Survey Spotlight: Opinion Outpost (pays cash $$)

I get many emails asking about the checks I receive from survey companies each month. Yes, I take surveys, but only from reputable companies. I’m Type A and quite conservative, so I really do my research before I even sign up. Most survey companies I have used are absolutely wonderful to work with……but there have been one or two that I have never mentioned on A Frugal Friend…..and won’t.

Survey companies are a way you can earn a bit of cash or merchandise on your own time and when the kids are fast asleep. You decide how much time you want to spend doing it. You don’t have to accept every opportunity that comes your way…..in fact, you can ignore them. I love that. I didn’t have anything to do with surveys for the last 6 weeks that we were fighting ear infections and stomach bugs in our house. No problem….you can do that.

Last month, I spotlighted the survey company, Ipsos i-Say.

This month I’m highlighting Opinion Outpost, which I’ve been using for about 2 years.

Earning Points:

For completing a survey, you will earn points. The amount of points available for you to earn differs with each survey, but I’ve seen a wide variety of points offered per survey. At Opinion Outpost, you only need 50 points to start redeeming. 10 points equals $1.00.

Redeeming Points:

You can redeem your reward points with Opinion Outpost in one of two ways:

Amazon Gift Card codes – you can redeem reward points for Amazon Gift Card codes. Just 50 points will get you a $5 Gift Card code that you can use at amazon.com! It’s emailed to you instantly!

Cash – you can redeem reward points for cash, issued as a check. Just 50 points will get you $5.00 cash! It doesn’t take long at all to earn that.

Opportunities:

Survey opportunities are emailed to you. It’s best to open them as soon as possible, so they don’t fill up. What I’ve noticed with Opinion Outpost is that I always seem to have survey opportunities (more than most). Today I received a survey opportunity by email, and when I logged in, I had 9 opportunities waiting for me.

Preliminary questions – when you open up the survey link, they might ask you a few preliminary questions to see if you qualify. Don’t give up – remember, surveys fill up quickly at times. They are looking for a certain demographic with each survey. Some are obviously looking for parents of children, some look for persons who consume or purchase certain items. If you don’t qualify, you’ll know pretty quick. Just wait for the next opportunity…..it likely won’t be long. With Opinion Outpost, they always seem to ask questions that don’t have anything to do with the survey at first……I’m sure they are trying to find out if you fit with other survey opporunities they have for you.

Advantages:

1. I do get many survey opportunities from them each week
2. Get points for Referring Friends
3. CASH – they’ll send checks (I’ve received them)
4. Amazon Gift Codes are sent instantly via email….you can redeem right away and get your reward!
5. Only have to attempt to take 1 survey every 3 months to remain active