Super Members - How DO you do it?

[ShanPooh]

Alright SMs, how DO you get there?

So far, I'm just under $56 for this quarter - trying for surveys almost every day, paid clicks, scratch off, paid e-mails, a bit of shopping, and a free offer when I'm feeling brave.

I've heard some people can make it doing nothing but surveys (either very lucky or in the perfect demographics)
Some folks probably shop more often than I do online.
Others do lots of free offers.

So what's your Super Member formula?

[askomsky]

Survey's, I usually get one DS a day. They must love my demographics bc it's not usually too hard for me. (Knock on wood!) .90*30=27.00 a month throw in a $2 bonus and at 3 months your only $13 shy of SM status. DH usually gets an SM survey 6-7 days a week at .60, OTX isnt' as nice but still 3-4 times a week on a good week. THe DS is the only survey I really try for, unless there's a contest. If I have a lot going on and a tough time getting the other two I don't sweat it.

I try SOME freebies that look like they're working for others and I do shop online when I find a better deal.

There are also some offers out there that are worth it, like the bookcloseouts.com, Vista Print, double day etc that have a higher payout.

[spring]

Survey's, I usually get one DS a day. They must love my demographics bc it's not usually too hard for me. (Knock on wood!) .90*30=27.00 a month throw in a $2 bonus and at 3 months your only $13 shy of SM status. DH usually gets an SM survey 6-7 days a week at .60, OTX isnt' as nice but still 3-4 times a week on a good week. THe DS is the only survey I really try for, unless there's a contest. If I have a lot going on and a tough time getting the other two I don't sweat it.

I try SOME freebies that look like they're working for others and I do shop online when I find a better deal.

There are also some offers out there that are worth it, like the bookcloseouts.com, Vista Print, double day etc that have a higher payout.

I agree with April. I try for the DS and OTX everyday. It doesn't mean I get it everyday, but if I don't, no big deal. Every little bit adds up. I occasionally try for My Thoughts Count survey, too, if I'm lucky enough to get both a DS and an OTX survey. I rarely get all three in one day, but I'm really not as persistent as some people. Working full time puts a crimp on my Sunshining time.

I do some of the larger paid offers only if it is a product I really want. I've found Vista Print to have quality products, plus I have signed up for a book club (with minimal extras needed) and a video club because they were good deals.

I do a lot of online shopping. It is SO much more convenient than going to the stores after work. Many of the sites have low or free shipping, so there's no excuse for me not to shop this way. I think it helps me make SM much more quickly as I always check to see if SR has the merchant prior to shopping, and if they do, I shop through SR. Every little bit counts. HTH!

[sqromano]

I agree with what was already said. I try to at least get a DS every day and try for the others when possible. I am not always successful with these. I try to do offers when possible. Those credit in spurts I have found. And I do a lot of my household necessity shopping, such as drugstore items and kid shoes, because I get better deals and free shipping. I have found that every llittle bit helps.

[Arky]

For me, if I have a goal I'm working towards, I stay more motivated for my Sunshine money. I am on Sunshine every day. I always take a survey. In June, I have gotten one every day. At times I have annoyed my DH because I stay up later trying to get a survey. But I know when we get to Disney, it will be nice to have that money. I regularly check out the automatic credits thread too. There's one there now that has credited for a lot, including me.

I do very little shopping, maybe once or twice a month. Surveys and the freebie offers are the key for me.

My biggest piece of advice would be to stay persistent at it. The money is there, keep working at it.

[fanofree]

I'm at $99.95 as I type (Hope I can get that five cents.)

My SR funds are from everything available. This quarter I got about 20 DS - thats for all three months - and fewer OTX and Y2C. I am not lucky or the right demographic as far as surveys go.

I do shopping if I need something and can get it online for the same price or better than stores. I look for special payouts and free shipping offers.

And I do freebie offers. About 30% of them credit.

I work full time, so I am not on SR off and one trying things at different times of the day. Mostly, after supper, I SR while the TV is on. I think with me, it is pure stubborness. I've manged to achieve SM every quarter but my first and the survey-gate quarter. With the coming change in freebies, I don't know if I can continue to make SM, but I'll keep at it.

Keep trying!