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Maria Y.

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Just an honest reviewer hoping to be resourceful to others.

7 Reviews by Maria

  • YouGov What the world thinks

6/23/21

After completing surveys with this company for years and sharing my personal data in exchange for incentive that was promised, they kicked me off their site without a warning or explanation. I was very close to $50 in rewards just before they suspended my account. How convenient for them. I should be allowed to appeal or at the very least be paid for the amount of data they collected from me especially since I've never banned before. They took a huge chunk of my data and I ended up with nothing in the end. I feel cheated. It should be deemed illegal - I only agreed to share my data with this company if incentive was given in return.

Would give zero stars if I could.

  • YouGov

6/23/21

After completing surveys with this company for years and sharing my personal data in exchange for incentive that was promised, they kicked me off their site without a warning or explanation. I was very close to $50 in rewards just before they suspended my account. How convenient for them. I should be allowed to appeal or at the very least be paid for the amount of data they collected from me especially since I've never banned before. They took a huge chunk of my data and I ended up with nothing in the end. I feel cheated. It should be deemed illegal - I only agreed to share my data with this company if incentive was given in return.

Would give zero stars if I could.

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  • Sears

5/7/20

Their "Marketplace Guaranteed" is a scam. False advertising. I've been having issues with a seller of theirs who promises a warranty on their products but expects the customer to pay return shipping and to send the item back, meanwhile doesn't acknowledge any concerns brought to their attention. When I contacted Sears to express my frustration with the seller, they did nothing to resolve the issue rather just complicated things more. Subpar customer service at best. If you're thinking about shopping here, look elsewhere

  • Legerweb.com

7/9/18

When I first signed up with Legerweb I was pleased with the amount of survey opportunities I was receiving but overtime there was a major decrease. After cashing out for the first time, everything went downhill from there. I went from receiving multiple surveys per day/every other day to none at all.

Pros: Legitimate; no issues with cashing out or receiving payment.

Cons: Inconsistent; survey opportunities decrease once you're nearing cash out point or thereafter.

  • i-Say

7/14/17

Earning potentials are very slow with this company. It practically took me half a year to earn $15 alone which is absolutely ridiculous. Not to mention, the technical issues that have yet to be resolved, restricting you from accessing the site at times. I became so frustrated that I was simply anticipating to cash out just so I could be done with them for good. Do not recommend at all.

  • Swagbucks

7/10/17

I've been an active member of Swagbucks for 2 years now and would definitely vouch for them. Having tried out multiple panels before, this is the only one that's been promising, and for the most part honest. They are consistent and offer many ways to earn aside from surveys. Although their customer service could use some improvement, they still deliver much more than most survey panels and the pros outweigh the cons. To date, I've made around $1000+ which is a lot more than any other survey site I've used. If you're looking to make some extra money on the side or something to account for leisure expenses, then I would recommend this company.

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Avi K. – Swagbucks Rep

Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you are enjoying the site and please know our Customer Support team is always available to help resolve any issues you may encounter.

  • branded surveys

6/22/17

Horrible panel and even worse customer service. At first, they try to win you over by providing a lot of survey opportunities and ways to earn. Then, after you cash out once, you start noticing way less surveys and any points you earn from there will be kept as "pending." I've had money stuck in my account for a while now that I cannot cash out. Contacted customer service numerous times and no response. All I can say is if you're thinking of joining this panel - stay away! Save yourself the time and headache.

Update: This is in response to Minvines reply to my review: I can assure you that your normal business practice is to ignore emails. If the amount of energy spent countering negative reviews was used for 'customer service' (if you even want to call it that) and improving the site, you may actually have a legitimate business. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

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Scott H. – branded surveys Rep

We are sorry to hear about your negative experience and can ensure that what you have described are not our business practices. Thank you for your feedback.

Maria Has Earned 38 Votes

Maria Y.'s review of Swagbucks earned 3 Very Helpful votes

Maria Y.'s review of branded surveys earned 11 Very Helpful votes

Maria Y.'s review of i-Say earned 8 Very Helpful votes

Maria Y.'s review of Sears earned 4 Very Helpful votes

Maria Y.'s review of YouGov What the world thinks earned 2 Very Helpful votes

Maria Y.'s review of YouGov earned 2 Very Helpful votes

Maria Y.'s review of Legerweb.com earned 8 Very Helpful votes

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