Pinecone Research: Accepting New Applicants Again– Get Paid $3 Per Survey!

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Pinecone Research is once again accepting new applicants and this time they’re not looking for just one certain demographic, so many of you may have a chance to become members. To get started, go here and answer a questionnaire to see if you meet any of the current recruitment needs. If so, you will be redirected to the sign up form page! Hopefully lots of you will get accepted!

Pinecone Research is one of the BEST survey companies out there! You’ll get paid $3 for every survey you complete! That’s a lot higher than most companies. You’ll also have the option of getting paid via Paypal or a check.

Here’s what a few readers have to say…

Just yesterday, I came home from work to find a box on my front porch. It had a stamp on it that said, “Frozen contents, open immediately.” Then I saw that it was from Pinecone Research. I recently did a survey from them about a certain frozen food product (not allowed to disclose the name) and they sent me a free bagged frozen skillet meal to try out! It was packed in a nice foam ice chest (that I can use again) with dry ice. Once we try it for dinner, I will fill out another survey online on how we liked it. It’s so much fun! I love doing surveys with Pinecone Research.

I love them, too! I haven’t taken any surveys that lasted any longer than 20 minutes or so, and I receive my check for $3, usually within 3 days or so. I usually do about 2 surveys per week, so I only make about $25 a month, which is better than nothing for sitting at the computer! 🙂


This site is great! I signed up a few weeks ago and already have received 4 checks for $3, just got one today too actually. It isnt a lot, but I have a feeling it will add up.

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Comments 35

  1. ecosavvy

    didn’t qualify .0(

  2. Krissy

    I keep trying, but I never qualify! Oh well! Good luck to everyone else!

  3. Erica B.

    I FINALLY qualified!! yay! thanks for posting!

  4. Kim

    I didn’t qualify 🙁

  5. JenL

    I didn’t qualify…maybe next time! 🙂

  6. Megan♥

    At least they have that survey now. I filled out the email thing forever ago and never got a response.

    Why don’t you want me Pinecone!?!??! 🙁

  7. Denise

    Didn’t qualify I used to do their surveys and got busy this summer now I don’t received their emails!

    • amy

      They tell you if you’re busy, on vacation, etc to let them know so they can put you on hiatus and it won’t compromise your membership in the panel.

  8. srm

    Didnt qualify

  9. Mrs. I

    I qualified last time and took one survery… i got my check in the mail in less than a week! I love this 🙂

  10. Gina

    Didn’t qualify 🙁

  11. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    Didn’t qualify, but I’ll try again.

  12. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    Didn’t qualify..Bummer!

  13. Crystal

    I qualified and I filled out a survey regarding a particular product. I was sent some of the product to try, also. I am supposed to fill out a survey after I try it to give my opinion of it.

  14. madwitemomma

    Boo, I didn’t qualify!

  15. heather

    didnt qualify! 🙁

  16. lynne

    Didn’t qualify 🙁

  17. Leah

    I have been a part of Pine cone research for over a year and half now and I have earned over $250! I love working for their company and I love all of the amazing new products that I get to try. In fact, my favorite project was I received a flip video camera and filmed myself using the product for an entire week and was compensated $75!!! It is so much fun so I recommend anyone to join!

    • Lila

      Part of the strict rules at Pinecone Research is that you DO NOT talk about the products you survey or try out to ANYONE. Be careful.

  18. Takako

    Didn’t qualify. Darn. >_<

  19. Joanna

    I can’t access through the link. Can someone e-mail me the link?

    • BuddysPal

      Just type www. PineconeResearch .com (with no spaces) in to your browser. There’s a “join now” link on the homepage.

  20. Anabel

    I didn’t qualify either!

  21. Shelly

    It keeps telling me that I’m not in the right area, though that’s not even one of the questions?!?

  22. aw

    Here we go again. Well I thought I got in when I received this application from them with a member ID and password. They never got back to me. I think I reapplied a couple weeks or month ago as well and was able to reapply. Let’s see. Seems like a never ending attempt.

  23. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    I did the short questionnaire and was redirected to the sign up page. I filled out the information and it says I will get an email if I qualify. So I guess I’ll wait and see….

    Thanks!!

  24. Sarah B

    Well, I didn’t qualify 🙁 but I filled out the form for my sister and she qualified! At least someone in the family qualifies!!

  25. dawn

    NOPE. Didn’t want female, family of four.

  26. aw

    Early I told you that I applied and completed an application. Then I never heard back. Well I decided to write them after 2 months and this is what I got:

    “Periodically we have found it necessary to refresh the composition of
    our research panel in order to stay current with changes in the general
    population and to provide clients with the broadest possible spectrum of
    consumer opinions. In doing so, on occasion we have had to discontinue
    the membership of some of our panelists.

    Your household was on the list for deactivation and subsequently removed
    from the panel.

    Although we are unable to reactivate your membership, we appreciate your
    past participation and interest in the panel.”

    What should I say? Keep trying?

  27. kayla

    it let me register today!! says i will get an email in the next few days that will let e know if i am accepted or not

  28. sarah r

    i never qualify. why do i keep trying?

  29. Gillian

    For those of you who applied and didn’t qualify, don’t give up! I must have applied a dozen times or so before I was accepted. Now that I am a member I get 1-2 surveys a week plus products to try. I always get paid very promptly and they are great to work with. I would say keep trying – it (finally) worked for me and I’m loving it!

  30. Felicia

    I’ve been with them for a while. I don’t get a ton of surveys but enough.. I don’t want to be too busy w/ them!

    It is nice getting to try out products. I did a survey yesterday for a product I REALLY hope I get to try out, it would be awesome. 🙂 You get great opportunities.

  31. Monique

    I LOVE Pinecone! I got a check today…and soon will be receiving a new product…this is the best!!

  32. Tina

    I love this company 🙂 I joined a couple months ago and got compensated for about 20ish bucks through paypal 🙂

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