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Count me as another person who would hate to see the surveys go away. I haven't been trying for them lately (actually have not had much time for SR at all). My life is so crazy right now and I have had to put a lot of things on hold. Once things calm down a bit I can go back to setting aside time for SR like I used to. I am hoping to still make SM for this quarter- no way I can do that without surveys.
I've been trying all day, after doing the AMP.Quote:
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
I tried until I got the no surveys available message at about 7am this morning. It went through about 4 or 5 surveys before I got that message. I just tried again and went through about 4 surveys and got the no surveys message again.
I've been trying all day as well. Tried all day yesterday atleast 10 times, and couldn't get one either day. Will keep trying but it's not even giving me many options other than I work in IT, to even choose from, on the initial page.
I tried this morning but didn't qualify for anything - I have been busy all day, but will try again after dinner!! I didn't qualify for anything yesterday - I had many options but eventually wasn't qualified for any.
karn
I got bumped from a few when I first tried early this afternoon. I did finally get one just before dinner, but there was only one choice! I have been able to get GF surveys every day, but did not receive credit for one (even though I got the congrats page) and some days have just taken a lot longer to qualify. Not sure if this is because it is the beginning of the year, but I am hoping tomorrow is easier!
I've been trying off and on all day for a ds I swear :). First day in awhile that I haven't qualified for ANY. I did just get my AMP though!
I also LOVE the surveys. They make up 90% of my earnings here, so I would hate to see them go away. I do try for all 3 just about every day, and most of the time I get them!
I tried three times throughout the day for GS and haven't had any luck :(
Better luck tomorrow!
I got AMP last night around 11:30, so I'll try later on tonight for that.
I have tried atleast three different times and can not qualify for a DS. The first time I had several options but none of them liked my qualifying answers. The second time I tried there was no options and the third time I tried one survey and got booted after I entered my zip code. I was going to give it one more shot and call it quits. Heres to hoping that they load more surveys tomorrow. I did try and finally got one.
I am probably the last one who should comment here, as I don't try as often as I should for surveys. I do like them when I have time. And I am on my computer a LOT...but not as often for long enough periods of time to continue to qualify for a survey. I rarely get one on the first or second try. Having said that, I do like to do them. I like the thought that my opinion may be helping to shape advertising and products on the market in the future. I'd be sad if they were not available anymore. I find that I do become frustrated by surveys though because it is just so hard for me to qualify most of the time...even when I am trying diligently. For me personally, it is just not a good use of my time to keep trying for a survey after a few failed attempts. I do have to take breaks from them, or I would look like this for real...:computer:
Second, I admit I only read through a few pages of posts, so I don't know if this has been asked, but I have wondered about something.
I know a lot of folks were mentioning a trifecta contest....for those who are often able to get a trifecta (I have never done it), I am wondering if it decreases your chances of getting into surveys later in that week by decreasing the pool of surveys available.
Anyway, that's just a question I have always had.
Tricia, thanks for always taking your membership into consideration and for trying to make things better...that's why I love SR.
During the months of Nov. & Dec., I did a lot better with Trifecta's. Doing the DS and AMP has no impact on each other. And you are suppose to complete the DS before you do the 2nd survey.Quote:
Originally Posted by speechteachri
I don't think it has an impact. It just determines what kind of survey that manufacturers puts out there.
I wish the 2nd Chance Drawing only went to the people that really try and take the survey's. It is sort of a bummer that everyone is thrown into the circle, whether they took the survey or not. I think we all try so hard, and it is sort of a consolation to us survey takers, when we were able to go to that particular thread and put our number in, after we tried all day to take a survey. I am a faithful survey taker, and I receive probably 80% of my earnings with survey's, and I have never won a 2nd chance survey.
The only suggestion I would have is maybe considering an increase in payout on surveys rather than the bonuses. I wonder if people who don't have any chance of making a bonus would be more inclined to take the surveys with a higher payout. Other sites do pay more for them... are they getting paid more than SR? Just a thought. Either way I always do as many as I can here.
This thread is a good reminder I need to get back in the habit!!
It is quite possible that they are getting paid more, normally the companies won't divulge that info or lie about it when we ask. We feel like people who do take the time and effort to take the surveys (even attempt them like second chance) should be rewarded as opposed to those that aren't loyal enough and do hop from site to site. On the other hand, the companies may pay them more if they have more people taking them, so we might just need more people taking them consistently to get a raise for us. We already are taking a huge hit on what we pay out for them, thats why we asked if its even worth it to keep them, because quite frankly, with the payouts and bonuses, they aren't very profitable to us. I can tell you that other companies won't go to them with complaints and get the money for their members though like Tricia does.Quote:
Originally Posted by 3dog2kidmom
Sometimes it does just take a little reminder and effort, especially after the holidays to get back into routine, like my exercising :(
Alot of companies also pay a lot less. SR offers the best customer service. I"ve tried some other sites and I like this one the best. I love the forum. Granted, there was a little dry spell in the last few weeks, but I've gotten a trifecta the last two days. Things are looking up!
How many people would rather see an increase of 10 cents in the per survey rate but no more survey bonuses?
Each or one in particular?
Probably Greenfield since that is the one that people seem to be complaining about most.Quote:
Originally Posted by secretmoney
I'd be happy with $.10 more on GF! If i get 1 DS a day, that's $3.00 more a month instead of the $2.00 bonus!
I'm fine with GF....it's AMP that is driving me batty this month.:computer:
That answer last month would be "survey bonus"!Quote:
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
That answer this month, since I've had troubles getting the 28, is 10 cents!
:p
But I don't want you guys to hurt yourselves by putting out more than you're taking in. You've already increased the DS payout quite a bit since I started in, what, early '07 or so. And if that's a stretch for you, that's not fun to think about. (though if I could get DH to be sure to do his ordering from amazon through you consistently that could help you out!)
I'm looking hard at the data, but I will put something new in place for February for sure. Right now I am looking at a test of eliminating the bonuses but bumping up the AMP to .20 cents to match the GF. That way, because they credit hourly, you always know if you need to try another one pretty quickly. And it would make the value of each of the surveys the same so there would not be a reason to try one more than another (except that we CAN challenge GF problems and CANNOT challenge AMP problems).
I would probably get about the same either way. However, I don't want SR to put youselves in jeopardy. I love it here and I wouldn't want to lose surveys or SR. I'll be happy either way. Thanks for thinking of us.
I like the bonuses, it keeps me motivated.Quote:
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
I would love the increased payout. My only chance ever to get a survey bonus is if you give one that combines DS and AMP, and even then it is really hard for me to get the bonus. There is no way I am getting it this month. But the increased payout would be really beneficial for me!Quote:
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
I vote for the increased 10¢Quote:
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
I do like the bonuses and how they vary and change. I would be happy with either or though.
I would probably be more inclined to vote for the increase. I like the bonus and usually get at least one, but the extra money is nice even if I don't make the bonus. I am still motivated to do surveys even without the bonus.
I'd probably vote for the increase, but I also like the bonuses when they have several different levels. Being at WDW this month and not having much survey luck, I am nowhere near the 28 bonus, and the 56 bonus was unattainable before the month started since I knew I would be out of town for a few days. I preferred the old bonuses that started at $1 for 8 or 10 surveys (or whatever number makes sense), but got proportionally bigger for those who were able to get a lot of surveys that month. Even including the AMP surveys, getting 28 surveys a month can be hard for some of us, although I usually do much better than I have this month.
since i never get enough surveys to get the bonus, i would love the increased payout as well!
ive been kinda losing motivation with surveys lately, but hopefully things will change soon.
I think the increase is the better choice, trying to get 56 is just impossible. Mainly on the weekends, expecially towards the end of the month on both of them, it is impossible to get them. If you increase people that do not get the bonus would be more willing to spend the time.
Jtowner
Another vote for an increase. The last time I received a bonus was when there was a three or four level bonus and you could receive a bonus for something like 10 or 15 surveys. I'm excited if I get 10 GF surveys a month.
Trying an increase in AMP for February sounds interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
I got a late start for surveys this month. But since the 8th, I've gotten 11 GS and 7 AMP. Not bad ;)
Thanks for looking out for us and keeping things interesting :D
me too! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by fanofree
im just thinking, is there any way to increase odds of getting a survey? or is that on greenfields part? if more participants in each area were allowed, alot more of us would be able to get surveys more regularly & become more motivated, which im sure = more overall participation, which is good.
I enjoy the surveys, when I qualify, and they are pretty much what I use this site for. An increase for February will be great :thanks:.
This is totally done by Greenfield. The best that I can do is always be ready and waiting every time they announce a special survey so that I can get it out there for our members before it fills up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Claiken
I meant to say thank you SR for the AMP increase for this month! I was able to get one today, and I am hoping I will have luck this month!
Thank you for the AMP increase. I just took one and am looking forward to the nearly dollar bump in my account.
FYI--I was having horrible issues at the end of last week and the weekend where I kept getting kicked out of AMP. I had to put my info in again only to be kicked out during the first couple of questions. I usually got kicked out when I said I wasn't hispanic or that my 4 year old was a girl!?! The issue seems to be resolved today for anyone else who was having those problems. I was able to get into the 2nd survey and wasn't kicked out at all.
Thanks again!
I have to say the 1.80 in my account intregues me. I was successful yesterday and today I will see in about 15 minutes I think. It is a nice boost to going to Disney. I have been really into trying to go for free this year.
I am excited about the bump for the AMP surveys. I have a harder time getting an AMP than a DS so it makes me more likely to keep trying!
Thanks SR!
Please don't take them away! I am just getting the hang of it!! :banana:
I just wish i could qualify for amp.
i just get the dailies and once in a while the 50 cent ones