Perhaps the number one complaint that frustrates survey panelists is getting disqualified from a survey. I hear comments like:

“I answered several questions and then It tells me that I am not qualified. Are they just using my answers and not paying me.”

Since I hear so many comments similar to this, I thought it would be good to address this issue on the blog. First, let me start off by saying that GetPaidSurveys.com is a review site, and has no control or involvement in any of the surveys offered by the panels listed on our site. That being said, we feel that the survey panels listed on our site represent some of the best online paid market research panels available on the Internet. Some are better than others, and that is why all the panels have user ratings and reviews.

There are several reasons why you may not qualify for a survey, but the bottom line is that if the survey panel cannot use your answers, then they cannot compensate you the full amount for the survey. The good news is that most survey panels will offer you a small compensation for your time; some offer small cash amounts, others give sweepstakes entry. Here are several scenarios that may occur that would result in someone not qualifying for a survey. [click to continue…]

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