Valued Opinions

[Rashresh]

Valued Opinions is a good site that offers cash for suveys, mostly 0.50 - 5.00 . I get 3-5 surveys every month

As a member of Valued Opinions you will be invited to participate in various surveys matching your current interests. For each survey you complete, you will receive a reward, typically between $2 and $5 and up to $50 for specialist surveys which will be credited to your Valued Opinions account within 28 days. Money is given in exchange for your opinions and will be stored in your account until you are able to redeem your rewards.

The value of the rewards varies per survey and will be stated clearly on your invitation. Once your account reaches $20 you will be able to redeem your reward in the form of a gift certificate.

[LapisLee]

How did I overlook Valued Opinions (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php) for so long? They are certaintly one of the best, most legitimate survey companys that pay in $10 Amazon gift certificates. I have earned $27.40 and cashed out once since February, 2008. More information.

Valued Opinions is a service which rewards you for taking part in market research surveys. It is your opportunity to shape the future of industries and the development of new products. Valued Opinions is made up of a select group of people from specialized backgrounds, all of whom share a desire to both help improve the landscape of their industries and to drive the development of better consumer products and services.

Valued Opinions is owned by Research Now, a leading online fieldwork and panel specialist. Our mission for this panel is highly practical, with quality and trust at the forefront of our business, we seek to create a problem-solving think tank which can provide actionable feedback for the business community.

Where do you fit in?

As a member of the Valued Opinions panel, you will become one of a select group of influencers. Through the panel, you have a platform to share your views on business issues you experience and products you use.

Commitment to quality and trust.

Valued Opinions is a trustworthy provider of market research focused on delivering quality data. We are a member of ESOMAR (The World Association of Market Research Professionals) which is an organization demonstrating its commitment to high standards in online fieldwork and panel building and a company partner of the MRS (market Research Society). Valued Opinions is also a member of the AMA (American Marketing Association) and is a BBB accredited business.

Service (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=22)

Valued Opinions is a service where you get paid for giving your honest opinions about products and services. It works because your views are valuable to companies who want to understand what their customers think, and they are prepared to reward you for your time.

The Valued Opinions team consists of highly professional, online fieldwork specialists that are dedicated to providing the highest-quality. This ensures that you will receive premium-quality surveys and be rewarded for your time and opinions without delay. In addition, this ensures that if you ever have an inquiry, you can contact us (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=12) and we will reply promptly.

How does it work?

3 easy steps:

Step 1: Register your details. Fill in a few details about yourself to start receiving surveys
Step 2: Complete the survey online. Simply complete the survey and submit your responses.
Step 3: Choose your reward. Once your account has been credited with $20 you can redeem the reward of your choice

Rewards (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=19)

Time is precious and your views are important to us. We therefore reward you for taking the time to provide your opinions on business issues you experience and on products you use. As a member of Valued Opinions you will be invited to participate in various surveys matching your current interests. For each survey you complete, you will receive a reward, typically between $2 and $5 and up to $50 for specialist surveys which will be credited to your Valued Opinions account within 28 days. Money is given in exchange for your opinions and will be stored in your account until you are able to redeem your rewards. The value of the rewards varies per survey and will be stated clearly on your invitation. Once your account reaches $20 you will be able to redeem your reward in the form of a gift certificate.

Sweepstakes (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=15)

As a new joiner you will automatically be entered into our sweepstake to win Apple's newly launched mobile phone. Get paid to take part in research, and stand a chance to win an iPhone. What could be more straightforward? To join all you have to do is answer a few questions about yourself so that we can invite you to take part in relevant research! We do not pass on any personal information to third parties.

Official rules available here (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=6).

**The lucky winner of the iPhone sweepstakes for May 31st 2008 is Marilyn H. from Oregon!*

FAQs (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=13)

Terms and Conditions (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=9)

Privacy Policy (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=8)

Legal Information (http://www.valuedopinions.com/index.php?id=7)

Email inquiries to: inquiries@valuedopinions.com

My survey and payment history:

Vouchers issued history

Issue date Voucher Value Details
6/16/2008 $20 Amazon.com gift card $20.00 ZDBX-NRPM3Q-JNGR

Your reward history

7/9/2008 Consumer Goods $4.00
7/4/2008 Technology $3.00
6/16/2008 Rewards Payout (Amazon Vouchers) $-20.00
6/9/2008 Alcoholic Beverages $0.50
5/12/2008 Computers $3.00
5/8/2008 Social Research $8.00
5/6/2008 Entertainment $1.00
4/4/2008 Wine $2.00
3/26/2008 Media Profiler Survey $1.00
2/28/2008 Social Research $2.00
2/18/2008 Personal Care $2.90
Total: $7.40

[eddieMX07]

I have been a member of Valued Opinion for over six months now and I have made a good amount of cash with them. I will redeem a Amazon gift card when I reach the $30.

5/30/2008 Technology $1.50
5/29/2008 Entertainment $2.00
5/22/2008 Education $2.00
5/12/2008 Technology $2.00
5/12/2008 Consumer Study $2.00
5/6/2008 Communicaton $2.00
5/6/2008 Entertainment $1.00
4/21/2008 Nature $2.00
4/8/2008 Video Games $0.50
4/3/2008 Telecommunication $1.50
3/27/2008 Food $5.00
3/26/2008 Media Profiler Survey $1.00
2/21/2008 Phones $1.00
2/19/2008 Technology $1.00
2/19/2008 Personal Care $1.00
2/19/2008 Electronics $3.00
Total: $28.50

[LapisLee]

Nice job Eddie! You have what Valued Opinions is looking for!

[maplaver]

7/29/2008 Consumer Goods $3.00
7/28/2008 Consumer goods $3.00
7/28/2008 Travel $1.50
7/3/2008 Consumer Goods $3.00
5/22/2008 tbc $4.00
Total: $14.50

[maplaver]

I cashed out today for the 1st time:

Hello MAPLAVER,


Thank you for placing your voucher order!

We would like to confirm that on 30/8/2008 you ordered the following voucher:

1 x $20 Macy’s gift card

Which will be sent to the following address within the next 28 days:

XXX

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation and hope that you continue to enjoy your time with Valued Opinions!

Kind regards,

Isabel
The Valued Opinions Team

[LapisLee]

Your task:

You have been specially chosen to help us understand how brands reach you. What you tell us will influence the type of advertising and marketing activity we do in the future.

For the next 7 days we would like you to become a researcher on the following brands: LG, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Sharp and any other TV brand you come across.

Every time you see, hear or experience anything to do with any of these brands as you go through your normal daily routine we would like you to text us and answer 4 simple questions.

The questions:

1. Which brand was it?

2. Where did you see, hear or experience it?

3. How did it make you feel?

4. How likely are you to purchase the brand?

Making life easy

When you text us, all you need to do is send us a text with the 2 letters and 2 numbers that correspond with the answers to the four questions. To make things as simple as possible we will send you a text with a reminder for the codes that you just reply to. During the week you will also receive reminder texts from us about the survey and to visit your online diary every other day.

The code text from us will look like this:

BRAND A)LG B)Sony C)Samsung D)Panasonic E)Sharp F)Other OCCASION A) Billboard/poster B) Newspaper/Magazine C) TV ad D) In the News E )Internet F) In Store G) Shop Window H) Conversation I) In a public place J) Mail K) Leaflet/brochure L) At someone's home M)sponsorship N) Radio O) Other FEEL 1)Very negative 2)Fairly negative 3)Neutral 4)Fairly positive 5)Very positive PURCHASE 1) Put me off buying 2) Unlikely to buy 3)Might buy 4)Definitely want to buy

So if you saw a Samsung TV ad on TV and it made you feel very positive as you are thinking of buying a Samsung, you might text: CC53

We are not just interested in what you are experiencing but when you experience it too, so please send us a text as close to the experience as possible. We will take this from the time you send the text. If you forget to text and realise later just send a text straightaway. Better late than never!

The online diary: www.mysmsdiary.org

We've set up an online diary which will record the texts that you send us and allow you to give us a little more information and comment about what you experienced.

You'll also be able to upload a photo if you took one. For every photo you upload, we'll give you an additional $0.20 reward.

Note when you have been in store and noticed TV's

You could earn extra money by giving us a call on this number 212 796 6572 each time you go in to a store and notice TV's. You will earn and extra $3 for every call you make about a different shopping experience which resulted in you seeing or buying a TV. This number is a local call, but if you would like to avoid any cost of the call you can hang up after a few rings and you will be called back immediately, so you won't be charged for making the call. The telephone interview will take less than 5 minutes of your time.

IMPORTANT: If you make a call on 212 796 6572, please make sure it is from the cell number you have provided us. This will identify you so we can get the reimbursement accordingly.

Taking pictures

We are really interested in seeing the things you have texted us about. Please take as clear a picture as possible so we can see what you are describing. Also we are interested in a picture of you, if you are up for sending us one, so we can get to know you a bit better! You will be able to upload your pictures or email them to us, but please don't use MMS as it doesn't work with our system.

Please note that if you send us your photo, we may use it, along with your responses to this survey, to illustrate the findings of the survey in presentations to our clients. We would also like to add that your photos will only be used internally and not publicly. By sending us the photo you will be presumed to have given consent to this.

There is more information about everything in the Frequently Asked Questions document which you can download by clicking here. We will also send you an email which will include a link to download the FAQ.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q) I'm not sure which letter to use for the occasion:

A) Please choose one of the following which most closely matches where you saw the activity

A) Billboard / Poster A poster or billboard that you see in the street, on the bus, on a train or somewhere else. Please text us on each occasion that you notice the poster, even if it's the same one that you keep passing.
B) Newspaper/Magazine Seeing an advert in a newspaper or Magazine. This could be printed in the paper or magazine itself or a loose leaflet inside it.
C) TV ad An advert that you see on TV
D) In The News Seeing/hearing/reading about the brand in the news, whether on TV, radio, in the papers or even online
E) Internet Anything you have noticed while online - you will be able to tell us more about it later in the diary
F) In Store Seeing the brand in a store or shop of any kind which includes department stores, supermarkets, etc.
G) Shop Window Seeing the brand in a shop window
H) Conversation Talking or hearing someone (including yourself) about the brand to friends, family or work colleagues. (Please don't include talking about this study!)
I) In Public Place Seeing the brand in a public place such as at work, in a bar, airport, waiting rooms, mall etc.
J) Mail If you receive something through the post or via email
K) Leaflet / Brochure Any brochures with information about the brand. This could be brochures you have picked up in store or if it came loose with a newspaper or magazine
L) At Someone's home If you noticed the brand at a friend's, relative or colleagues. Perhaps you have been watching their TV!
M) Sponsorship Seeing the brand as the sponsor of something
N) Radio Hearing an advert on the radio.
O) Other Anything else where you notice the brand that doesn't fit into any of the other categories for example seeing an ad at the movie theatre(you will get a chance to tell us more in the online diary)

Q) Do you have any examples to help explain how I decide what I should text?

A) Here are a few examples:

Example 1

You notice a really clever ad for Panasonic on the internet which you really like and makes you think about purchasing. You would text: DE53

(D for Panasonic, E for Internet, 5 for Very positive, 3 for might buy it)

In the diary you will be able to let us know exactly what it was.

Example 2

You see an ad for Philips at the movies theatre which you think is quite good, but the price was not within your budget. You would text: FO41

(F for Philips, O for Other, 4 for Fairly Positive, 1 for put me off buying)

As movie theatres are not a designated occasion, you have to use O for Other and let us know in the diary exactly what it was.

Example 3

You went to a store and noticed an LG TV with a good offer which made you feel very positive and much more inclined to buy the brand. You would text: AF54

(A for LG, F for In Store, 5 for Very Positive and 4 for definitely want to buy it)

In the diary we would ask you to specify which store it exactly was

Q) What about the online diary - how do I complete this?

A) Every other evening you are doing the survey we would like you to go online to www.mysmsdiary.org . We will send you a reminder email with a link to it.

Q) How do I log in to the online diary?

A) Your username is your cell phone number and the password is the last four digits of your cell phone number.

Q) What do I have to do when I've logged into the online diary?

A) In the diary, you will see all the texts you have sent to us. We would like you to check the details and give us any other comments about your experiences while they are still fresh in your mind. You can also upload any photos you have taken.

Q) What happens if I don't have a cell signal when I see, hear or experience something?

A) Just send us a text as soon as you are able to. You will be able to adjust the time in the diary.

Q) How many times can I Reply to the initial text message?

A) Just keep the text saved and Reply to it as many times as you need to.

Q) What if I delete the text to reply to by mistake?

A) Text RE-SEND to +9172912349 and we will send the text to you again.

Q) What is the number I need to call if I have seen TV sets in store?

A) Just give us a call on 212 796 6572 and you will get an extra $3 if you complete the short survey.

Q) What if I want to stop doing the survey?

A) We hope that you will enjoy doing it but if you want to stop you can do so at any time. Just text STOP to?. Unfortunately we won't be able to pay you if you don't complete the survey.

Q) What happens if I need some help?

A) Just email help@researchnow.co.uk with your question and we'll get back as soon as we can. If you see something in the meantime perhaps you could make a note of it so you can send us it later.

Holds the terms and conditions answers

Yes I have read the notes and understand the terms, and I am happy to text and go online every other day in the next 7 days
No I have not read the notes or I am not happy to text and go online every other day in the next 7 days

[eddieMX07]

Your task:

You have been specially chosen to help us understand how brands reach you. What you tell us will influence the type of advertising and marketing activity we do in the future.

For the next 7 days we would like you to become a researcher on the following brands: LG, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Sharp and any other TV brand you come across.

Every time you see, hear or experience anything to do with any of these brands as you go through your normal daily routine we would like you to text us and answer 4 simple questions.

I also received the same email as above, where you record all the occasions you see a certain brand. The reward for this suvey was $20. You also receive a reward for texting answers to them about the brand. I did not qualify for this surveys mostly because I did not want to qualify for this survey.

[LapisLee]

It pays $20 plus an additional $6 if you take 30 pics and another $3 for each time you call in a toll free number to report on seeing a TV in a store that you might buy.

Hi,
Thank you for agreeing to take part in our innovative new research study about how brands are communicating with people.

Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for the full briefing notes which give you more information about your job over the next 7 days, examples, notes for taking pictures or video clips and FAQs.

For the next 7 days we would like you to become a researcher for LG, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Sharp and any other brand.

Every time you see, hear or experience anything to do with any of these brands as you go through your normal daily routine we would like you to contact us using your cell phone and answer four simple questions.

The questions:

1. Which brand was it?
2. Where did you see, hear or experience it?
3. How did it make you feel?
4. How likely are you to purchase the brand?

The number to text is 917 291 2349, but you can simply reply to the text we send you with the code in it. As a reimbursement for sending us messages, we will credit your account with $0.40 a text

Note when you have been in store and noticed TV’s

You could earn extra money by giving us a call on this number 212 796 6572 each time you go in to a store and notice TV’s. You will earn and extra $3 for every call you make about a different shopping experience which resulted in you seeing or buying a TV.

Please start looking out for the brands straight away. You will be asked by text and email to go online every other day to answer some questions and provide comments in your diary. On the final day, 7 days from now, you will have to complete the final questionnaire to qualify to receive your incentive. Please note that it is important to fill in this questionnaire as soon as possible.

Reward for completion: $20 (plus $0.20 per photo - allowance of 30 in total). To view the full briefing notes please click here.

Thanks for your help.

Kind regards
Isabel
Research Executive

[diaochazhe]

I cashed out today for the 1st time:

did they send out the gift card code to you email ?

[maplaver]

did they send out the gift card code to you email ?

No, they sent me a giftcard -not an email code- to my house!

[tidyclean]

This is another site that I will cancel out of as soon as I get my $20 credit - when and if I do. I get surveys and get halfway thru or almost done and then pop it states I don't qualify or it just ends. Been having too many problems with them and don't want to put up with the hassle anymore.

Don't get me wrong - this site isn't for me. I have a sister though that is doing just fine with it - so to each their own. :cool:

[LapisLee]

Valued Opinions is the best survey site for Amazon gift cards. I really like them a lot and haven't had any problems with their surveys. Their customer support is also very helpful if you have a problem.

[eddieMX07]

I have had the same experience as Lee.. Their surveys are well designed and also offer video game studies which is a PLUS for me.... I not sure how much I have made with them, but I think it's over $30. I need to cash out with them soon either with Amazon or a debit card.

[maplaver]

just cashed out for my 3rd $20 macy's gc!!!

[maplaver]

From: Valued Opinions
Sent: Tue 5/05/09 1:31 PM

Dear Maria Plaza,

At Valued Opinions we are continually finding ways to offer you more relevant surveys and increased opportunities to earn rewards by providing our clients with your helpful opinions. We have developed an exciting new technology which does just that.

Starting 3rd June2009 we will be using an advanced cookie (alphanumeric identifier) which enables us to provide you with surveys specifically tailored to your interests. This cookie identifies tags contained in certain online advertisements relating to our clients. It will update us when you interact with these ads so we can send you surveys geared to your interests. As per usual we will protect your personal date in accordance with our Privacy Policy. When you log on to the Valued Opinions site after the 3rd of June 2009, the alphanumeric identifier will be transferred to your computer through the web browser. This will not affect the performance of your computer but will simply provide you with additional opportunities to receive more surveys relevant to your interests.

We encourage you to visit our Privacy Policy and read more about the cookie, its benefits as well as our ongoing commitment to protect your personal data. Our Privacy Policy also details how to delete the cookie at any time by following the instructions in your internet browser. However, if you wish to ensure that this cookie is not sent to your computer, please write to our Panel Manager via email or mail at the address specified in the Privacy Policy.

We are excited about this enhanced feature and look forward to providing you with more opportunities to share your valued opinions.

Kind regards,
Isabel

[LapisLee]

5. Valued Opinions $119.15 ($20 po) (Amazon gift certificates - gc) (2008-02-18) ($100 rec’d)

If you like Amazon gift certificates then you will like Valued Opinions as you can earn them faster here than anywhere else. I receive almost daily surveys, most of which I qualify for.

The incentives range from $1 up to $8 (for me) on topics suh as consumer goods, entertanment, personal care, food and beverages. I have reached the $20 minimum pay out point three times since I joined on February 18, 2008 and I will cash out again for another $20 Amazon gift card any day now. You do have to wait 28 days (or longer) for the incentives to be credited and occaisionally you will have to contact their excellent support staff here: inquiries@valuedopinions.com

My overall rating for Valued Opinions would be much higher if they offered a PayPal option.

Quality of Surveys: 10
Compensation: 9
Frequency of Surveys: 9
Timeliness of Payment: 5
Member Area & Support: 9
Overall Rating: 8

[maplaver]

i like them… im very close 2 cashin out 4 my 1st prepaid visa card from them:

Current award balance:
$13.70

Pending Credits:

Personal Care $1.50
Food $4.50
Personal Finances $3.00
Product Feedback $1.50

[Dan Lambskin]

anyone else having problems? it wont recognize my login and even says my email isnt in the database

[DAMO36]

I love Valued Opinions....i've got close to $80 with them right now and last week added a $20 Amazon gift certificate.....

[eddieMX07]

I too like Valued Opinions because the sent a lot of surveys about video games and I recently got $7 for taking a survey and installing a small app. I also had the opportunity to install the same program from Polling Point and Harris Poll Online.

[DAMO36]

Valued Opinions are great!!....lovin those instant Amazon gift certificates....coming in very handy for the holiday shopping....