2010 10:28 AM
Ok.. I find it stupid when they send us a policy update agreement form.. then they never actually make us log in to "agree"... so how do they know that I personally agreed?

bezelbub 08-11-2010 11:06 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 31733554)
got it yesterday
Quote:
Originally Posted by thehip (Post 31733618)
did not get that, thanks for the heads up. I delete that stuff also.
i'm wondering what it means though...i notice that Pinecone is apparently owned by a section of Nielsen and Nielsen makes money from tracking and compiling data on web surfers....if enforced, seems like this might be a way for Nielsen to get free data off Pinecone users(that Nielsen is normally paying people for - to DL their tracking software) or maybe its just an easy out if Pinecone wants to remove a user in the future(?).......i just thought it was strange to see that listed in the new terms...

BostonGirl 08-12-2010 06:20 PM
Security Heads Up from the main site
 
http://www.pineconeresearch.com/I...Notice.htm

(note to mods: not a link to join, just link showing warning notice from the main site)


Quote:
Important Security Notice:


We have been made aware that third parties may be attempting to use the names and logos of Pinecone Research "mystery shopping" assignments. Essentially, the victim is provided a fake check and advised to cash it, and then use some of the proceeds to test a service (for example, testing a Western Union wire transfer). The victim is advised that he or she may retain the balance from the cashed check as payment, however, the check later bounces.

Please be aware that Pinecone Research has no involvement in these fraudulent transactions. Participating in our surveys is always free of charge, and we never ask our panelists to cash a check for a large amount and then use the proceeds to “test” a service.

Concerned individuals should report any information regarding these activities to local law enforcement agencies, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) "econsumer.gov" reporting system (https://econsumer.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/) in the United States or the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre (http://www.phonebusters.com/) in Canada.

smidge1 08-12-2010 06:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 31733848)
Ok.. I find it stupid when they send us a policy update agreement form.. then they never actually make us log in to "agree"... so how do they know that I personally agreed?
i had to AGREE.

lemonlaurie 08-31-2010 07:08 AM
The only advice I can offer anyone who wants to join PC ,is if they get freebie newsletters look for a link to join.I have been seeing this constantly lately,usually you would have to find a banner somewhere.Good luck if you get and and please just abide by the rules.

sportsdoll 09-15-2010 02:22 AM
Got an email advising me that a PT is on its way with a dry ice warning. Thought this was interesting

Fickle 09-15-2010 12:37 PM
I can't believe I've never been given a PT from them. I've been a member for years now.

smidge1 09-15-2010 03:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bar10der (Post 32553095)
I also got the same email today. I will happily forward also to anyone that wants to register with pinecone.
just a reminder we need your email addresses to send to you.

iced-coffee 09-24-2010 07:22 AM
I have them also so if anyone is interested, please PM me with your email address.

Thanks!

bar10der 10-09-2010 09:02 AM
nm, wrong thread.

penguinlover 10-10-2010 03:42 AM
Anyone know what they pay you to send back a test product? I have tested alot of stuff for them and this is my first time actually having to send it back.

smidge1 10-10-2010 06:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by penguinlover (Post 33161429)
Anyone know what they pay you to send back a test product? I have tested alot of stuff for them and this is my first time actually having to send it back.
i think it is another $3.

MamaJean 10-10-2010 06:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by penguinlover (Post 33161429)
Anyone know what they pay you to send back a test product? I have tested alot of stuff for them and this is my first time actually having to send it back.
It was $3.00 for me and believe me ,I would have much rather have had the product.

penguinlover 10-10-2010 07:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 33162359)
i think it is another $3.
Quote:
Originally Posted by MamaJean (Post 33162753)
It was $3.00 for me and believe me ,I would have much rather have had the product.

Thank you both for the help. I was afraid that was all it was and mamajean I with you would have much rather kept the product then get the lousy $3 :( I sent it back over a week ago and still haven't got paid I guess it take awhile to get that big $3 :rolleyes:

mamegoma 10-10-2010 07:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by penguinlover (Post 33174215)
Thank you both for the help. I was afraid that was all it was and mamajean I with you would have much rather kept the product then get the lousy $3 :( I sent it back over a week ago and still haven't got paid I guess it take awhile to get that big $3 :rolleyes:
I got a lotion test that I loved once but they wanted it back... so I squeezed the rest into a plastic bottle and sent them back the empty container :lol: Still got paid.

patrossi2004 10-10-2010 09:15 PM
I got so many surveys from Pinecone ...they paid $3.00 per survey...the ones I got were 20 mins or more...I quit them...come on !!!! they pay less than minefield or valued opinions..thats pretty bad

cdonahue07 10-10-2010 09:27 PM
i've never got a survey from pinecone that's more than 15 minutes, but the $3.00 gets added to my paypalt within the week. theyre my favorite & i've never had any problems at all.

Erin12110 10-10-2010 10:39 PM
Just a quick question... Does anyone know if you get in trouble if you don't send back the test product? My hubby accidentally threw out the empty container, so I couldn't send it back. Thanks!!

smidge1 10-11-2010 06:10 AM
just pm me your emails please

chelleskin 10-11-2010 06:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Erin12110 (Post 33177781)
Just a quick question... Does anyone know if you get in trouble if you don't send back the test product? My hubby accidentally threw out the empty container, so I couldn't send it back. Thanks!!
I did that on accident a little while ago. I just emailed her and let her know. And no, nothing happened. I still gets tons of surveys and product tests. I just make sure not to throw away anything now...or at least I try. :O

Erin12110 10-11-2010 10:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by chelleskin (Post 33181997)
I did that on accident a little while ago. I just emailed her and let her know. And no, nothing happened. I still gets tons of surveys and product tests. I just make sure not to throw away anything now...or at least I try. :O

Oh good... I was just scared that I wouldn't get anymore PT or surveys. Thanks hun :)

Angellique 10-30-2010 04:57 PM
I love pinecone

RedLuvsPugs 11-09-2010 05:12 PM
has anyone's payment account been moved to the MasterCard debit card?

rainstorms 11-10-2010 09:00 AM
no mine is still paypal

WooHooGuy 11-10-2010 04:33 PM
PineCone Research has been terrific to participate with. Don't pay alot per survey, yet pay the very next day thru Paypal, and now getting product trials regularly, with latest one having arrived yesterday. Very grateful for having joined them.

Quote:
Originally Posted by WooHooGuy (Post 34152993)
PineCone Research has been terrific to participate with. Don't pay alot per survey, yet pay the very next day thru Paypal, and now getting product trials regularly, with latest one having arrived yesterday. Very grateful for having joined them.
Wow. SD said I just reached Apprentice status with this post.
I'm not sure what that really means, yet sounds better than 'novice."
Woo Hoo!!

mamegoma 11-10-2010 04:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by WooHooGuy (Post 34152993)
PineCone Research has been terrific to participate with. Don't pay alot per survey, yet pay the very next day thru Paypal, and now getting product trials regularly, with latest one having arrived yesterday. Very grateful for having joined them.



Wow. SD said I just reached Apprentice status with this post.
I'm not sure what that really means, yet sounds better than 'novice."
Woo Hoo!!
It means you can pick up your red cape and blue hat in the corner over there and start sweeping :wave:

MustangChick 11-12-2010 04:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 34228307)
i had these about a month ago and when i sent email they were not taking them anymore must have started up again.
must have. I got the email today.

Crowemania 11-15-2010 09:48 PM
Very impressed with Pinecone over the past few months...so many product tests.

smidge1 11-24-2010 04:03 PM
got a pt today woof woof

elasticity 02-22-2011 09:20 PM
I haven't recieved any survey's yet, and when I try to log-in with the info they gave me to the website, it says it's invalid. Did I get kicked out already?

shanburn 02-24-2011 06:20 AM
I'd like one please?

Magic46 02-24-2011 11:41 AM
What did I get from them: " Unfortunately, there are no available openings for members with a household make-up that aligns with yours at this time. However we will keep your registration for a few weeks in case a spot opens up". :(((((
Ok, will be waiting

exiledzuko 02-25-2011 06:43 AM
Anyone else having problems logging in today?

fairygodmother 02-25-2011 05:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 37583511)
Anyone else having problems logging in today?
I logged in today,without any problems:-)

I too have one invite left,pm me your email.

NickkNack 02-26-2011 05:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 30141822)
Indeed seriously. Kinda off topic but I'm psyched about it. I've had dry scalp for over 6 years, and because I did a survey site thoroughly they sent me a product to test for them. I've tried dozens of products with no success. This new product I tested cured my dryscalp in 2 days and I am completely in love with the site and makers. I wish I could pay them for sending it to me. This survey stuff is not meant to be taken lightly, there are some surveys that could lead to great progress, so people put in effort to read everything. Surveys are not all about money.
What's the product called? I'd like to know.

cgenierun 02-27-2011 10:39 AM
I was a member a long time ago and they apparently deleted me. I tried to log on and they say they don't know me. =( If anyone has an invite left, I would love to have it. Thanks.

exiledzuko 02-27-2011 04:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NickkNack (Post 37619167)
What's the product called? I'd like to know.
I think it was some kind of medicated Selson blue.

lts1 03-01-2011 12:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Magic46 (Post 37562601)
What did I get from them: " Unfortunately, there are no available openings for members with a household make-up that aligns with yours at this time. However we will keep your registration for a few weeks in case a spot opens up". :(((((
Ok, will be waiting
I was given an invite by a kind soul from SD several weeks ago and yep, got the same response you did. And this was the second or third time I've tried in the past 6-8 months. Me and my household make-up are very unloved by Pinecone for some reason! Sure wish I knew why...:(

nothingnew 03-01-2011 04:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lts1 (Post 37677769)
Can you or someone give me the lowdown on "repped"? What is it exactly? When should I do it and how? TIA. :confused:
under a users name there is "Reputation" and a little green box next to that. Click on that and leave a comment when someone has helped in some way or you enjoyed their post. It helps having a higher rep # when it comes to entering the daily giveaways at slickdeals and it's just a warm and fuzzy thing to do. Welcome to Slick Deals!

TattyBear 03-02-2011 09:52 AM
I just took the l o n g e s t survey, over 30 minutes. The questions were so repetitive, I couldn't wait for it too end! (that survey should be more than $3.00.....wish it was still $5.00 per, I miss those)

Jay163 03-02-2011 01:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TattyBear (Post 37717443)
I just took the l o n g e s t survey, over 30 minutes. The questions were so repetitive, I couldn't wait for it too end! (that survey should be more than $3.00.....wish it was still $5.00 per, I miss those)
I hear ya. It sounds like the one I took yesterday. GEEZ!! I almost threw in the towel several times and I've been doing this for years. That one should be worth $6 instead of the usual $3. :lmao:

MilkIsGood 03-02-2011 07:11 PM
how does pinecone work? i took my first one today

joshuashii 03-02-2011 10:48 PM
PineCone Research - #53256

does this one seem weird to others or did they change the layout?

rcbrad 03-03-2011 04:30 PM
Does anybody know if you were a member in the past (for nine years) but you were removed from the panel, (as they reshape the demographics) are you able to try to rejoin later down the road?

I believe that once you were a member and then you were removed then that's it. :(

lts1 03-06-2011 06:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by nothingnew (Post 37679557)
under a users name there is "Reputation" and a little green box next to that. Click on that and leave a comment when someone has helped in some way or you enjoyed their post. It helps having a higher rep # when it comes to entering the daily giveaways at slickdeals and it's just a warm and fuzzy thing to do. Welcome to Slick Deals!

Thanks nothingnew for explaining. I just repped you for the help...you're my first! Better late than never. :woot:

Edit: What giveaways?

Fickle 03-07-2011 10:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lts1 (Post 37829345)
Thanks nothingnew for explaining. I just repped you for the help...you're my first! Better late than never. :woot:

Edit: What giveaways?
Slickdeals has a daily giveaway members can enter. The chances are pretty slim, but only takes a second to enter. When you visit the main slickdeals page, on the upper right hand side there is a box entitled "today's giveaway prize". Go there and view the different ways in which to enter.

thehip 03-07-2011 10:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TattyBear (Post 37717443)
I just took the l o n g e s t survey, over 30 minutes. The questions were so repetitive, I couldn't wait for it too end! (that survey should be more than $3.00.....wish it was still $5.00 per, I miss those)
Now, now....no complaining. They only switched from $5 to $3 because that is what the users wanted when we had to take that insanely stilted survey with questions like.....

please choose your preference:
1. get paid $0 per survey
2. get paid $3 per survey instead of $5
3. get kicked in the head

lts1 03-07-2011 12:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by majax79 (Post 37843193)
Slickdeals has a daily giveaway members can enter. The chances are pretty slim, but only takes a second to enter. When you visit the main slickdeals page, on the upper right hand side there is a box entitled "today's giveaway prize". Go there and view the different ways in which to enter.
majax79 you just earned yourself a rep. Thanks! :woot:

exiledzuko 03-09-2011 09:48 AM
I got kicked off the panel !!! :C!! I've been on it for 6 years. I'm sad now.

WindySummer 03-30-2011 08:30 AM
Pinecone is currently in need of male panelists between the ages of 18-24.

$3.00 per/survey

Diamonique 04-26-2011 03:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 37900865)
I got kicked off the panel !!! :C!! I've been on it for 6 years. I'm sad now.
I've been a member for about 5 years and got booted too. I hadn't been able to do every survey they sent but had tried to do more of them after they sent the "Your not doing enough surveys and are risking to be kicked out" e-mail. Stupid me didn't just contact them and say I needed to take a break due to having a lot going on.

It's weird not getting surveys from them anymore.

exiledzuko 04-26-2011 08:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Diamonique (Post 39138371)
I've been a member for about 5 years and got booted too. I hadn't been able to do every survey they sent but had tried to do more of them after they sent the "Your not doing enough surveys and are risking to be kicked out" e-mail. Stupid me didn't just contact them and say I needed to take a break due to having a lot going on.

It's weird not getting surveys from them anymore.
Yah, about 4 days after i got that email saying I'm out, I reapplied and I'm back in. Already got about 10 surveys in a month!

Sassyshopper25 04-26-2011 10:35 AM
Do they pay more for doing PT's? I just received my first PT from them yesterday :)

austy 04-26-2011 10:37 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sassyshopper25 (Post 39146745)
Do they pay more for doing PT's? I just received my first PT from them yesterday :)

It's the same pay for the PT. You just get another survey on the PT.

Sassyshopper25 04-26-2011 10:54 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sageatf (Post 39146811)
It's the same pay for the PT. You just get another survey on the PT.
Ok, Thank you!

Diamonique 04-26-2011 06:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 39143527)
Yah, about 4 days after i got that email saying I'm out, I reapplied and I'm back in. Already got about 10 surveys in a month!
I never got an e-mail officially saying I was out. I just can't login anymore.

exiledzuko 04-26-2011 06:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Diamonique (Post 39158581)
I never got an e-mail officially saying I was out. I just can't login anymore.
I emailed karen scott asking her why I couldn't log in, and she said it was because I was out. so I just re-applied under a new email and got back in

thehip 04-26-2011 07:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by exiledzuko (Post 39158675)
I emailed karen scott asking her why I couldn't log in, and she said it was because I was out. so I just re-applied under a new email and got back in
Glad you got back in - did Karen give you a reason for getting booted?

exiledzuko 04-26-2011 08:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by thehip (Post 39160539)
Glad you got back in - did Karen give you a reason for getting booted?
Just said sometimes they boot people because they want a fresh taste in the demographic.

HolySpearit 08-23-2011 03:51 PM
Question on Pinecone, any help appreciated, sorry for the bump.

So I FINALLY got in about 4 months ago. They sent me my first product test about 2 weeks ago and told me my follow up questions would be emailed within 1.5-2 weeks

I got an email yesterday saying they were available. 24 hours later, I go to click on it and it tells me the study is now closed.

Is this normal? Do you really need to respond THAT quickly when they send you follow ups? Am I going to get kicked out for receiving the PT and not completing the follow up?

Thanks for any help!

genowhirlwind 08-23-2011 08:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by HolySpearit (Post 42072323)
Question on Pinecone, any help appreciated, sorry for the bump.

So I FINALLY got in about 4 months ago. They sent me my first product test about 2 weeks ago and told me my follow up questions would be emailed within 1.5-2 weeks

I got an email yesterday saying they were available. 24 hours later, I go to click on it and it tells me the study is now closed.

Is this normal? Do you really need to respond THAT quickly when they send you follow ups? Am I going to get kicked out for receiving the PT and not completing the follow up?

Thanks for any help!
you should email karen scott with any problems, she usually responds the next day and will fix any errors for you.

Wishlist11 09-02-2011 11:47 AM
I think Karen Scott is actually a generic name for a team of people. Her writing style is so different every time I email her. Can't possibly be the same person.

/conspiracytheory

Jay163 09-02-2011 12:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wishlist11 (Post 42514938)
I think Karen Scott is actually a generic name for a team of people. Her writing style is so different every time I email her. Can't possibly be the same person.

/conspiracytheory
You could be right. I thought the same while emailing her/them. Maybe they're 2 people named Karen and Scott combined in the emails. :lol:

finzz2dlft 09-03-2011 07:02 PM
This is a reminder that, per SD rules and also Pinecone's request, that there is to be no referrals discussion, requests for referrals, PMing of referrals, etc. Any posts discusssing referrals will be removed. Thank you!

soshidancing 09-04-2011 08:20 PM
Is there a reason why they denied me?

senseipoet 09-04-2011 11:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by soshidancing (Post 42575244)
Is there a reason why they denied me?
they're always looking for certain people in their quotas

soshidancing 09-05-2011 01:35 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by senseipoet (Post 42579310)
they're always looking for certain people in their quotas
I got it thank you

thehip 09-05-2011 05:39 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by soshidancing (Post 42575244)
Is there a reason why they denied me?
I told them you were a shoplifter.

Dingobiscuit 11-14-2011 01:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by thehip (Post 42583762)
I told them you were a shoplifter.
:lmao:

kbenson 11-20-2011 01:14 PM
Took a survey from them yesterday- Typical survey takes 20 minutes on average and pays $3 each.
This one took over 1 hour!

daisee 11-20-2011 07:55 PM
:eek: I have several surveys a week, and currently a couple of product tests. None have ever taken over an hour.

Angellique 11-20-2011 08:59 PM
Mine are not either

thehip 11-21-2011 01:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kbenson (Post 44915112)
Took a survey from them yesterday- Typical survey takes 20 minutes on average and pays $3 each.
This one took over 1 hour!
I must have gotten that same one - much longer than normal and not at all cool. I was pissed by the end of it. Was not hosted by Pine Cone, which I have also never seen before. They did pay on time but so not worth it.

drthunder 11-21-2011 07:58 PM
Does anyone know when you get the Paypal option? I have been with Pinecone for months now and have completed about 10 surveys / pt's but have not gotten the invite email yet. I did try to email them but got a response saying it is invite only...

MommaBelle 11-21-2011 08:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by drthunder (Post 44970592)
Does anyone know when you get the Paypal option? I have been with Pinecone for months now and have completed about 10 surveys / pt's but have not gotten the invite email yet. I did try to email them but got a response saying it is invite only...
really? I have had the paypal option for over a year, I believe I just switched right over from checks to paypal...

thehip 11-21-2011 08:30 PM
Interesting, I thought they got rid of checks altogether. Do not know why they are wasting money printing and mailing checks still.

Nebulizah 11-22-2011 12:29 AM
I've been with them for about 6 months and have had PayPal for about the past 4... I recall them sending me an email letting me know about the option... didn't see it when I initially signed up so I got paper checks for the first two months.

As far as a survey not even hosted by Pinecone, I haven't seen any of those either. If I do, I'll probably just exit out of it.. not worth the time.

WooHooGuy 11-22-2011 11:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by drthunder (Post 44970592)
Does anyone know when you get the Paypal option? I have been with Pinecone for months now and have completed about 10 surveys / pt's but have not gotten the invite email yet. I did try to email them but got a response saying it is invite only...
Wow, that's interesting PineCone replied to you and said the Paypal payment option is only through invite. I've been doing the little Pinecone surveys for 2 years now and don't even remember when they switched me to Paypal option but it's been a long time for me now. Here's to your getting that special invite soon and if not, at least you are still earning and just takes longer to get that check in the mail.

WooHooGuy 11-22-2011 12:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kbenson (Post 44915112)
Took a survey from them yesterday- Typical survey takes 20 minutes on average and pays $3 each.
This one took over 1 hour!
Yikes! Most of Pinecone studies I received only used to take the 20 min average yet I've also been experiencing their 'newer' survey environments for some of their surveys and those have taken longer. An entire hour for only $3 is just adding insult to injury.
I continue doing their little surveys though as they send them on a regular basis now and although I appreciate the extra earnings from them along with the several back to back product trials Ive been accepted into now, their flat rate $3 pay for everything, including two product trials that require 3 - 6 weeks of my time is really not at all equal to the time and effort most of us give them. Oh, I have to go now, I just got a new email survey invite for an onilne survey that will take me 2 hours and pay me $1.50. :D

drthunder 11-22-2011 04:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by WooHooGuy (Post 44998517)
Wow, that's interesting PineCone replied to you and said the Paypal payment option is only through invite. I've been doing the little Pinecone surveys for 2 years now and don't even remember when they switched me to Paypal option but it's been a long time for me now. Here's to your getting that special invite soon and if not, at least you are still earning and just takes longer to get that check in the mail.
Quote:
Originally Posted by MommaBelle (Post 44970742)
really? I have had the paypal option for over a year, I believe I just switched right over from checks to paypal...
Thanks for the replies. Basically having the Paypal option would be a lot more convenient instead of having to cash $3 checks. It even costs them more money having to print and mail them out so i don't understand why the option isn't available. When i login under member profiles it says if you have received the email invitation enter your email for the Paypal payments. I did enter my email for that but it never worked. After that i sent an email and i got that reply saying it's invitation only.

thehip 11-28-2011 06:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sunfire61 (Post 45010892)
Quote from bar10der :
Got this email from PC the other day:

PineCone Research is still looking for new members, specifically for households who identify as being of Hispanic/Latino descent. We are offering select members the opportunity to recommend membership to a friend or relative who is NOT a member of their household

If you know someone that fits the criteria and wants to join, I'll be happy to forward the email to them.
Please send to George Lopez. I hear he is looking for work.

Shellac 01-25-2012 01:34 PM
I received an email today saying I haven't been completing my surveys. The thing is I do them the day they come in and I'm pretty sure I haven't skipped any. Did anyone else get this email?

wheresmycape 01-25-2012 02:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shellac (Post 47169540)
I received an email today saying I haven't been completing my surveys. The thing is I do them the day they come in and I'm pretty sure I haven't skipped any. Did anyone else get this email?
Me too and I did 2 of them last week!

Shellac 01-25-2012 02:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wheresmycape (Post 47170674)
Me too and I did 2 of them last week!
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one. It might be some kind of problem at their end. I emailed about it but have not heard back. Will update when I do.

picturethis622 01-26-2012 09:27 AM
I miss the $5 surveys

Shellac 01-26-2012 05:12 PM
I received a response which says that the original email saying I had missed surveys was sent in error.

tyr888 01-26-2012 10:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by finzz2dlft (Post 42552312)
This is a reminder that, per SD rules and also Pinecone's request, that there is to be no referrals discussion, requests for referrals, PMing of referrals, etc. Any posts discusssing referrals will be removed. Thank you!
isn't this post irrelevant, given that pinecone doesn't even HAVE a referral system?

finzz2dlft 01-27-2012 07:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyr888 (Post 47212684)
isn't this post irrelevant, given that pinecone doesn't even HAVE a referral system?

No. As per the first posts in this thread:

SD has had a problem with getting in trouble with survey companies. Majority of those companies, especially the larger ones, do not like their survey to be posted on sites such as SD. Mainly because people will see the links here, see the qualification guidelines, and lie to get accepted. That skews their results & target pool. From there, we get letters, emails, and PMs requesting that their information is removed & blocked on our site.

brcklyr111 01-28-2012 02:06 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by finzz2dlft (Post 47237236)
No. As per the first posts in this thread:

SD has had a problem with getting in trouble with survey companies. Majority of those companies, especially the larger ones, do not like their survey to be posted on sites such as SD. Mainly because people will see the links here, see the qualification guidelines, and lie to get accepted. That skews their results & target pool. From there, we get letters, emails, and PMs requesting that their information is removed & blocked on our site.

yes ,some people here give to much info at times about specifics.

brcklyr111 01-28-2012 02:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyr888 (Post 47212684)
isn't this post irrelevant, given that pinecone doesn't even HAVE a referral system?
actually they DO have a referal
i get emails from them periodicaly with a link to invite friends and family to join.
thier is no ongoing referal program .

finzz2dlft 01-28-2012 08:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by brcklyr111 (Post 47241840)
yes ,some people here give to much info at times about specifics.
Quote:
Originally Posted by brcklyr111 (Post 47241854)
actually they DO have a referal
i get emails from them periodicaly with a link to invite friends and family to join.
thier is no ongoing referal program .

:iagree: with both. Mods very frequently are alerted to this thread for removal of email referral discussions.

brcklyr111 01-29-2012 01:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by finzz2dlft (Post 47256382)
:iagree: with both. Mods very frequently are alerted to this thread for removal of email referral discussions.

its nice to see you in the threads more often.it really does help tone down some of the 'borderline '" accrptable chatter about PT's and survey content

finzz2dlft 01-29-2012 06:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by brcklyr111 (Post 47260396)
its nice to see you in the threads more often.it really does help tone down some of the 'borderline '" accrptable chatter about PT's and survey content

Thank you! And for what it's worth, I lurk here daily. I may not always post, but I check in all of the time to see what is going on.

If anyone ever has a question, needs help, sees something that needs a mod's attention, etc, feel free to mod alert it, or PM me or one of the other mods. There is generally always someone available.

tyr888 02-01-2012 09:27 PM
so if they do have a referral system, what does the referrer get?

Shellac 02-01-2012 09:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyr888 (Post 47368188)
so if they do have a referral system, what does the referrer get?
I don't think they get anything. I've gotten emails asking me to refer people but wasn't offered anything in exchange. I think the just don't want it mentioned here because they are often looking for specific types of people and they don't want people lying to join.

dvschic 02-02-2012 10:58 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyr888 (Post 47368188)
so if they do have a referral system, what does the referrer get?
you get the joy of sharing pinecone with other family members and friends.

Raybombay 02-17-2012 02:18 PM
So I was just thinking the other day how it's odd that I haven't had any new surveys from Pinecone for a few weeks now and then all of the sudden today I get 5 of them, most titled "Deadline Approaching" "Last Day to Complete" "Final Chance" even though this is the first time I've been contacted about any of these surveys. I double checked my spam folder to make sure I wasn't missing their emails somehow, but everything seems to be ok on my end...:confused:

Anyone else having similar problems with Pinecone?

roushdealer 02-17-2012 02:48 PM
Does anyone know what demographics pinecone is looking for right now? Can someone PM me?

rachelh2977 02-17-2012 03:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raybombay (Post 47786262)
So I was just thinking the other day how it's odd that I haven't had any new surveys from Pinecone for a few weeks now and then all of the sudden today I get 5 of them, most titled "Deadline Approaching" "Last Day to Complete" "Final Chance" even though this is the first time I've been contacted about any of these surveys. I double checked my spam folder to make sure I wasn't missing their emails somehow, but everything seems to be ok on my end...:confused:

Anyone else having similar problems with Pinecone?
Same thing has been happening to me. I also completed 2 and then got the reminder email that the deadline was approaching, I had to email them to make sure they received my completed surveys.

achris 02-18-2012 10:21 AM
wow how do some of you get several surveys and PT a week? I'm lucky to get 2 surveys from them a month.

Scampsters 02-18-2012 10:32 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raybombay (Post 47786262)
So I was just thinking the other day how it's odd that I haven't had any new surveys from Pinecone for a few weeks now and then all of the sudden today I get 5 of them, most titled "Deadline Approaching" "Last Day to Complete" "Final Chance" even though this is the first time I've been contacted about any of these surveys. I double checked my spam folder to make sure I wasn't missing their emails somehow, but everything seems to be ok on my end...:confused:

Anyone else having similar problems with Pinecone?
Yes they dropped me without even giving me the courtesy of telling me.After 5 years of being a panelist. I only found out because i shot them off an email asking why no survey invites were coming my way. They told me something like they had enough panelists with the same demographic as me. I think it was the fact that when they asked panelists what level was still acceptible to lower compensation to for surveys. I told them i wouldnt do it for sweepstakes. So alot of people getting $5 a survey got dropped.
Quote:
Originally Posted by achris (Post 47804786)
wow how do some of you get several surveys and PT a week? I'm lucky to get 2 surveys from them a month.
because h does the ones that are for sweepstake entries only

penguinlover 02-19-2012 02:04 AM
I just finished a test study PC set up at a facilty I got paid $75 for less then an hour of my time. I am in the same area as PC I see it all the time but the test was Cincinnati, OH not far from me or them. I just thought I would put it out there is anyone was thinking of doing this test. I had to wear an EEG cap and they do put a conditioner in your hair for the electodrodes. but it was really easy. As all things PC were not allowed to talk about what we did or saw but if anyone had any other questions feel free to PM me.

*You have to qualify on your own I can't help you with that part*

drthunder 02-21-2012 10:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by achris (Post 47804786)
wow how do some of you get several surveys and PT a week? I'm lucky to get 2 surveys from them a month.
I have only been invited to 1 PT so far out of about 20 studies... bad luck i guess.

Quote:
Originally Posted by rachelh2977 (Post 47788280)
Same thing has been happening to me. I also completed 2 and then got the reminder email that the deadline was approaching, I had to email them to make sure they received my completed surveys.
I have a similar issue as well. I was finishing a 2 part study and on the very last page i got an error. Sent an email, they said everything is completed... however i am still receiving reminder emails every other day.

TattyBear 03-21-2012 03:10 PM
I WISH I could talk about the survey I just finished taking for Pinecone!! I have a feeling if you took the same one you're going to know which one I'm talking about :blush2: :lol: - In the many many years of participating in Pinecone never had one quit like this one........(Hope I get the PT for it :lmao:)

Nebulizah 03-21-2012 07:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TattyBear (Post 48646844)
I WISH I could talk about the survey I just finished taking for Pinecone!! I have a feeling if you took the same one you're going to know which one I'm talking about :blush2: :lol: - In the many many years of participating in Pinecone never had one quit like this one........(Hope I get the PT for it :lmao:)
Interesting.. I took one today, but I highly doubt it's the one you're referring to.

Everydayhurts 03-24-2012 03:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TattyBear (Post 48646844)
I WISH I could talk about the survey I just finished taking for Pinecone!! I have a feeling if you took the same one you're going to know which one I'm talking about :blush2: :lol: - In the many many years of participating in Pinecone never had one quit like this one........(Hope I get the PT for it :lmao:)
At first I thought I knew what you are talking about, but it seems your's was an actual product survey. I just got the weirdest household questions survey from them. The questions got super personal and the wording was really unprofessional. I have a feeling they got hacked. I didn't continue after a certain point.

Nebulizah 03-24-2012 03:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Everydayhurts (Post 48723901)
At first I thought I knew what you are talking about, but it seems your's was an actual product survey. I just got the weirdest household questions survey from them. The questions got super personal and the wording was really unprofessional. I have a feeling they got hacked. I didn't continue after a certain point.
You should email them and let us know what they say.

TattyBear 03-24-2012 04:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Everydayhurts (Post 48723901)
At first I thought I knew what you are talking about, but it seems your's was an actual product survey. I just got the weirdest household questions survey from them. The questions got super personal and the wording was really unprofessional. I have a feeling they got hacked. I didn't continue after a certain point.
Yes, mine was for an actual product survey (not an after trying the PT survey) where I was paid $3 to take it, not a household question one. Before I took the paid survey I was sent a very personal household question one as well and the next day received the survey for it.

Last week I was paid $9 for 3 surveys, never had that happen before either.

Everydayhurts 03-24-2012 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nebulizah (Post 48724295)
You should email them and let us know what they say.
I did. :nod:

soxandpats2004 03-26-2012 09:55 PM
I hadn't gotten anything in awhile and got 6 in the last 2 weeks. I already got paid for each. That has to be a first.
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I WISH I could talk about the survey I just finished taking for Pinecone!! I have a feeling if you took the same one you're going to know which one I'm talking about - In the many many years of participating in Pinecone never had one quit like this one........(Hope I get the PT for it )
I think I got the same one. ;)

thehip 03-27-2012 08:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by soxandpats2004 (Post 48776919)
I hadn't gotten anything in awhile and got 6 in the last 2 weeks. I already got paid for each. That has to be a first.
Same here. No idea what is going on. I probably only got six in the the previous 4 months up until a few weeks ago.

TattyBear 06-12-2012 05:03 PM
Never had 2 PT's arrive a few days apart from Pinecone before and survey's are every week for me now. Rcv'd a PT last Friday and one today.

smidge1 06-12-2012 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TattyBear (Post 50926196)
Never had 2 PT's arrive a few days apart from Pinecone before and survey's are every week for me now. Rcv'd a PT last Friday and one today.
cool..................

NathanOfLight 06-12-2012 05:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scampsters (Post 47804942)
Yes they dropped me without even giving me the courtesy of telling me.After 5 years of being a panelist. I only found out because i shot them off an email asking why no survey invites were coming my way. They told me something like they had enough panelists with the same demographic as me. I think it was the fact that when they asked panelists what level was still acceptible to lower compensation to for surveys. I told them i wouldnt do it for sweepstakes. So alot of people getting $5 a survey got dropped.

because h does the ones that are for sweepstake entries only
I used to do it for $5/survey too, and I voiced that I wasn't thrilled with sweepstakes either, but I'm still on the panel. I haven't gotten a PT from them in a loooong time, but I get surveys fairly frequently.

FVBuddy 06-18-2012 11:21 AM
Wow, almost 3 months elapsed between posts. Shows how lame PC is, and how uninterested people are in them anymore. I stopped doing surveys with them when (a) the qualification surveys started taking > 5 minutes, (b) I was disqualified more often than not in these surveys, and (c) They lowered the compensation to $3.

bamachiqa 06-18-2012 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by FVBuddy (Post 51055014)
Wow, almost 3 months elapsed between posts. Shows how lame PC is, and how uninterested people are in them anymore. I stopped doing surveys with them when (a) the qualification surveys started taking > 5 minutes, (b) I was disqualified more often than not in these surveys, and (c) They lowered the compensation to $3.
I have never been disqualified from one of their surveys. I didn't realize you could? I joined after they changed it to $3. Would much prefer $5 obviously but do sometimes get great PT's.

Tom950 06-18-2012 12:15 PM
I usually get 1 survey per day from them and never DQ'd. $3/ea

tyr888 06-18-2012 12:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bamachiqa (Post 51055676)
I have never been disqualified from one of their surveys. I didn't realize you could? I joined after they changed it to $3. Would much prefer $5 obviously but do sometimes get great PT's.
it's not that you get disqualified, but when they send the screener surveys, the ones that end in 3001, that determines which surveys you will and won't get.

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Originally Posted by Tom950 (Post 51056458)
I usually get 1 survey per day from them and never DQ'd. $3/ea
wow, the most i ever got was 5 in a month, how long have you been getting 1 per day?

smidge1 06-18-2012 03:47 PM
i get 2-3 a week just got $3.00 again today.

sportsdoll 06-18-2012 04:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 51061366)
i get 2-3 a week just got $3.00 again today.
They like old goats!

smidge1 06-18-2012 04:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsdoll (Post 51062338)
They like old goats!
hey what can i say.

rayvn73 06-19-2012 10:40 AM
I wish they did still have the $5 surveys, kind of a bummer that they are all $3 now, but I have done a lot of online surveys, some of which led to product tests (some really cool ones, too!), and I have never had a bad experience with them. I don't get emails from them daily, but several times a week. They pay via PayPal VERY quickly, often paying the next day, so I don't really have anything bad to say about them.

marric 06-20-2012 07:06 AM
I am lucky to get 2 a month and maybe 1 product to test a year. But hey I sure can use those $3.

PhillyBruh 06-28-2012 01:06 AM
I've never heard of being disqualified from a Pinecone Survey. If they send it you qualify was my thinking. Needless to say I enjoy seeing their invites in my inbox since my perception is a quick $3 bucks, that was until the other day however when a certain "name won't be mentioned survey" from them was in my inbox and it took me nearly 25 minutes to complete the survey. I'm glad that I actually got the product today but I'm not used to their surveys being that long in length. Also the survey they sent me today only took 10 minutes. Seems like things are changing once again at Pinecone.

TattyBear 06-29-2012 06:58 AM
Look for another Pinecone survey email. Rather long one but hoping I get the PT for this one.

TattyBear 08-01-2012 01:38 PM
Check your emails, had 3 "I AGREE" surveys come through today.

rayvn73 08-01-2012 06:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by smidge1 (Post 51061366)
i get 2-3 a week just got $3.00 again today.
I love them, I think they are one of the best out there, they pay just a little bit, but they pay me via paypal VERY quickly, and I have gotten to try/taste all KINDS of cool things this year

MIAMIGUY305 08-01-2012 06:25 PM
I've been with them for almost 4 years now. I receive about 2 paid surveys per month. Some lead to testing products for another $3. Out of the four years, I've only tested a whole pizza and a teeth whitening kit.

WooHooGuy 08-02-2012 09:00 PM
I received a couple of new one's from them this week. They're still a good company in my book.

TattyBear 08-03-2012 12:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TattyBear (Post 52123308)
Check your emails, had 3 "I AGREE" surveys come through today.
This has to be one of the fastest companies. Today I received 2 product tests out of the 3 survey's I took on Wed. Happy to get in on these.

kbenson 08-03-2012 02:16 PM
Yes pinecone one of the very few which do not DQ at the end of the survey, and you know what the reward will be.

GreysFan 08-06-2012 02:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rayvn73 (Post 52135488)
they pay me via paypal VERY quickly, and I have gotten to try/taste all KINDS of cool things this year
+1!! Yum!

Diamonique 01-28-2013 05:14 AM
I'm trying to get in again and keep missing their open sign-ups.

FireRockss 01-29-2013 02:04 PM
i can never find that mysterious banner to sign up again either :(
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Originally Posted by Diamonique (Post 57182152)
I'm trying to get in again and keep missing their open sign-ups.

Nebulizah 01-29-2013 02:22 PM
Been a slow couple weeks here.

TattyBear 01-29-2013 02:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebulizah (Post 57222084)
Been a slow couple weeks here.
I just did a survey a couple days ago, paid today. First survey of the new year for me, slow.

Raybombay 01-30-2013 12:46 PM
Not liking this new points payment system at all...:mad:


Edit: Just found the cash option. Thank goodness, the merchandise offers left a lot to be desired...

Diamonique 01-30-2013 12:51 PM
What point system?

Raybombay 01-30-2013 01:31 PM
Got an email about it a few days ago:
Quote:
Dear Panelist,

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new incentive plan to provide additional flexibility for your payment redemption. Soon you will start receiving points for each survey you complete. The points can be redeemed for cash or for items from our website. The value of the points will be equivalent to what you currently receive in cash.

With this change, you will have the option to redeem your points for merchandise after completion of one study or to save the points to redeem a larger item from the website. If you choose the cash-out option you are able to do the same. You can redeem your cash after one survey or you can accumulate points over a period of time and redeem them for a larger check at a later time.

We are happy to be able to add options to your rewards experience. You will receive an email confirmation in the near future to confirm when the transition is complete.

Thank you for your continued interest in our panel and we look forward to being able to include you in future surveys.

Have a great day!

Karen Scott

Diamonique 01-30-2013 01:36 PM
Whoa...

Then comes the ultimatum to take the points option or quit I bet.

bamachiqa 01-30-2013 01:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raybombay (Post 57247106)
Got an email about it a few days ago:

Noooooooooooooooooo!!

fredandbetty 01-30-2013 01:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Diamonique (Post 57247228)
Whoa...

Then comes the ultimatum to take the points option or quit I bet.
This is what I got today:

Dear Panelist,

This e-mail is to confirm that your transition to PineCone's points payment with cash-out option is complete and effective upon completion of your next survey.

You will now have the ability to redeem points for rewards or continue to receive cash with the cash-out option.


To learn more about your rewards, you may follow the attached link. 　


removed link




Thank you for your continued interest in our panel and we look forward to being able to include you in future surveys.

Have a great day!

Karen Scott

Tom950 01-30-2013 07:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Diamonique (Post 57247228)
Whoa...

Then comes the ultimatum to take the points option or quit I bet.

you can choose points or payout

sunninjimmy 01-31-2013 08:49 AM
I'll be choosing the cash payout. Just wondering if we still can cash out after each survey like we used to or if they'll make a minimum payout. Hoping they'll leave well enough alone!

irishsoccermbw 01-31-2013 07:42 PM
I can't believe I've been doing Pinecone Surveys for...hmmm 5 years? If they take away the post survey payouts and switch to points I'm out.

Pinceone (and other survey sites) helped me pay for gas when I was a freshman in undergrad. Wow.

NathanOfLight 02-01-2013 12:49 AM
No email for me. Still getting Paypal next day.

BransonBel 02-01-2013 10:03 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NathanOfLight (Post 57286134)
No email for me. Still getting Paypal next day.
Me too! Strange...

TheMagician007 02-01-2013 12:41 PM
No email for me either. Should be expecting a payment any minute now.


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