I have been selected for a couple of their surveys and have $4 waiting to be deposited in my PayPal account (a little slow to pay, but at least it's cash!) They usually pay $2. They usually give a short prequalification survey before you go into the survey.

http://www2.brandinst.com/panelmembers/register.asp

I forgot to give the description, and for some reason I could not edit my original post:

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I'm a member of this. :) I don't qualify for most of their surveys, but it's a good one!

I have been with these guys about 6 months. The surveys are less frequent than other site but the do pay in a timely manner. Somewhere around the end of the month the payments go out. Bummer is paypay takes fees out of the deposit if you have a premier account. :(

thanks

Great, thanks!

I just got done doing my 1st survey with them. They say they pay $5 per survey, they're kinda long but at the end they ask for social security number, they say government makes them ask for the number after the survey's done before they pay you. Has anyone done their surveys? If I get paid I'll let you know because if I get paid it's a good site because I just signed up with them and they already sent survey and they pay $5 per survey.

I am with Brand Institute. I don't remember ever giving them my SS number though. Hmmm. I will go check my account. I do know they pay. I receive my money by paypal.

I am with Brand Institute. I don't remember ever giving them my SS number though. Hmmm. I will go check my account. I do know they pay. I receive my money by paypal.

Thanks I was hoping it was a real paying survey site.

Thanks I was hoping it was a real paying survey site.


How did they ask for your SS number? I checked my profile info and it is not in there. I have been a member for over a year. I most likely don't remember giving it to them. Hmmm. Getting old.


Here's the Home Page Link:
http://brandinstitute.com/

I just completed this taco bell food survey. it is weird because BrandIns do most professional surveys about drugs or bio-assay products but not food.

If you are med professionals, you will be paid better, like 15 bucks/ survey.

for customer, most 2$/survey. sometimes $5. seldom $15.

Basically, SSN is needed. For professional, med licence number is required to verify.

How did they ask for your SS number? I checked my profile info and it is not in there. I have been a member for over a year. I most likely don't remember giving it to them. Hmmm. Getting old.


Here's the Home Page Link:
http://brandinstitute.com/

I just checked my account and it said I needed to update my social securty number...it was highlighted in pink at the bottom of my profile. I don't like giving out my social, and would not normally do it. However, I have been paid from this group for several surveys in the past and have not received any surveys in months...so I gave it too them. Then I went back and checked my profile again and it does not even show it listed there anymore. I'm assuming for security purposes.

Now that I have given it to them maybe I will receive more surveys...I hope.

mmm40...maybe you had already updated yours if you don't see it there....hopefully I didn't just make a big mistake by giving it to them.

If you filled out before, you will not see the box any more. :) which means, once you submit your SSN, you will have not chance to change it later.

How did they ask for your SS number? I checked my profile info and it is not in there. I have been a member for over a year. I most likely don't remember giving it to them. Hmmm. Getting old.


Here's the Home Page Link:
http://brandinstitute.com/

Yeah. guys I must have. Getting old. CRS.

wahoo I just receive my first invitation today. I can't wait to receive 5 dollars survey from Brand

My survey is all about Taco bell new product.

wahoo I just receive my first invitation today. I can't wait to receive 5 dollars survey from Brand

My survey is all about Taco bell new product.


Congratulations davidbugs! Brand Institute pays near the end of every month. You should receive the money in your paypal account the end of next month or the very beginning of September! WOO HOO For You!

i couldnt remember if i was a member or not so went to look and am getting a "SQL Server does not exist or access denied" when i go to the new sign up page...anyone got a link that may work better?

i couldnt remember if i was a member or not so went to look and am getting a "SQL Server does not exist or access denied" when i go to the new sign up page...anyone got a link that may work better?


http://brandinstitute.com/consumer_index.asp

http://brandinstitute.com/panelmembers/register.asp

http://brandinstitute.com/panelmembers/cg_reg.asp?language=English

I have received a few invites from them however when I go to start the survey the 1st mini survey always comes back that I am not qualified to participate

I have received a few invites from them however when I go to start the survey the 1st mini survey always comes back that I am not qualified to participate

Same here, though I did qualify twice and received $2 for each survey.

I signed up with them yesterday, and today I did a $2.00 survey about socks, more specifically, the company, Peds. :)

I hope they keep on coming!

I just signed up....Thanks

Yes, if you are in the medical field, or have a medical condition, you can do very well with them. But otherwise, their surveys can be hard to qualify for. However, I really like them and recommend sticking with them as they do pay and are very reliable. And yes, they, will ultimately ask for your SS# before paying.

Thanks mmm40 What a help you are! :D

Thanks mmm40 What a help you are! :D

You are very welcome. I aim to please.;)

Thanks, Just signed up!

Thanks for the post-

I signed up, however, I have put off entering my SSN. I do not show a padlock on the bottom of my screen, so I'm scared to put it in. Any of you concerned?

i signed up also thanks...this is one of the few survey sites that i havent heard or or dont belong to! great to get new ones, just have to keep track of them all..but great when you get the rewards in the mail

I did a big survey for them a month ago and today got $140 in my paypal!!! They are terrific!

As soon as I answered "yes" to the question of "have you done a research or group survey before, I was not qualified. Of course I have done a survey before. If that's how they disqualify you, I'll never get one. I'm sure as heck not going to be exclusive to them. I appreciate all the surveys I get..

I just registered but it didn't ask for a SSN.

As soon as I answered "yes" to the question of "have you done a research or group survey before, I was not qualified. Of course I have done a survey before. If that's how they disqualify you, I'll never get one. I'm sure as heck not going to be exclusive to them. I appreciate all the surveys I get..


Been having the same trouble :( Not gonna be real active there if you can only do 1 survey anywhere every 6 months lol

Beware of the Brand Institute!

They have a so called recruiting board where you can earn money with every new member. I was a member of this panel and I recruit colleagues to join.
My colleagues fulfilled lots of long surveys but they got nothing. So did I.

Save time and money do not join.

I just completed a 15.00 survey for them. I will let you all know when I receive payment.

Me, too :cheesy:

It tests my Spanish level.... :cheesy:

It always pays within 4 weeks.

I just completed a 15.00 survey for them. I will let you all know when I receive payment.

As soon as I answered "yes" to the question of "have you done a research or group survey before, I was not qualified. Of course I have done a survey before. If that's how they disqualify you, I'll never get one. I'm sure as heck not going to be exclusive to them. I appreciate all the surveys I get..

I have this same problem with them. I qualified for one survey, only because they didn't ask this question. I was paid via Paypal within a few days. I can't believe they would actually expect a person who signed up with them not to have ever done a survey before. I don't really see how your doing a survey about potato chips would compromise their survey about socks.

I am also concerned about this SS# "requirement". No one else asks for this! I REALLY regret having given it to them. I hope it isn't some scam.

Me, too :cheesy:

It tests my Spanish level.... :cheesy:

It always pays within 4 weeks.



Test is right! Boy, my spanish needs work. I made it through okay though.

I have this same problem with them. I qualified for one survey, only because they didn't ask this question. I was paid via Paypal within a few days. I can't believe they would actually expect a person who signed up with them not to have ever done a survey before. I don't really see how your doing a survey about potato chips would compromise their survey about socks.

I am also concerned about this SS# "requirement". No one else asks for this! I REALLY regret having given it to them. I hope it isn't some scam.

Naw, you are fine. They are just covering their butts. Professionals can earn a pretty good sum in a year. The company is just doing what they need to for government tax purposes. Places like Test Spin avoid this by only permitting you to earn $600.00 or less per year. No government tax headaches for them that way.

Thanks, mmm40, that makes me feel better :gdthankyou:

I just received a 10.00 payment for a suvey I took last month.

so do you just say no you havent done a survey then?

so do you just say no you havent done a survey then?


They never ask me. I have been trying to figure out what you all have been talking about. I paid close attention to the survey invite they sent me yesterday and nowhere in the invite letter, or within the survey itself, did it ask me that question. The closest they come is asking me have a taken a survey on "such and such" in the last "such and such" time period.

it is the first thing i get asked when I load up a survey from them.

it is the first thing i get asked when I load up a survey from them.

Are you new? Maybe it is something new or for new people? I have no clue. I have no recollection of ever seeing this. That means squat though, I do not remember giving them my SS # either! I have been a member for a long time and I know it has not been asked in any recent surveys. Huh?? :g_shrug:

LOL I did just join since the creation of this forum so maybe thats it. had to give the SS as well....

Ok thats it i am convinced MMm40 is on the take...she doesnt get any of the weird questions...JK :)

LOL I did just join since the creation of this forum so maybe thats it. had to give the SS as well....

Ok thats it i am convinced MMm40 is on the take...she doesnt get any of the weird questions...JK :)


LOL! Yeah, that's me sly one,......where's marcster with the smillie bandit running off with the cash?


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I like them, they pay like clockwork, BUT it is hard for me to qualify with them.
:rolleyes: Liza

I just completed a 15.00 survey for them. I will let you all know when I receive payment.

I just got paid $2 for this survey, not as they promised $15.

I have written e-mail to argue about this. probably useless.

They did this to me once before and also did not reply my complain email :chairshot

I just finally qualified for one. Now I wait patiently to see the check in the mail.

I just signed up .. thanks for all the info!

I just got paid $2 for this survey, not as they promised $15.

I have written e-mail to argue about this. probably useless.

They did this to me once before and also did not reply my complain email :chairshot


They did the same thing to me. Let me know if you hear anything. I will do the same. :mad:

I just got paid $2 for this survey, not as they promised $15.

I have written e-mail to argue about this. probably useless.

They did this to me once before and also did not reply my complain email :chairshot


I just pulled up the survey completion confirmation email. This one actually does say payment will be made in 8 weeks. We are still okay.

I just pulled up the survey completion confirmation email. This one actually does say payment will be made in 8 weeks. We are still okay.

What do you mean? You still hope they will send you the rest $13 later? :tired:

I don't think this will happen.

Today I got two invitations for research scientists from brandInst. That exactly fits my background.
Each paid $15. WOOHOO. :gd_shake:

What do you mean? You still hope they will send you the rest $13 later? :tired:

I don't think this will happen.

Oh, no. I misunderstood you. I took a 2.00 survey and the 15.00 survey for them. They only paid me the 2.00 one. I didn't realize you meant they only paid you 2 of the 15 they owed you. That is really odd. They have never done this to me........... yet.

Oh, no. I misunderstood you. I took a 2.00 survey and the 15.00 survey for them. They only paid me the 2.00 one. I didn't realize you meant they only paid you 2 of the 15 they owed you. That is really odd. They have never done this to me........... yet.

You remember the spanish one we discussed before? Let's see the invitation e-mail and paypal payment I kept:
****************
Brand Institute On-Line Survey – Project EVIA_SP "$15.00" (USD)

We would like to invite you to participate in a very short screener for
bilingual English / Spanish speakers. Participation in this screener is
voluntary and those qualified individuals will be invited to participate
in a paid online survey immediately. We have limited time to complete this
project, entitled EVIA_SP and hope you can take a few minutes out of your
day to assist in this important research effort.

If you complete the survey correctly and in its entirety, you will be paid
$15.00 by check or PAYPAL.
******************

Paypal Payment Details
Amount: $2.00 USD
Subject: BRAND INSTITUTE SURVEY PAYMENTS
Custom Note: EVIA_SP

I wrote e-mail to complain but they did not reply on purpose. :gdboxer:

Wow! That really does stink! I would just keep emailing them!

Okay, found the addy for the person who handled my paymenyt problem before. this is her direct email address. Once I got a hold of her I was promptly paid.

Antonia T. Forbes
aforbes@<hidden>

What do you mean? You still hope they will send you the rest $13 later? :tired:

I don't think this will happen.

I just got the remaining 13.00.

I emailed the woman, who's address I posted above, twice and got no answer.

Then they sent me an invitation for another 15.00 survey. I replied to it saying " I would love to take and complete this survey. Unfortunately, the last time you invited me to do a 15.00 survey you only paid me 2.00 of the promised 15.00. I did complete the survey in it's entirety and no one will respond to my emails regarding the issue."

Later that day I emailed that woman Again. This time I put in the subject line "PLEASE FORWARD TO A SUPERVISOR SINCE YOU WON"T ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM"

I got my 13.00 today.

Persistence, assertiveness and tenacity pays off.

mmm40, you are great and you are always my survey idol.:cheesy:

I got my remaining $13.00 for this survey a couple of days ago, which I did not expect they would correct their mistakes.


I just got the remaining 13.00.

I emailed the woman, who's address I posted above, twice and got no answer.

Then they sent me an invitation for another 15.00 survey. I replied to it saying " I would love to take and complete this survey. Unfortunately, the last time you invited me to do a 15.00 survey you only paid me 2.00 of the promised 15.00. I did complete the survey in it's entirety and no one will respond to my emails regarding the issue."

Later that day I emailed that woman Again. This time I put in the subject line "PLEASE FORWARD TO A SUPERVISOR SINCE YOU WON"T ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM"

I got my 13.00 today.

Persistence, assertiveness and tenacity pays off.

Hi I was never askes for SSN and yes I am with them and have been paid. As a matter of fact I was just paid last week by them through paypal, They are legite.

I just registered. How long does it take to get an i nvite to take a survey? About how many survey invites does one typically get per month?

I am with them also but i get the "better paid surveys" because I am a Nurse. I have made about $50.00 with them last month.

Hi I was never askes for SSN and yes I am with them and have been paid. As a matter of fact I was just paid last week by them through paypal, They are legite.

They will eventually. I was a member for 8 - 12 months before they asked me for mine.

They asked for my ssn on a 2.00 check. got paid but never heard from them since.

I just got an invite today. It was full by the time I got home though.

I just find out that I have already been registered with them. :cool:

As soon as I answered "yes" to the question of "have you done a research or group survey before, I was not qualified. Of course I have done a survey before. If that's how they disqualify you, I'll never get one. I'm sure as heck not going to be exclusive to them. I appreciate all the surveys I get..

The same problem here.

I want to ask people that got in to such survey - do I have to check that I didn't do any survey during the month or what. I don't like the idea that they will ask me again and again about this. I will never qualify for any of them. :(

i got a $2 survey today!

:bump:

i signed up last week..and got invite to 3 dollar survey...i like that they sent a confirmation email that i did infact complete survey and will get compensation and i like that i didnt have to wait months to get first invite. :)

i signed up last week..and got invite to 3 dollar survey...i like that they sent a confirmation email that i did infact complete survey and will get compensation and i like that i didnt have to wait months to get first invite. :)

Just a piece of advice. Pay close attention to whether or not you get paid and if you are paid the correct amount. If you haven't read the entire thread, I recommend doing so. It will explain their shenanigans and how I have had to deal with them in the past. ;) Congrats on the good luck you have had with them so far!

I recently started taking surveys with them and so far have taken 3 that pay $5. How long does it take until it shows up in the statement area?

I recently started taking surveys with them and so far have taken 3 that pay $5. How long does it take until it shows up in the statement area?

Ya know what? I have never even bothered to read that area. They make payments to PayPal the last week of the month. If you got your survey in before that date you will have payment in your account then. Watch these guys carefully. Make sure they pay you what they should and the correct amount. They tend to mess up. Read this thread to see how I have had to deal with them in the past.

Good Luck.

Ok it should be in there next week then, I will make sure to keep track of everything I do with them. Thank you for your help!

Congratulations davidbugs! Brand Institute pays near the end of every month. You should receive the money in your paypal account the end of next month or the very beginning of September! WOO HOO For You!

They pay at the end of every month Miranda? or every 8 weeks? I have 20 surveys dating back to April 2, 07 and havent received anything so far and no response to my emails inquiring as to how often they pay..

They pay at the end of every month Miranda? or every 8 weeks? I have 20 surveys dating back to April 2, 07 and havent received anything so far and no response to my emails inquiring as to how often they pay..

The survey has to be closed out first and then I thought it was every month. You have to have completed the survey by a certain date to get paid in the next payment period. At least this is how it used to be done. Keep on these guys though. They can jerk you around. In this thread I posted the name of who to email directly about this stuff. If that doesn't work put in the subject line "FORWARD TO A Supervisor"

I just noticed I had a $5 payment in my paypal!! :)

I did a BrandChat on 4/17 and was paid 6/12.

I just noticed I had a $5 payment in my paypal!! :)

I did a BrandChat on 4/17 and was paid 6/12.

Thanks for the reminder. They owe me money.

Thanks for the reminder. They owe me money.

I sure hope you don't have the problems I am having with them trying to receive payment on all I am owed.. You really, really have to keep excellent records on the surveys you do with them, and even then it's like pulling teeth.. They make alot of mistakes on what is owed to you for each survey.. I probably wont ever receive another survey from them as I don't let up on them lol

I joined Brand Institute in November and haven't heard a peep from them since. But after reading some of these posts, maybe that's a good thing.

I am/was a member of BI and I honestly have mixed feelings about them-some of you may remember awhile back a posting on craigslist that ended up being a referal link for BI where the guy was promising a $45(I think that was the amt) survey-

I even contacted the craigslist guy who told me he knew someone at BI and for me to go ahead and contact whoever I needed to that basically nothing would happen to him etc-

I went round n round with a guy that works at BI saying that I felt this was very misleading-that the guy who posted the ad on craigslist couldnt possibly guarentee that everyone,let alone anyone would get into "that" survey he was posting etc...I was told he was a recruiter and if wanted I could be one too.
Right after that I got about 5 surveys a day for well over a week and qualified for all of them-I refused to take them for fear the guy would make money off me-I closed my account shortly after that and am undecided if I am going to sign up with them again-

I despise sneakiness and what that guy did was down right wrong-imho
sorry for the rant-guess I need more go-go juice

If you backtrack in this thread I posted how I have gotten them to pay me. My keyboard is dead or I'd post it again. Using the one screen keyboard is a huge pain.

I cant bring their site up, just like survey spot over the weekend, I receive page cannot be displayed..it's been that way a long time, kinda concerned as they owe me money..

Just had one for $10 in my inbox but I DNQ. I hope someone gets in :)

Mommyx2... Read back thru the threads as a few of us have had similar problems,, it took me months to get the all money owed to me, they doled it out little by little. I finally did what Miranda did..They have great paying surveys, but getting your money is a hassle from them and getting the right amount is always another problem.. Be sure and double check all that is owed to you.. I save every survey and survey confirmation from them.. you can email this person..

aforbes@<hidden>