Do people really get paid for doing online surveys?

I have seen so much hype about getting "paid for your opinions" and blah, blah, blah. Is there really a website out there that pays people to fill out surveys? If so, how do you get your money?

Do people really get paid for doing online surveys?
Yes it is true. I have been paid a few dollars. Most companies just give you a chance at a draw or sweepstakes. Don't plan on making a career out of it as the paying surveys are few and far between. Also, don't pay for to join survey sites as all of the info you need is free on the net. Also watch out as I believe that some are scams trying to get your info to fill your in box. Anytime I have been paid - the company mailed me a check.
Reply:Yes - I was invited by an online polling outfit called Yougov to join their panel, and every time I get asked by them to complete a particular survey 50p gets paid into my account. When the amount paid in reaches £50 they send me a cheque in the post. It takes a long time and a lot of surveys to reach that magic moment, but so far I've received one cheque. I'm about a a third of the way to my next one.
Reply:I've done a lot of paid surveys and am currently owed at least 30 bucks. Never got paid. The legitimate ones are 10 cents a piece. RIP OFF!
Reply:I make 5-10$ here and there filling out surveys. No, it's not a full-time job. I doubt anyone lives off this. It's a fun quick and easy way to make a couple bucks here and there though :)





And yes, I've gotten checks for all of them. The company I use is called "Web Perspectives" and I only do the surveys that pay me - not the ones with a 1 in a 1000 chance of winning something (those are waste of time, unless you win, haha)
Reply:Yeaaaaaah, but theres always a catch
Reply:Yes, there are. http://consumeropinions.info





You can pick which ones you want to take, and they tell you in advance how much each survey pays before you start.





How do you get your money? They mail you a check. :)





Good luck!
Reply:I've been doing surveys for 6 months and haven't seen a dime.
Reply:I use one that gives you "virtual money" you can use for discounts on real products from their selected partners. For example, I redeemed $25 in "virtual money" for a $25 coupon at ftd.com a couple of weeks ago. Almost as good as cash, but it won't put food on the table. :-)
Reply:Nope - just a rip off - watch out!