You can still get your $3 payout with the point system! Honestly, I have been with the panel for many years and I love it! They are great! If you don't believe me that the payout is still available go to the rewards store and look for the things that you can get with 300 points (which is 1 survey) and see that it's still there. It takes a little longer, but you still get it! I think they are awesome!

very pleased with questions and payments reliable and fast Harriet new york

This survey panel has gone down hill in every possible way! The surveys have become a lot longer, the incentives have been cut in half, and and customer service takes twice as long to respond to any issures you may have. This is a shame because Pinecone was once the best survey site of it's kind. However, things have unfortunately, taken a turn for the worse!! -- I DO NOT RECOMMEND PINECONE RESEARCH!! -- DON'T BOTHER WITH IT!

I used to be a big fan of PineCone. Ever since the compensation system changed, I've become frustrated. I log on to my account, but I'm unable to access the site to view/redeem my points. Oh well. I'm hoping there's another company that's hip to the changes at PineCone and how some members are unhappy and decide to come up with a program similar to how PineCone used to be. Can't say that I'd recommend PineCone at present.

Pinecone is still good, because it does pay CASH. It was easier to automatically be sent a check upon completion of a survey, rather than go through the process of cashing out points. However, this is a minor inconvenience.

I agree with most people about the new incentive program. 3 bucks per survey was cool because you could spend it on what you want. But by going to points, you have to use points to pick out items from their overpriced catalogue of items. Just completed my first survey and was given 300 pts. Looked on the catalogue and they want 1500 points for one music download. I would have to complete 5 surveys to get one download song which usually goes for a buck or two. 5 surveys under the old system nets me 15 dollars. That means they are charging 15 dollars for a music download. REALLY?? I have not looked at any of the other prizes but they are probably just as bad. The only good thing about this site will be the samples they send out that you get to try-unless they stop that two. I will probably be avoiding these people unless they raise their payouts. A shame- used to be a good panel.

The first time I tried to get into pinecone I was denied, I waited a few weeks and tried again and got accepted, I've been with them for a while and they always deliver with payment, I used to receive checks, but opted in for their debit card because cashing a check for 3 dollars was just plain annoying, I haven't heard anything about switching over to points like others have mentioned.

Sometimes their household surveys seem annoyingly repetitive and you don't get paid for those but they are usually super short.

I also don't like that they no longer seem to notify me when they are sending me a product shipment, Fed Ex shows up at my house and my family members and I all look at each other with "I didn't order anything?"

Otherwise they're a great reliable survey site. And payment is always lightening fast, which is nice.

I have done surveys for them for at least 1 year, maybe 2. I find the surveys to be long, redundant and boring. I do enjoy getting the $3 per survey in my PP account. A few days ago I received an email from them about the change in payment. It intimates in the FAQs that you have a choice between payments and points, but in other areas it seems to say that you would be terminated if you insisted on cash payment, so I'm not sure.

I have been a member of Pinecone research going on ten years now. When I first joined the surveys had a $5 payout, and it was considered the best survey company around. This was until several years ago, when they "claimed" that for financial reasons they could only offer $3 a survey now. They gave all members the choice to stay for $3 or not. A very short time later they sent a very interesting email out, that they were now looking for new members for the company. Looks like they weren't in that big of a financial crisis like they claimed after all. And now they are doing away with the monetary incentive completely, replacing it with a points system. Sites that use this system are a complete waste of time, giving out 1 or 2 points for a 2 hour survey. And having the lowest item to cash in on in the 100,000 or more range. Checking my mail and doing short easy surveys for a few dollars is fine. But spending a long time doing the same for only 1 or 2 points no thank you.

I have been with Pinecone for a lot of years and they have always treated me good.The surveys used to pay five bucks but now only three bucks but most of their surveys are no longer than fifteen minutes so even three dollars is good plus it is sent to my pay pal account the following business.I've seen a few recent posts on here about them switching to just gifts"points' or gift cards but i haven't got anything like that.I just got a confirmation today that sent three bucks to my account so I'm wondering if some of these people don't have Pay Pal so they get points instead?I just wrote two bad reviews on horrible survey sites so it's refreshing to write a good one.One more plus,every time I've had an issue the administrator gets right back to me promptly with concrete answers.

Pinecone has now decided to award points for surveys. AND worst of all only merchandise instead of cash or even giftcards.
Be careful this used to be the best survey company. I am afraid it is now GONE!!!

Their surveys are short and interesting. Its nice to
actually get paid.

Had a few surveys at first and was getting a little chunk of change, but then out of nowhere the surveys stopped coming. No information on the website - and when I emailed, I was told: " Periodically, we remove names from the database of those we have not heard from on regular basis. We tried to contact you numerous times prior to removal. You have been removed from the panel." - This is simply not true. Not once was I ever contacted about being removed - the surveys simply stopped coming! Beware!!

Have been a member for almost 2 years. Receive 4-8 surveys @$3 level/month. Quality of survey excellent. Payment via paypal is usually within 72 hrs (most cases sooner)! Get 2-4 product evals on a consistent basis also. Very satisfied with panel & their customer service . Karen Scott is the moderator and she is awesome in fixing/helping/resolving any/all issues. Wish, they would send more surveys :) Highly recommended Panel.

It was nice while it lasted. 1 to 2 surveys a month at least, at $3 per survey. The incentive arrived via check in a decent amount of time.
However.... after over a year on the site, I realized a few days ago I haven't received an email to take a survey since last October (almost three months ago). I sent them an email asking what was up and was told that my household was listed for deactivation and that I was no longer a member.
Apparently they do this to most people so they can get new survey takers. So if you finally manage to join which is quite difficult because they don't have openings often, be prepared to lose your spot on the site at some point. Whether it be a few months (I heard from one person who was deactivated for no good reason after 5 months) or whether it be a year or two. It WILL happen.

I get about 3 surveys a week and almost all of the I qualify for and get the $3 reward. None of the surveys last more than 20 minutes. I've also received many products to try and evaluate.

I'm a member of many panels but PineCone is the most reliable. You don't get a ton of surveys every week... maybe 1 or 2 but when you get them you are very likely to qualify. Their survey formats are very similar regardless of the product you're reviewing so the length is always consistent and the payout is $3 directly and quickly to my PayPal. I've also received some nice household products to test. All around, this is one excellent panel. Join if you can.

have been a member of Pinecone for a while now and love almost everything about them.they switched from checks to "walmart"debit cards and i have had nothing but GRIEF trying to use it.was on hold with the debit card company twice for over 20 minutes.why did they do that

I signed up with this site after finally getting an opportunity to sign up after waiting months. I took the initial survey they sent out with the temporary password 2 months ago or more and have never heard from them again. I have tried to log into my account and I can't because once you take the initial survey, the password is no longer valid. If they are such a great paying site, why won't they even let you access your account or send you anything regarding opportunities for surveys?? They should at least give you a password and say they don't have any surveys for you to do.

I had been a member of Pinecone Research for numerous years. After about 5 months I realized I hadn't gotten any survey invitations in a while. I searched my email and, sure enough, the surveys had suddenly stopped. No warning. Just stopped. All I had in my email was invitations to previous surveys. I emailed the company to ask why. After about a week, they claimed I hadn't filled out any surveys and that they had sent me several emails asking if I still wanted to be a member. They lied. Nice way to treat someone who has been on their panel for 6+ years. Also, like several people have commented, they will not accept if your race is "Caucasian".

I've been a Pinecone member for years, since they were Acorn. I believe their surveys are legitimately used for research & product development. Occasionally, I've been selected to test a product, always good ones. The $3 incentive isn't a lot, but it's always paid promptly. I've changed from paper checks to PayPal, and it's always deposited within a day or 2, with email notification. Highly recommend this company.

At £3 per survey, this makes them the highest that I have dealt with (used to be £4 but hey ho still good). I chose payment in LV's which can be used in most supermarkets which is fab when you save them up to get a complete FREE shop!!! I save mine up until Christmas and it eases the pain of the festive season. The surveys can be a little repetetive but they pay very quickly indeed. You'll receive your LV within a few days. If you qualify, they also look for testers to try products which is great. You get your original £3 for doing the first survey, the free product which could be anything plus you get another £3 to do the follow up survey. These really make it worthwhile. Pinecone Research is the BEST by far amongst the survey world for me.

I love receiving their surveys and would absolutely recommend them. They're generous and extremely prompt in paying

They are legit. get paid every survey. It adds up. have tested many items for them. They keep so many panelist. when some drop off they ask for referrals to be sent for others to join. My daughter now has joined a sit is legit.
Some will let you go through the whole survey and then say your not qualified. they are rip offs.

Probably the best site I have dealt with and when you actually do a survey as for as a mailed check, you should recieve it within 4-5 days after completing the survey. I've seen a few negative reviews on here and most of them are they don't receive enough surveys. Hell 99.9% of the time I take a survey with them I don't get knocked off half way into it and I get paid almost immediately. They're probably upset because they don't get 10 surveys a day!!!

Been with Pinecone for over 3 years and after a LOT of hassle and games and lies from other sites, I still can feel good about and proud to be a part of Pinecone. They are VERY professional. Customer service is impeccable compared to just about all other sites. I've wasted so much time and energy with others and have NEVER had a bad experience with Pinecone- ever!

My daughter does this site and she enjoys it very much. Can't start them early enough on doing surveys.

I have been very pleased with this company. You get $3 for every survey via paypal the very next day or Monday if it is Friday or the weekend. You can also get a check sent.
I get lots of products to test!

I have always been paid within a week. Every survey they send promising a reward has clearly been checked against my profile and I have never been disqualified from a survey. On average I only get one survey a month but that means about £40 a year.

Pinecone research, at first, seemed to be doing everything right. That is, until it was time to get paid. I have taken 6 surveys to date, and have only been paid for 3. They promise to "re-issue" my checks, but of course I do wonder why they weren't issued in the first place! I requested PayPal payments, which I actually received one of. When I questioned them about the other two, I was told that I would have to take up that with PayPal, (who I have NEVER had a problem with). Of course, the process of tracking a "lost" payment on PayPal is so time consuming that it is hardly worth the $3.00. I find myself ignoring their survey invites now, as I can better use the time to take surveys with those sites that do pay honestly & promptly.

I was a member of pinecone for years. I purchased a home and was in the process of moving and missed a couple of surveys. When my internet was finally hooked up i was informed that i was no longer a member. Making many attempts to contact them, i finally got a response. They told me that i "did not fit their target demographic" because i was Caucasian and they were looking for hispanic participants. I tried to re-register from year to year with the same result. I tried one more time, this time stating i was of hispanic heritage, voila.. member again. Don't believe it, try it and see.

Great incentives ($5. PayPal)...used to get survey's/test products more often than I have this past year...but when I do get them I am paid immediatly and I love the test products as well. Have been with them since 2008.

They are great. They send out short pre-screening surveys, so when you do get a survey from them you are already pre-qualifed for it and know you will get paid. The surveys are interesting and varied. They pay with paypal or send you a check for $3.00. Checks are sent promptly. Love them!

Payment is fast and hassle free. I was getting checks that would show up the week following a finished survey,now getting pay-pal payment within 2 days and sometimes 2 hours. No requesting to be paid it's just done.
$3 per survey a good incentive these days and if there is a product test involved you get another $3 after completing the test and follow up survey.
Surveys generally are not long and very easy to complete.
What I find real interesting is when another survey site offers a survey paying .50 - $1 and connects me to a survey I just got paid $3 for doing at PineCone right down to the same URL.
Shows what a rip off some other sites are!!

My only complaint would be not enough surveys - some weeks 1-2 and other weeks none at all.

Over all I'd say one of the best sites out there.

never had a problem with Pinecone. i always receive my checks within a couple of days and i always qualify for their surveys! never a waste of my time!

I've never had any trouble with Pinecone research. Surveys are frequent enough that you don't forget about Pinecone but not so often that you regret signing up. Every survey you participate in pays you $3 for your time except the ones ending in 3001 which are just qualifying surveys to see if you'd fit a certain survey. All of the surveys are straight to the point and easy. None of them take very long. One of the best survey companies out there!

I really look forward to getting their surveys, because I know that when I do get them, and do them, I am assured $3 per survey. I dont have to worry about being disqualified in the middle or end of the survey. I only wish that I could get more surveys. But even so, the few I do get to do, are a for sure $3. And they pay next day straight into paypal.
Keep in mind that there are questionnaires that you may get from them to do that are NOT $3. I get those very little but at least I know that it is a questionnaire before I start it. And they are usually only less than 5 min. This I think is to match u with future surveys pertinent to you.
I recommend this survey panel highly. I used to also like Opinion Outpost until they changed it all.

I love love love this survey panel! They always pay and have a lot of home trial surveys. One draw back to Pinecone Research you have to get invited by them personally. No referrals from friends/family or trying to join from Pinecone Research's web site you must either get invited through another survey site or if you are lucky enough to see a banner advertisement for this company click on it. Was worth the wait and they are honest also another plus is that they use paypal.

fast pay all cash awards. no problems with any surveys taken. rewards credited account same or next day uses check or Paypal. no complaints.

Pinecone Research is the best survey panel I have found on the internet so far. They pay $3 for each survey, and most surveys only last 5 minutes or so. In order to become a member of Pinecone Research you must be referred. Below is a sign up link:

https://www.pineconeresearch.com/Signup/linkUSYellow.htm

I first join Pinecone Research on 3/25/2010 they first start great until they didn't paid me for some survey did and beginning of last year my account didn't work i contact them about my account it not working they contact me back saying that i not longer a member your member been cancel and they still didn't give any reason why my account been cancel and why i no longer a member for this panel and i still didn't know how they be rank the best survey panel they really is the worst survey panel every

Surveys are repetitive, quite long and always with the same kinds of question but it is definitely one of the most rewarding panel, accurate, etc. Love it!

Having been a panellist for two years they decided to "deactivate" my account without telling me. Only on trying to update my profile did I discover my ID and password were not working. Assuming the mistake was mine, I emailed the company to request a reminder of my login details. The response came quickly but it was only a standard printed script (did not even bother to address me by name) to tell me that from time to time they 'refresh' their panels and some of us panellists must be, ahem, 'deactivated'.

It is, of course, the company's right to select and even deselect their membership - but their manner of doing so without bothering to inform is rude in the extreme. So if you do join Pinecone, make the most of it as they could drop you at any time without taking the time or trouble to tell you. They do pay quickly when you do one of their (infrequent) surveys but in my experience there are better sites out there. Better paying and definitely better mannered!

I definitely recommend Pine Cone Research! I have been a member for 2 years and am extremely satisfied! I noticed some complaints that you tried several times and were not accepted, Keep trying! They look for different profiles throughout the year!
I have had the opportunity to try different products and than give my opinions approximately 2 weeks later.

The compensation of $3.00 is very fair and I always receive it in my PayPal account within 2 days of completing the survey!

I have never screened out of a survey I was sent by them!

In my opinion they are AWESOME!

I must be doing something wrong. 99.99% of the people can't be wrong? I have signed up during their open seasons 3 times and each time they tell me I am not right for the surveys. I belong to several other survey groups and have no problems. I might give it a better rating if they'd actually let me join.

Pays well, but I wish there were more Surveys.

Sometimes i wonder they send the check of 3$ as soon as i submit the survey.That's how quickly i receive a check after a survey completion. I was very skeptical about this site but EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL site is this. Wish all other surveys follow suite but This site has all the potential to be the leader provided they increase the frequency the surveys are sent. There is no cheating involved which times me out or disqualification after collecting initial data.

CAROL
MAR 28
Great company to do surveys for.I just wish they would send out more.

I belong to several panels, and none can compare to Pinecone Research. They send me at least one survey per week, I always qualify, and I receive that nice $3 Paypal payment two or three days after completing the survey. The surveys are never too long, and they never tell me, after I have spent 30 minutes on a survey, "Sorry, this survey has closed." That has happened to me more than once with other reputable companies, and to them I say SHAME, SHAME! (Actually, I don't think I have ever taken a survey with them that was over 20 minutes.)Pinecone Research does it well and does it right. I have already completed one Consumer Products home test, and look forward to the opportunity of doing more. Pinecone makes all the other survey companies look mediocre at best!

I've been doing surveys about a year and a half and was finally invited to Pinecone through another site. I love that they pay 3 dollars a survey, they never last more than 30 minutes and the payment goes straight into my pay pal account,no waiting weeks or sometimes months for verification.I don't think they've even sent me an invitation for a survey I didn't qualify for yet.Naturally, I wish I'd get more invitations but I average 2 a week and that's not bad.

This company sends out occasional, varied, and interesting. The reward offered is paid within a few days via check. They are working to add PayPal as a means of collecting rewards. I have been very pleased with the service here.

Pinecone is the best of all the sites I use. Their surveys are short, concise, and I get my $3 check in less than a week. I generally get 1 or 2 surveys a month which only cost me maybe 5 minutes of my team for each one. Very professionally run. Excellent site!

I have had a great time with this company. They pay me through paypal and get $3.00 per survey and pay it the very next day! I don't see why other survey company's cant pay as well as this one does!

I only get about 2 surveys a month from this company, but they only send me ones that I qualify for and they pay $3 per survey (via check or paypal).

It's worth it to get an extra $6 a month for very little work. I've also been able to test a couple of products for them, which is nice.

Pay really well and instantly for surveys, unfortunately not very many of them, but you can't have everything!

This site think they are God of the survey world.I had nothing but trouble with them when i try contacting them to get switch over to paypal. no matter how many time i told them i could not cash there checks in the area i lived they did nothing to help the problem. finally they delete me with out even sending me a email telling me i was removed.

I've been doing on line surveys for years and finally got the much coveted invitation to join Pine Cone a few weeks ago! I've had one invitation so far. The survey was easy and a good length, but the feature that puts them in a different league to all the others is, that without any additional work on my part, a book of vouchers arrived on the door mat a week or two after doing the survey.....No waiting months or years for points to accumulate. Virtually immediate payment for my services.
This is a company all the others should aspire to.

Pinecone research is really good. Nothing to add more than other reviews. The only down thing would be that you don't know a lot about the reward you would get and that you fill in several surveys about product testing but you don't test products often, a pity. I guess they select only few people for real testing. Really good overall though!

The biggest thing I like about this company is how many product tests have been available. I have tested numerous things for them, which is more enjoyable than the average survey. Right off the bat I got about 2 surveys a week... although I just recently stopped receiving as many. I had no problems signing up, although I did have a friend who tried after my recommendation and it told him that they did not have a need for his demographics, so he did not get accepted. Otherwise, I receive payments VERY quickly and have always had a smooth experience with this company.

I've been with Pinecone for almost two years, they have always been reliable, with a cash payout. I have even been able to sample a few products for them. Surveys go fast and customer service has always been excellent! They recruit from within though so if you have a friend that tells you their looking for people say yes - it may be a long time before there's another chance. 5 Stars all the way around!

I joined Pinecone four years ago. In those days they paid in luncheon vouchers, £4 worth per survey, and I would save them up and use them in supermarkets for the big shop at Christmas. Now get paid via Paypal and payout is very fast, within 24 hours. I believe new recruits now only get £3 a survey but it's still good value as their selection process is so good you never get screened out, unlike some others I belong to. Have had some very useful and relevant products to test too, and get another £4 for submitting my opinions on those. Haven't had many surveys from them recently though, maybe I am now a bit too old for my opinions to be of value!

Getting in does take some work, and unfortunately some people lie which makes it harder. However, the survey invites I receive are always tailored to me so I don't screen out of them. They are a legitimate company who ALWAYS sends out payment right away and you can complain about the amount ($3), but most sites reward you with points that you may never cash out. With this panel, you get paid right away, every time. I know what to expect and in my opinion they are the best.

The best panel to join although its hard to join them in the first place.

Surveys are not very frequent but you rarely get screened out and payment via paypal is usually next day.

You also get the ocassional products to test out.
Highly recommended.

I felt lucky to be finally allowed to join...but I had to say I was spanish. Thanks for the surveys once a week that I may/may not qualify for...and then I receive a 3.00 check in the mail. They really need more surveys to do...

I have been a member of the Pinecone Market Research panel for over 3 years and counting. They always pay me $3.00/survey. Usually I qualify for 2 surveys per month. Nowadays, that extra $ will buy me approximately 2 gallons of free gas for my car. Ha!

Amazing how this company can have decent, straightforward surveys and a simple payment process.

The surveys are infrequent, but they do not require any of my time other than taking the survey. The company emails me informing me that a survey is available, and as soon as I take the survey, they mail a check the next day.

They do also send out a few quick qualifiers to ask questions to see if you'll be a good fit for upcoming surveys, but so far that has only been one or two per month and those have taken me less than 5 minutes each. And they seem to work, as I have always qualified for the surveys they send.

So, even though I only get one or two surveys a month, I don't lose any time (do not have to log on and check anything) and gain only money. I'd recommend joining.

As others have said the surveys are FUN and enjoyable! You get paid by check or PayPal and don't have to wait for a certain number of dollars to cash out, they just automatically send you your payment!!! You can't ask for more than that! :)

I have a PayPal account, and have entered it into my profile, but still receive a check every time. Seems you have to be "asked" personally by them to get PayPal payments??? Maybe I'll email them and find out how to go about doing that.

Surveys are already pre-qualified so you aren't wasting your time or theirs. LOVE THIS!!! Have only been with them since the end of July and have made $12 so far. Seems I get around 2 surveys or study's a month right now. I'm super glad I got in!!!

Pinecone is THE BEST survey site, far above all the others. A superb professional survey company. No need to accumulate points or keep your own records because $3 per survey on paypal next day. Very rarely disqualified because they are aware of your profile. Never frivolous prelims, always concise and direct. Responsible pertinent responses with customer service. I give them my best because they ARE THE BEST. I wish other survey companies would follow their example.

Nothing bad to say about them. Well worth being a member

I get at least 4 surveys a month from these guys and I always get paid within a week after taking each survey. I've asked questions before and was answered promptly. I have tested many products through them and the products are awesome too. I always get to keep the products after testing them. There is no "qualifying" for surveys, you just take them. That's what I love about this, no wasting hours just trying to find a survey that you fit.

Pinecone has spoiled me!I can count on at least 3 a month. They've sent many products to test as well. I get check in about a week or two after completing the surveys. If you get an online focus group this pays a lot more than $3. They did make an error once and corrected it after a couple of emails. Some months are slower than others but I never get less then 3 invites a month.They are dependable, honest, and don't play games. You always qualify because of the household questionnaires they send out. They are not paid but are quick.

I've been doing surveys for about 2 years now, first joining about 15. I've dropped about 8 and picked up a few others, but Pinecone has been the best all the way. Well done surveys, get paid quickly (PayPal) and have done some fun product reviews. When I say well done, I mean I feel I am contributing good feedback to well thought out questions. Some panels feel like they were just thrown together e.g. you answer you don't use something and the next question is how many times have you bought it in the last 3 months. They've treated me well consistently and in return I give them my best.
Unfortunately for those of you who want to get in, you need to be invited/referred/recruited or find a internet banner to sign up but I haven't seen one in a year.

I just joined and from what i read from other members reviews i think its great

This is the bomb,the best survey site out there,Most reputable.And Honest.I love them..Love them..I want to marry them

this is a good survey from what I've seen people are happy to spread the word about the survey so the company can get more ideas and extra information.

I had been with them, since the time they offered $5/survey and had no problem with them, until recently. I didn't get paid for a survey from Nov. and sent an e-mail, figuring they were still having problems with the survey. They had actually said they were having probs, after the first invite, then they sent a 2nd invite. I didn't get a response for 10 days and sent a second e-mail. The response was that I didn't do the survey. I said I had and was asked to verify the subject of the survey. I responded with what I thought it was and haven't heard from them since. I got a few more surveys around Christmas week, when I was away. Then, one more that I had problems with and didn't complete. After that, I got a household questions survey that was literally 15 minutes long. I guess, that was them trying to get as much info from me as possible because I haven't heard from them since. I tried to log into the site tonight and my password no longer works. So, I guess, that's it for them.

I joined Pincecone a few months ago and have had several surveys since. I see people are complaining about the $3 payout. I look at it this way, THEY PAY FOR EACH SURVEY and you dont have to wait to build up so much before you get paid. I use paypal so I get mine the very next day. I would recommend to anyone that enjoys doing surveys.

LOVE THIS SITE , GREAT EARNING !!!

I've been doing their surveys for 3 years and have the most money from them. No it's not a lot but I made $100 this year. I generally do 2-3 surveys a month but there has been the odd month I've gotten only 1 or none at all. Yes some months are slower than others. Sorry to the people who aren't getting that many surveys. You just aren't qualifying. Make sure you do the household surveys they send because that is how you qualify. The good thing is that the household ones only take 5 mins while OTHER survey sites will make you take a survey for 20 mins before they will you if you qualified. Pinecone ONLY sends you full surveys you ALREADY qualified for by answering household questions. Not a waste of time like some other survey companies.

After waiting ages to join this panel, I'm now wondering why it's ranked so high. The incentive per survey is slightly higher than other sites and that they always pay promptly--- both important things! But I only get 1 survey a month. I get about $10 + monthly from Lightspeed & Opinion Outpost.

They pay well and promptly. Also have tested a couple of products (shampoo and deoderant)from well known companies with no problems.
My only gripe is that there are not enough survey invites.

$3 per completed survey, either through paypal or a mailed check at the end of every billing cycle. They don't offer very many surveys per month, it's true, but for the ones they do offer, they pay, and they pay on time. Also, the surveys are always relevant to me, thanks to the detailed profile they make sure you fill out. And ever so often, you get free samples of stuff you won't find in the grocery store (yet).

i found it as a good site about 50 pound i cashout from this site but 1 survey in a mounth, 3 pound per survey.how i can receive more survey in mounth.very easy survey .

I loned this site,gave all of my details,i did one ot two surveys,then i tried to log in to the panel,i couldnt log in,sent them an email asking ...how come i couldnt log in,they emailed me back saying,...i would not be getting any more surveys as i have an American IP address? Dont know how they worked that one out,as i am a member of quite a few survey panels in the UK where i have lived all my life,and have never had any complaints from any other survey panels,i even offerred to ring them from my home in the UK, they were convinced im not from the UK.

I've been with Pinecone for about 10 years now and have really enjoyed the extra spending money that it brings in each month. Some months are slower than others...but there's almost always at least one paying survey per month.

One thing that I don't like is that they changed the payout to $3 from $5 in place of putting your name in a month sweeps. I voted no on it, and I have a hard time believing others didn't support my same beliefs. A $5 sure thing to a once a month stacked odds? Doubt it. Also, the pay really needs to increase instead of decrease. The cost of living has increased...so should Pinecone.

Generally, this company sends me just one or two surveys a month, so I only make $3-$6 in the average month. Nevertheless, I adore this company! They don't waste your time and they pay almost instantly. Their surveys are well-designed and often lead to product tests, and I love product tests! They add more value, they're interesting and fun, and you really feel as if your input is worthwhile.

I make maybe 6-12 dollars a month from this survey company. I like that you qualify for every survey they send you and that they pay you individually for each survey, quickly through paypal. The occasional samples are also great. I was also pleasantly surprised with a 10 dollar survey that was also really fun and interesting to do. Highly reccomended.

THE BEST SURVEY COMPANY IN THE WORLD.I HAVE BEEN PAID BY THEM MULTIPLE TIMES.I ALWAYS QUALIFY FOR ALL THE SURVEYS.DO A SURVEY IN THE MORNING AND GET PAID TO YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT THAT SAME DAY WONDERFUL.I CANT SAY ENOUGH.HIGHLY RECOMMEND PINECONERESEARCH.

I finally got in after trying different links for months. After my third survey, I got selected for a great product test! I just wonder why they send out checks after each survey. Seems like that can get costly to them. Makes more sense to make people wait to cash out after reaching a certain level. Oh, well. I'm not complaining! I only wish I got more surveys from them. Average one every other week.

When I first joined, I was receiving 4-5 surveys per month & making enough money to purchase small items. Now I am not getting any surveys, last month I only received 1 survey invitation. One survey a month at $3 is nothing. I only get the surveys that ask household questions and have answered over 5 of them and still no surveys. Pinecone flipped the script and now only wants younger members for the panel. If you are under the age of 25 you will probably make money. PINECONE SUCKS AND IS THE ONE OF THE WORST SURVEY COMPANIES OUT THERE. DO NOT JOIN!!!

Been with them for awhile now. Surveys pay $3 each, and often get things to try out which is a plus. They pay within a day or so of completing the survey, and they pay by PayPal which is nice. All in all a great survey company that I'm sticking with!

I joined this site from a freebie site and i couldn't beleive i made $3.00. Great site and I get to try new product's and it is fun.

I've wanted to join Pinecone for a long time now, but I never found a banner ad to click on. I finally found one and signed up. I got accepted and within a week I qualified for a survey! My check came within a few days. I am very impressed so far!

i love this site and i recommend it, they do pay $3 for EVERY survey you complete .

So far, Pinecone has done everything right! -- The surveys are short and sweet and you can always trust that they will get paid shortly after finishing a survey. This is perhaps the Best survey site out there! They are honest and legit! - Also, this company doesn't use OTX!

Easily the best in the aggregate. You only get about 1-3 surveys per month, but you can always complete them, and they only take about 15 minutes.

My only real complaint is that they send me TOO MANY checks, lol.
I don't like $50 cash out requirements, but $10 would be nice :)
Or the ability to request checks whenever you want.
All of these $3 checks are silly :p

All Other Survey companies should take notes from Pinecone!! --This is a top of the line, first class business! -- There are no silly games, and you will be paid within a few days after completing a survey. And Customer service is always there to help you if you have a problem! --With Pinecone, there is No Hassle, No Cash Out Minimum, No silly games, and No OTX!! -- Always Perfect / They appreciate you!! -- THANKS PINECONE!

Pinecone is a very good, totally legit company. Their surveys are always pretty interesting too, they let you see ideas for cool new products that haven't come out yet! Every time they send me a survey, I do it and they send me a check in the mail for $3. I just wish they sent more surveys. I get maybe 3 or 4 surveys a month from them, but I am always excited when I get one! I always qualify for these so it's never a waste of time. All in all I've been on the Pinecone Panel for a month or so and I've made about $12 from them.

very good company

They don't pay much at the start, but you get your paid trials after about a year or so of being a member and they pay very quickly.

This survey company is the best! Not only do you get 3 dollar checks for every survey you also if invited can have it transfered to your paypal account, and get the opportunity to try full size products for free delivered to you door by fedex. What is also nice is they are fast with their payouts.. no waiting for a certain amount it is automatically sent.

excellent survey company pays $3 for every survey i do and is legit! also does product testing which is awesome!

I've been with Pine Cone for about 5 years. Always gotton paid. Never had to call or email about anything.

I was a bit upset about the incentive going from 5 dollars to 3...but hey, it's better than OTX!

I have waited YEARS to be able to join Pinecone. When I would find a link to sign up apparently they didnt need me but within the last few months I got lucky & got in.

So far I've gotten at least 1 survey a week, often more, easy to complete, direct and so far no technical problems and NO OTX!!!

The $3 checks come promptly in a few days (or so it seems), I've done a product review & just completed the follow up survey. The email that came w/the review questionare said to contact Karen Scott if I don't get my incentive in a timely manner, I'm sure this won't happen.

Its a pleasure to deal with a real live person and imo a top notch company that others should take lessons from. Pinecone is so good that imo it makes some of the other companies seem that much worse.

I've been with Pinecone for a while now and they are the model that other companies should follow. I use the Paypal option and they pay withing 24 hrs. I've tested products at home and always give my review, which is also paid. You are already qualified for the surveys they send so that is a non-issue. No OTX crap and you will never get that "Sorry, but thanks for your answers" ripoff line that other companies use. Best company out there by far!

I have been a member since 2008. I like Pinecone Research and it is one of my favorites I have received $3.00 payments into my PayPal account consistently and regularly. I also receive products to try and I do enjoy that because they are things that I use. Their transactions are fast...one day or so. They do not blitz you with surveys but they come regularly. So if you want a good experience I say go with them!!

First money I ever earned was here. You might get a lot of $3 surveys when you do get the invite, some product tests, but they are quite consistent and the surveys never take long at all. Easy to sign up with, too.

They are at the top of my list. You do a survey for them and just watch your mailbox. You can be sure a check will be there waiting for you. They are the best company that I have signed up with so far.

This company pays quickly, and they are honest and fair! I love getting emails from them! -- You won't see any OTX surveys coming through Pinecone!

Pinecone = #1 only issue is lack of surveys.. But $3 per and they pay you the day after... can't complain

I signed up and immediately I received a $3 survey. They paid right away. Then I received two different beauty products to try, I did so, completed the survey as requested, and within just a couple of days I had two more $3 checks in my mailbox. I'm not getting rich, but I get to try new products and I can put that money away for later. I do wish there were more surveys, but since they pay so much for each one, I am totally happy.

Wow! This place is as good as what everyone was saying. I signed up last week and got a survey the same week. Today (about 1 wk later) I received my first check. Only $3 but you can't beat their turn around time!

I joined about three months ago and have received 4 surveys. They pay via Pay Pal next day and that is great. Just wish I would get more survey offers. I receive a lot of screeners which sometimes take 10-15 minutes and you don't get paid for those. I have never received any products to test. Highly recommend them since they are professional and there is no waiting for your pay.

I joined PineCone a couple of months ago and I love it! I get around 6 surveys a month and have received one product to try out at home so far. I am really impressed with how fast the checks come. I ususally receive a check within a few days after completing the survey! That is better than any other site and I belong to over 30 of them. So far, I am enjoying being a panel member and love getting the $3.00 checks several times a month. It took awhile to find the join link to join but I am glad that I finally did! The customer service is quick and helpful too.

If anyone can tell me how to join I've emailed them but they say "we will be posting recruitment opportunities through banner ads on various websites from time to time throughout the year". Does anyone know where I can find one of these banner ads? Thanks.

I received a check from them last week that I didn't even remember I was suppose to get. So that's always great!

I've only been with them this year...but every single survey I've completed they've sent me $$$..always very fast...no complaints....$5 Canadian for every survey..actually had a few $10 payouts for follow up surveys...100% recommended

my wife has been with pinecone for years, they have did eveything promised. each time we move, the wife tell them she'll be off for a couple of weeks no problem. she gets products to test , paid regularly. has made good money.

I understand majority of the reviewers here are talking about 3$ payout in US$. In Canadian is still 5$. Oh well - I am quite fine with them, even though I think Karen Scott is a code name for a large group of people. The responses to my e-mails seem to indicate that. Anyway - I enjoy this panel.

So far I've made a total of $25 with these guys :D
What I love about them is that you get paid for each survey you take. You don't have to qualify for anything! Just as long as you participate.
You also get paid for trying out new products! :D

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! :)

For me the joining process was quite easy;I got accepted a couple of days after I filled an application out.

I normally get around 5 surveys a month to complete, and the checks take around 3 business days afterwords to come.

So far I have been chosen to test out just one of their products, and I received the item the next day after taking the survey. Hopefully I'll be chosen for testing again!

Pinecone is a great survey site. You can get paid via paypal...if not you will have a lot of $3.00 checks to bring to the bank :) Make sure to keep up with them or they will remove you from the program

They may not send very many surveys, but they pay next day and you will always qualify for the survey they send. Just know that there's a difference between "Household questions" and "New Survey." You don't get paid for "Household Questions" but that helps you qualify for the survey. I like it alot! I know, I know, I have read that they used to be better, but come on people, we should be grateful to be paid for our time regardless! And Pinecone also sends new products sometimes which are real great!

This was the first survey panel I joined. I've been with them for a little over a year and I have to say I'm very impressed with them. They pay promptly through PayPal and have great customer service. I've never had a problem with them. I don't get as many surveys as I used to when I first signed up, but when I do, at least I know I'll be paid and, sometimes, even get a product to test if I qualify. I've already gotten lotion, dishwashing detergent, microwave dinners, cat food, and other products in the mail from them to test. I strongly recommend PineCone!

very good

Just be honest with them! They are very strict about their policies and the trusthey put in you.

They are great, they pay $3 per survey and do it with PAYPAL! It comes literally a day later. The surveys are very interesting and you get to test out some products too! They are awesome... they deserve the rating they have on here, if not higher!

I joined PINECONE about 6 /7 years ago, over that time have earned about (UK £70 per annum) Via £4 Luncheon Voucher per survey, sometimes get a freebie to test at home which myself and the family enjoy as we all give our opinions. Yes it is difficult to join but once you are enlisted PINECONE is an excellent research survey company. Keep sending out those surveys.

tried to join and they sent email back saying they are no longer accepting new members from the feedback looked like a good site too bad

I love Pinecone, and have made good money. They send me my money faster than anyone else. The only problem is that I have no problem, and wonder for how long? They offer paypal deposits and that makes life easier. If you don't know anybody who is already a member than you may have to wait a while before you can sign up. I was Luckey! But I recomend them once you do!

Pinecone Research is a really good survey website. They might have brought pay from five to three dollars but to me that's still good. I voted to stay at five but three is still enough. Most other survey sites pay from fifty cents to a dollar so three is still a lot. I recommend this site.

They don't waste my time by sending lots of surveys I don't qualify for. I get to complete every survey they send.
The incentives are very fair. $3 and the surveys are never too long.
I never have to request a payment - they just send it! When I got checks they arrived in just 5 days. Now I use PayPal and the money is in my account the next day!
Sometimes I get free products in the mail to try - what a great bonus!!
The only drawback is it's difficult to register with them.

Pinecone is fantastic. It's $3 everytime for surveys (except the 5 min. screeners) and most of their surveys are actually pretty interesting. They're a very legit company and I can't recommend them enough. In fact, I wish they would send me more invites (you only get 1-2 per month). Signing up is tricky though. Google Annika's and look for the link on that site to find a referral link to the the Pinecone sign-up.

I've been with Pinecone for a few years, and I've gotten a lot of surveys. I've always loved that once you complete a survey, they send you a check or Paypal payment within a few days - not many panels do that!

Unfortunately, Pinecone is now only paying $3 per survey (with a stupid sweepstakes) instead of the original $5. I still would recommend it, because it's nice to get products to try and the customer service is helpful. However, I wish that they'd still be at $5.

They WERE good. I was with them for about 3 years. I made atleast $30 a month along with free products i got to test/sample. At one point they asked if you wanted $5 a survey, or $3 and be put in a drawing. I'd rather keep my extra $30 a month instead of less cash and a low chance of winning this drawing. They had 2 emails about this, the second time was to confirm you wanted the $5. I soon stopped recieving emails. I kept wondering what was up and now it's nice to realize what the deal is and I'm not the only one. It's also nice to know I'm not missing out. I understand times are hard, but don't ask me to choose and then drop me. Tell me the real deal!

Wish there were more surveys from them. Very pleasand and pay fairly well.

I love PineCone. Highly respect the ethics of Scott and Karen.

I do like that PineCone pays promptly via Paypal. And,

usu their surveys are interesting and pretty quick,

however-for the last 6 months I haven't gotten many

invites. Also, they've dropped the pay from $5 to $3;

prob b/c of the economy. Not cool. I'd say sign up-but

don't expect a lot of money from it. I mainly do it b/c

of the free samples they send to me to try out.

This company has it's ups and downs! The Up, the frequency of the surveys and the length of them. The down side, the pay structure change! Also if you get a product and the company wants it back, they really want it back, though you saw nothing wrong with it! :(

Great surveys, good pay. They pay in check and paypal, and their payments are fast.

This company is the example of the level of excellence all panels should strive for! Incentives are paid lightening fast and without fail. These people are on top of their game! The surveys are excellent.

always get paid and in a timely manner. If customer support is needed, a response will be received quickly. I would prefer to do a survey with Pinecone then any other survey company. I understand that the payment is considered on the low side at three dollars per survey but considering others only pay 1.00 and they make you wait until you have 30 dollars saved up or 50 and sometimes even 100 dollars before they issue you a check. Pinecone pays through Paypal within 48 hours. BEST COMPANY AND BY FAR NUMBER 1.

i have been paid many times by them. they now pay by paypal. they pay in a very reasonable time frame. this site is worth checking out. i have also tested many great products. they just keep getting better. plus the surveys are not that long.

I worked at least 8 times in 2008 and I always received
my payment by cheque a week later (they also offer paypal). The survey subjects are interesting and the company is professional. The best survey company to work
for.

Though the reward of $3 is low for 30-50 minutes of survey, the payment is quick with paypal , it is a honest site.

This is the number 1 survey company I use. You get paid for every non-"household survey" you do. Household surveys are just quick ones to qualify you for other surveys. They used to pay $5 for the surveys, but now it's just $3. That's a disappointment, but if you do PayPal, you get your payment the next day. Don't have to wait forever to accumulate enough money to be paid.

Been doing surveys for Pinecone for years. I love the product testing when I do get selected and the surveys are well worth the time. This is a great company and I recommend anyone to join when they advertise as it is not easy to get into.

They use to pay $5 per survey and then told everyone that they were now paying $3 per survey because people would prefer that with a contest incentive instead of the $5. (doubt it) Also, I joined a least 7 years ago when $5 bought more than it does today. Their payments should be going up not down.

I've been doing their surveys for about a year and have had no problems getting paid. The incentives are usually $3 and I get the check almost immediatly. I have tested a couple of products and again those were mailed to me within a couple of days. I think this company is a good honest one and I enjoy taking their surveys!

I really love this panel. I like filling in most surveys BUT they can become a bit tedious after a bit. The good thing about Pinecone is that they send great full sized products to try and then pay £3.00 (UK) within days into Paypal for your opinion on the product. The surveys seem more relevant after using a product. Let's face it, surveys asking us whether we might buy something based on the appearance of a product in a picture is a bit cheap and possibly not the most reliable way to test something. Okay, Pinecone may not send out too many surveys but I am always pleased to see an email from them. And a product to try out is a nice surprise freebie. And not having to wait and build up a set amount before claiming a reward is a definate bonus. If Pinecone can do it then it raises questions why other survey companies will only pay out after building up 'credit'. A highly recommended panel.

I have been with Pinecone for only a few months after been vetted and so far have received about £60 pounds in incentives.

I have now switched over to being paid by Paypal which I receive between 3 or 4 days after completing a survey.

So far can't fault them surveys are interesting and never to long like some others, Toluna take note I don't one 50 tick boxes to pick from.

Anyway would highly recommended Pinecone One To Trust

Pinecone has never let me down. I get at least 3 surveys a month and I get full size products to try and then get to keep. I believe it all depends on demographics, age, etc. as to how often you get surveys. I'm very happy with them and will stay with them.

IF YOU FINISH A SURVEY YOU WILL ALMOST IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE A CHECK FROM THEM. MOST OF THE SURVEYS ARE FOR PRODUCT TESTING.

I just recently joined up with Pinecone Research. I took a couple surveys so far and payment came very quickly. You don't have to request payment like some of the other sites...they just send it out. I did a survey for laundry soap on Nov 12 and the next day they sent me 2 bottles to try out and then Nov 16 they sent me a $3 check. It was pretty fast!

I must be very unlucky according to many of the above posts- I think pinecone is easily the best around for survey payment. Despite having the reward reduced to £3 from £4, it still pays much more then any of the others and the vouchers are easy to use in many stores.

The only problem I had with them (aside from only being invited to 1 or 2 surveys if I am lucky per month) is that a few weeks ago, I was sent an email apologising for sending out too many vouchers and asking me to send a £4 voucher back- would have been fine as they did send duplicate vouchers to me- but the address was to Belgium?!! and it was not free to send them back either!!

After not sending them back my 1-2 times a month surveys seem to have jumped down to 1-2 bi monthly!

Good surveys- if you can get them!

I joined the company based on reviews. Its awful. Its impersonal... you cannot use your own password. The surveys they send provide no incentive. Just looking for personal data. There service is poor. Took a while to respond and did so with a canned computer generation. PINECONE IS LOUSY

I really like Pinecone Research and would recommend it to anyone. Although I have seen that many are frustrated due to the incentive change the one thing I like is that they have started Paypal so you are paid almost immediately with confirmation on your incentives. Not to mention if you find enough survey companies who pay through Paypal you receive interest on your your funds. Pinecone is a reputable company from what I have experienced.

I heard nothing but praise about Pincecone when I started taking surveys 3 years ago. I was finally able to become a member about 6 months ago and so far I just don't understand what everyone was getting excited about. Yes I'm getting regular invites but only 2-3 a month and at $3 each, some surveys are very under rewarded and exceedingly boring. I'm recommending them but, overall, there are better sites.

$3 isn't that bad compared to what other sites give you (like, 10c a survey) and $3 to fill out a survey isn't bad anyways. You're not doing surveys for a living, it's just some extra cash.

Would you prefer that pinecone pulled a boomertowne from over-paying it's users and just STOP giving anything out, regardless of what's owed? I think they lowered it the survey incentive a little so they could stay afloat.

I used to be with Pinecone when you got a screener question they always qualified me I knew whenever I got an invitation I already qualifed! The products were great I got a lot of them and they paid 5 bucks back then I only have 2 beefs with them the first being their surveys although they do pay you are way to long! Some lasting 45 minutes or more and so many repeat questions how many ways do they need you to answer the same question ? The 2nd thing is that they used to let you keep the product then they started asking for it back I wrote them an email stating I didn't realize I was supposed to return something that I had used up so I got dropped no problem though since I hear they dropped the incentive to 3 bucks its not worth it and then they have the nerve to have this they only accept panel members by invitation only BS gimme a break!

I was their member for a little bit over a year. Then they changed their payout/survey from $5 to $3. I din't want to do it, primary because of their attutude. I would understand if they'll wtite us something like: "OK, guys, we really appretiate your help and we would really like to keep paying you $5 per survey, but for the fallowing reasons we can not do it anymore...."
No, they pretend that this is what members wanted. I don't believe anyone in sane mind wants $3 instead of $5.
As many others pointed out, their surveys are getting longer. A year ago it was a great company, now it is nothing special.

They have dropped pmt to $3 and if you don't like it, you're dropped. Adios Amigos.

They forced all $5 paying survey people to drop to $3 surveys.. If declined, You got dropped from PineCone. Which I was dropped.. I always gave real good thought out answers to my questions.. And only used PineCone and 1 other survey place. 20+ minute surveys and now multiple product reviews on one survey.. $5 is the least they should pay..
they will lose the $5 answers and get the point and click $3 answers.

I just joined and after 3 weeks i suddenly stopped receiving emails from them,when i wrote to them still noo answer........

I get to many household questions that dont pay also sweepstakes surveys. I dont do either of those anymore. I get maybe 1 every 6 months for 3. Not worth my time anymore.

Personally I have been a PC panel member for 7 years. I love their surveys and not because I get paid for them. I enjoy finding out about new products and doing the PT. They are always interesting and the products I test have always been great.
I have taken surveys that made me go shop or be on the look out for when the product comes on the market because of what I learned from the survey. $5.00, $3.00 ...... who cares, I just like being able to voice my opinion and hopefully influnce the final product.

You know I have been with this company doing surveys and product tests. What is the 'Thanks' I get? I have to take a pay drop or chance not getting surveys. Thats total bs. I honestly dont know if I will stay with them know after getting shafted. Others who didnt take the pay drop got kicked out. I can go anywhere and get a sweeps entry or $3. Come on!! I have recieved less surveys now than I did when I was paid more. GL on this slowly declining company!

I have been with Pinecone for over 2 years now they have been prompt with payment.Recently they did reduce the incentive amount,but I receive more surveys with incentive now since they went with the reduce survey incentive)Keep up the good work Pincone Research.
And Thank You

They do pay promptly but I only receive a survey about once every 3 months. So, that's $3 every 3 months from them.

It is sad that Pinecone has decided to go the route of all the scam survey companies and go to the bogus "sweepstakes" thing. These companies really think we are just plain stupid--WOW look at me I have gotten thousands of entries into a sweepstakes-does anyone ever win--then they proudly announce the winners--who cares! I will pick and choose more carefully with Pinecone from now on. so sad

I have been a pinecone panelist for several years, gr* @ first, $5 / survey. Now, sweeps & reduced payout to $3 or you dont get hardly ANY surveys at all. Surveys have gotten MUCH longer, taking me at least half an hour sometimes. Much clicking! Not worth $3. Karen always pays out immediately, by paypal real cash or checks, but it isnt the best site out there any more. In comparison, I got paid $75 by 20/20 research recently for a multi-day bulletin board. Like all good things, Pinecone's #1 spot days have come to an end. They have become like every other honest site, maybe with better payout speed / method but very long surveys for the payout and very very few surveys and lots of "household questions" you have to answer by a deadline to qualify for upcoming surveys for no pay at all. If you were #1 Pinecone, why did you change everything? Bigger profit margin?

I joined a couple of years ago, and loved it. I agree that the surveys keep getting longer, and the incentive smaller. I did fill out the survey that said I didn't want smaller pay (or no pay) and sweeps.

Once it changed, I sent an email to the to cancel.

Pincone use to be a good survey site now they want you to take surveys for only $3.00 plus a sweepstakes entry. Every survey i have taken from them has been at least a half and hour long or more. Shortly before they sent out the survey for what people thought of the different pay scales my mom was sent an email to reduce down to the $3.00, It had to do with something along the lines of the senior program or something to that effect. I dont beleive in this company anymore after hearing they offered my mom to be on the senior program and now seeing what they are doing to everyone, including myself. As far as it being ranked #1 here and on other sites will soon end because so many people are angry with them now with the "new" panel.

I like Pinecone. They pay $3 a survey and you get a cheque the next week. Number one company.

I have received one 3$ in three months. Payment did come promptly, but I don't see what the big deal is. I think because they make it difficult to sign up people feel privileged to belong. I don't get it.

I have received one 3$ in three months. Payment did come promptly, but I don't see what the big deal is. I think because they make it difficult to sign up people feel privileged to belong. I don't get it.

While it is worth signing up for considering the positive reviews I have read, I have been with Pinecone for 3 months so far, and I have taken 1 survey worth $3.00. While they did send payment pretty much right away (a major positive), I really don't get many survey invites from them.

I have been with them for about3 years--was getting 2 surveys a month and got paid very promptly. Everything was fine, then they decided to recruit newer members and only pay them $3. Now they are ignoring their older members so they can save money. They hardly ever send me any surveys anymore; only rarely. The $3 members will like Pincone for a few years like I did, until they get ignored for newer members. Their loyalty stinks!

I signed up and am at the $5.00 level, I was happy to have a paid survey site that had not tried to go the sweepstakes route. I believe it is just a way to increase the profit margins, I was disappointed to see new members with the lower payments and sweepstakes model. I will continue to be a loyal member, unless the cut the $ and offer sweeps.

Pine Cone is one of the best survey sites on the net. I get plenty of surveys to do every week I get a check more promptly than other survey sites. $3. to $5. doesn't seem like much, but it quicky adds up.

Pinecone Research is undoubtedly the best survvey site I have joined. Excellent surveys, products sent to be tried and evaluated. They live up to all their claims and exceed their expectations. No.1 definitely!!

Pinecone research is an excellent survey site. I have received several products to test and I really enjoy that. I get a check for $3.00 several times a month...

I'VE BEEN A MEMBER OF PINECONE FOR ALMOST 5 YRS AND I GET $5.00 AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES A MONTH FOR THE SURVEYS AND EVEN GET THINGS TO TEST..I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SITE

I agree that this is the best online survey company by far...they are OK surveys (sometimes repetitive), a little far and apart, but definitely they pay up immediately. What is a little sad is that they fell into the sweepstakes mode and reduced the incentive to $3.

Don't get discouraged by the few bad reviews here about Pinecone. This company isn't ranked #1 on Survey Police, and other websites for nothing!

I joined Pinecone several weeks ago by clicking on a referral link in a blog. I was accepted a few days later.

Since then, I've been getting 1-3 survey invitations a week! After taking my very first survey I qualified for, I received my $3 check in the mail about 3 days later!! I was shocked, I couldn't believe I actually got paid for taking a simple survey =) I haven't received any products to test yet but I'm not stressing over it.

Though some of the surveys are a bit long and/or repetitive, trust me, they're worth it. I feel like they really use my data for research purposes, as evidenced by the quick payouts. Also, it's a reputable, legit company that people are dying to get accepted into.

If you see a banner or link, immediately click and join! You'll be glad that you did.

I love how I am paid each and every time I do a survey. I wish other survey sites could be like PineCone Research. Love the surveys. Keep up the great work.

after doing surveys over ten years PineCone Research canceled me without notice and will not give me a reason. I would never join them again and will tell anyone that there products are products that u can get in any store. they promise you five dollars and now I see they only are giving you three dollars. they do not give you three surveys a month. many months I only got one or two the most. now they are using sweetstakes so they don't have to pay and not one person will win so u will be doing surveys for nothing

I have been with pinecone research for a few months now and had products to test, and the rewards are fantastic.

My boyfriends sister told me about Pinecone Research, and I love it. I've been sent 1 product so far and I've been a member for about 1-2 months. I've already earned about $18 bucks. As soon as I do a survey a $3.00 check just comes right to my mail box real fast without me having to "cashout" or take a minimum amount of surveys to cashout.

I had joined Pinecone years ago before having children. I LOVED it. Wish they had sent more surveys, but an extra $5-$15/mth was nice. Well, when I had my first kiddo, I did not have as much time to do the surveys, so for some reason, I decided to cancel my membership so I was not getting their invite e-mails. I wish I had realized back then that I could put some sort of a hold on my membership.

Now, I have tried to sign up, and even e-mailed them my plight, and I have not been able to get on their panel yet.

ive been a member for years and love this site

PineCone is an exceptional survey company. They promptly respond to technical questions and I have never had a problem with them. I am glad that they have now gone to Paypal as I often forgot to cash my cheques and they would expire. They often offer products to test and really seem to listen to your comments and suggestions. I would highly recommend this site to anyone to join. I know you can only join by a referral link they send out or if lucky and find one of their ads on a website, definately click on it to join.

I am impressed with Pinecone

Pinecone Research is one of my favorites - perhaps my #1 favorite panel. Don't have to worry about "qualifying" just do the invitation when you get it and you'll get at least $5 with a chance a lot of times for a test or series of product tests (once I had two tests of the same product and got $10 just from that).

My earnings (which I have deposited into my paypal account) have allowed me to buy things online "for free" as well as get a nice size check from my paypal account once when I wanted some cash.

I completed my first survey a couple of days after Pinecone Research accepted me as a member. A week later out of the blue I got a check in the mail for $3.00!

Been with these guys from the beginning and I cannot find fault with them. A seamless survey experience, with fabulously quick payouts - used to get £4 luncheon vouchers which I used to pay for my shopping in local supermarket at the checkout but recently changed over to paypal and this is even faster than before - my last payment took only 60 hours to appear in my paypal account and the one before only 72 hours! amazing! I have also done many product tests and love these - everything from chocolates to toilet cleaner - the products are well packaged, top quality items with great well known brand names.

Earned over $100 this past year - always paid promptly. Looks like they are lowering the pay to $3 for new people. Read the ad well - there may still be $5 offers out there.

Excellent site with great customer support and PineCone Research pays instantly! The best available. Highly recommended survey site.

Fun, easy, quick payment! This is definitely a plus. All cash incentives are automatic. Surprised to see payments so quickly.

When I signed up with PineCone, I was getting $5 per survey. I received surveys once every 1-2 weeks. A few months later, they started their membership drive where you could tell people how to sign up. A relative signed up and only received $2-$3 per survey. Not surprisingly, soon thereafter, I was removed from their membership. Not worth the hype.

fun, relevant, interesting, and they pay very quickly. I wish all the survey companies were as good as this one.

They are super nice, and so helpful. I just joined recently and finished my first survey within a week I had a check in the mail. WOW!! Pinecone Research really values your opinions and makes sure that you are worth your time by paying you in a week. Can't beat that!

This is one of the best sites to join. I've contact customer service because of techincal issues and was responded to I've contacted them for questions if I had one and always got a response. The pay fast, the product test are a bonus and their a company that really cares.If you only join one company..Pinecone Research is it!

Nothing is better than this survey site. A+

I have been with Pinecone for several years and have to say that they are the best company to do surveys for. Best of all They pay promptly

This is the best survey place on earth or anyplace else for that matter. Wish there were more surveys.

PineCone is the best always pay and payment is always very prompt.

Have been with PineCone Research for 3+ years. Lots of surveys ... payout is immediate. The best

Pinecone is a great survey site. I have been with them over a year now. You can get paid via paypal. I just wish I could get MORE surveys from them!

you may have to search around the net for a referral link that isn't their all year round, but it's worth it to join.

5$ a survey, the surveys don't take much time, only wish their were more.

They recruit based on demographic, so like, if you can't get on, get your wife to join or something.
worked for me.