Is it necessary to buy coins/

asked by Colleen T. on 8/20/16

56 Answers
Thumbnail of user kevinw96

NO MA'AM IT IS NOT. In fact I only used the coins when I could get them for free. Under the system that's no longer possible. Nobody takes that sort of thing seriously, and for a woman it's even less relevant.

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Thumbnail of user alexk76

Really not. I never did

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Thumbnail of user colleenw10

No, you do not need to buy coins. I did not buy coons when I was on the site.

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Thumbnail of user jamese77

No, do not buy them pointless.

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Thumbnail of user janices55

Not at all! You will do just fine without coins.

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Thumbnail of user donk41

Find another dating site! Zoosk is the worst!

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Thumbnail of user susant56

No. You can earn credit by viewing photos. It does limit the credit you get, but is one way not to have to buy coins. Note: If you do buy coins, make sure it doesn't set you up to have your debit/credit card hit monthly.

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Thumbnail of user philc39

Hi Coleen The site is set up to get the member to spend money. I did not buy coins as I was able to message others on the site. However the genuine people are very few, for example I had messages to say someone viewed me of wanted to meet but when I got in touch the ladies had not viewed or requested to meet. Avoid this site, took me a month of complaining to get my money back?

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Thumbnail of user mikep147

No, because you can earn them by playing carousel

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Thumbnail of user michelleb169

Never buy coins

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Thumbnail of user johnc558

Not at all.

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Thumbnail of user starlae1

No

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Thumbnail of user kiethm8

No, just use the carousel game. 35-40 coins a day just saying "maybe" to pictures of prospective dates. You're under no obligation to chat with them.

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Thumbnail of user lynnf23

It wasn't helpful for me

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Thumbnail of user jamesv43

No I don't think you need to buy coins. By playing carousel you earn 35-40 coins a day. I never had any luck with my search anyway. Good luck in yours

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Thumbnail of user tatianaw2

No you don't have to. Unless if you want more guys to notice your profile but either way you still don't have to buy any coins..

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Thumbnail of user pegj

No, just a silly racket.

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Thumbnail of user wandyf

No its not really necessary.

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Thumbnail of user andres280

No. Save your money.

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Thumbnail of user larryw50

No, it's not necessary to purchase coins. Keep your money.

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Thumbnail of user jaredh20

I never did. Had no problems meeting and connecting w people. Honestly I was only on the site for@ 2 months. But we're getting married next yr lol. So I'd say if you aren't afraid to be honest... it works!

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Thumbnail of user antoinettea2

No. I did not buy any.

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Thumbnail of user mollyg19

I did not purchase any coins either. Paying for the email and stuff is enough, coins are for buying icons of bears and flowers and stuff, don't bother!

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Thumbnail of user michaelc326

No it's a waste of time and money

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Thumbnail of user karena99

No, I would not waste the money. If you do meet someone interesting take that real money and but some Real flowers. That's more impressive.

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Thumbnail of user robp29

It is not necessary at all

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Thumbnail of user roberte65

No, you don't have to buy coins...

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Thumbnail of user davidm463

No, it is unnecessary to buy coins. I had an idea as to whom I was interested in already and thus never felt the need for that extra expense.

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Thumbnail of user timothyw36

No you do not have to. I never did and was able to use the site and communicate just fine in fact I've met the one for me!

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Thumbnail of user malyp

For me it wasn't necessary I never did

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Thumbnail of user sued37

Absolutely not

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Thumbnail of user tyroneg11

That is how they have you pay. It never did anything for me except cause me to spend money. And sometimes they are not real people. You will pay for the coins and get one or two replies and then nothing else. Don't waste your money. If you go to plenty of fish website and you will see the same profiles.

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Thumbnail of user jeremiahc15

I never did and had luck

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Thumbnail of user carolynz15

The site should be more honest by making it clearer how much the coins actually cost and how much it is costing you to click a yes to your matches. C

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Thumbnail of user davido88

I didn't buy coins.

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Thumbnail of user garyd66

I dont buy coins and dont feel its necessary and should not have to being a paid member. Not sure on all the woman whether fake or not, but I have several dates and one I thought was the one but to many problems and used. But I know there are good ones, but you have to go through hundreds for various reasons and really have to work it. I do mean work it. Odds or slim but one can find dates but again, there are so many variables that you can and can't. Anyone with paid premium should not need or have to and site should not not offer to have to or offer. Should come with it. There is no question here. Facts and fairness.

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Thumbnail of user joycea16

I never did and had better success in finding someone than FO and another site that was loaded with scammers. I had more inquiries on this site than others.

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Thumbnail of user tonih14

I have never purchased any coins

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Thumbnail of user sallyh41

NO! Don't Purchase coins; ripoff/ expensive.
Many on This Site Are Fake Profiles- Or Just looking for Hook-Ups.& Con-Artists *Definitely Screen Person for Security.
Personally, Have Left ALL The Dating Sights
Too Many Negative Experiences& Expense.
Less Stress, Happier Having God Lead My Dating Journey Naturally.

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Thumbnail of user anag43

I never did as others says I no necessary unless tu want to show your interest to the person.

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Thumbnail of user brendap31

You can earn them by eating pictures of men. I never bought any coins.

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Thumbnail of user tracyf34

No you can get them free by playing the game.

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Thumbnail of user waynem71

No just do it through the likes it's easy to rack up a lot of coins

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Thumbnail of user charissew

I didn't purchase coins and I still had a positive experience

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Thumbnail of user ss161

No its not necessary, Just play the viewing game and each like gets you a coin. Literally you can rack up coins by checking yes on everyone whether you like them or no, just to get coins.

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Thumbnail of user ronaldr34



I'd be happy to answer any & all questions about Zoosk.com; however, I can't see the question? Ron

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Thumbnail of user mistera2

I never did. I met people without ever paying for the coins. Good luck!

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Thumbnail of user charliea20

I didnt ever buy coins and was still able to connect with my now partner

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Thumbnail of user amandaw70

No it's not necessary.

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Thumbnail of user marieh70

I didn't find it necessary myself but it was nice when someone sent me a gift which "cost" them coins.

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Thumbnail of user janiceh40

If you want to talk to more than one person per day, yes. Otherwise you have to get points from playing carousel. Then people may say they are interested but may not be. And once they get your credit card, they add money with it if you only need a few coins but don't realize it.

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Thumbnail of user irmal4

Most of these in favor are fake accounts. Don't listen. They want you to buy coins for everything. Stay away from this ripoff.

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Thumbnail of user joseb47

Yes. You have to buy coins to communicate.

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Thumbnail of user lh40

Good question. Pay to play is the obvious answer. Like a Casino, it appears the House always wins.

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Thumbnail of user patricew2

I never did, not necessary at all

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Thumbnail of user carolp42

Yes you do if you want to meet real people. The men on this site only want one thing. If that's what your looking for it's like hiring a prostitute, only a male.
All sites have gimmick, if it cheaper than other sites that means their not out there. For get it, these are all losers.
Paying more mo is usually better sites. Read all rules(if you can) b 4 you pay,! Other wise you stuck for your minimum mo amount. Good luck. Been on quite a few, eharmony the best!

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