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best survay sites to use?
Hi guys Does anyone know any good survay sites to use that they know are not a scam and pay out? Trying to get a little exra money and thinking of ways to get bits of extra money in spare time, also is there any websites that are good to do a little work from home on pc and get paid in spare time that they know of? thanks…
lost a thread - make £1k in 2015?
Hi, I accidently unsubscribed to a thread a few weeks ago and have been looking for it ever since. I can't remember exactly what it was called but it was something like sell £1000 in 2015. The OP was keeping a spreadsheet of all sales but I've lost the thread aaargh. Is anyone subscribed to it that could send me the link?…
People for research
Has anyone heard of or used Peopleforresearch.co.uk? I can't find any information on whether they can be trusted. The reason I am wondering if I have had an email and the incentive seems way too good to be true. Sorry if shouldn't be posting this, I usually search on this site and can find the answers to my questions or…
after 13 weeks EEA jsa
Hi everybody I made the infamous 13 weeks (3 months) EEA jsa review on 25/02/2015 . I spoke with an advisor, he gave me some questions and stop. From the day I no longer have neither signed day or another appointment. I want to know what happens. Why do not I get notified of my status. That is, if I am entitled to another…
Linking Paypal account with surveys/GPT/beermoney sites.
Has anybody had any problem linking their Paypal account with any of the sites mentioned on this sub-forum, when the registration email is not the primary email on Paypal? Foe example I know that for Swagbucks it's ok to have the login email as a secondary address on Paypal. What about other sites? I was going to join QMEE…
Any Craigslist gurus around? Quick question.
Would I be right in thinking that it is not possible for an overseas (eg UK) business to post directly to a US Craigslist? I understand they have some kind of phone verification system which implies you must be on a US network and SIM.
Graphic Designer looking for freelance
Hi I'm a graphic designer based in North Yorkshire. I work 9-5.30 weekdays but i'm looking to pick up more freelance work if possible. Hopefully in a few years time I want to be in the position where I can set up my own studio and have enough work to pay the bills. I am currenlty using perperhour.com but it is very…
Car insurance feel conned
Hi, Found great price for my car insurance on confused.com with reputable insurer. Confused.com showed all compulsory excess=£0 and voluntary excess=£0. Proceed to take the insurance to find: My name £0 excess Voluntary vehicle damage £250 Compulsory vehicle damage £0 Fire £100 Theft £250 Windscreen £100 All vehicle…
Buying and selling
Hello I'd like to start my own business buying and selling items from wholesalers can anyone give me advice on how to start? thAnks
Zoompanel rewards
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me please I redeemed my points on Zoompanel for the first time and chose the only option, a prepaid £25 Mastercard. This said that it is was online use only and as such I won't be sent a physical card rather a claim code. I now have no idea how to use this claim code and use the £25. Does…
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund Con
Hi Just had an Green deal certificate issued which indicates that I need a new boiler and double glazing. For this work I can claim up to £1250. However, every plumber etc I have called are not approved Green Deal installers. Same story with double glazing companies! Basically the company who did my assessment are…
Roamler and Filed Agent phone apps
Hi there, just wondered if anyone has experienced problems with the roamler and filed agent apps - since installing these, my phone very quickly runs out of charge and not sure if it is to do with this or if just coincidence? Thanks in advance of any thoughts :)
Sell it Back change of policy?
Does anybody here regularly use Sell it Back to dispose of books? Since Wednesday they seem to have decided to be completely strict about what they accept, and are only quoting me anything for about a tenth of my stock that until now was fine (if pretty much worth nothing to anyone). If people could confirm this is the…
Anyone having issues with GTM lately ?
I haven't had any survey from them since Sunday. I Usually I get one at least daily, it's weird because I always keep the old surveys on my email to access to their survey hub and I usually find surveys available but none of them is emailed to me, My profile is up to date and I've been with more than 6 months so I'm…
Argos product testing - £100 voucher?
Apologies if this has been posted/answered already, but I have seen this advertised today https://www.producttesting.uk.com/50/argos-mystery-shopper and I was wondering what you thought of it? Is it legit?
VoxPopMe Mobile App to Earn Cash Reward
https://www.voxpopme.com/home/ It is basically an app that sends you questions and you are expected to record yourself when answering them. The longest would be 1 minute and I mostly try to stick around 30-40 second as uploading them through the app can be a problem if it is long. Each video pays around £0.25 and you can…
MLM multi level marketing
Has any one been successful doing this? Is there any income to be generated? I need lots of money. seb
Recent online chat - mobile use personal Vs professional
I don't suppose anyone else here did this mid February? It was hosted by Vision Critical (who have predictably ignored my email asking about my payment) but I can't remember which survey company originally dealt with this, anyone know? Thanks
Survey panels terminating your membership- your rights
Hi I think my survey have terminated my membership as my account is 'inactive'. I have always done their surveys honestly ensuring I read their quality controls properly. I had over 7000 points (yea I know I should have cashed out but I like saving) and I don't think they should be able to void them as I earnt those…
Ideas for second job
I work part time as an in-house web developer and would like to avoid having to go back to full time in an office so I am looking at possibilities for a second casual/temp career. Does anyone have any ideas for jobs that you can usually find temp work, I'm not worried about being paid particularly well, just something that…

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