I just sent away for my first check with Global Test Market. Seems like it took forever to get 1000 points! Does anyone know how long it usually takes for a check from them to arrive? I know that some companys send them lightening fast while others seem to take months (Greenfield Online).

Thanks!

I don't remember exactly how long it took when I got mine a few motnhs ago, but it did take a while. Sure is nice seeing that $50 check though. :)

for me, about 30 days. :)

I just sent away for my first check with Global Test Market. Seems like it took forever to get 1000 points! Does anyone know how long it usually takes for a check from them to arrive? I know that some companys send them lightening fast while others seem to take months (Greenfield Online).

Thanks!

Gosh, I'm wondering how long it took you guys to accumulate enough points for a check.

I've been a member for awhile now and I only have 87 points...

It usually takes mine 4 -6 weeks. I just got one this morning! :)

My first year with them it took forever to get to 1,000 points. The last 3 months I have cashed out every month. However, the last 3 weeks I have gotten a lot of surveys but the point values are low. I have been wondering if it is intentional because I have been reaching payout in a months time.

I am no where near 1000 and that is one of the first survey sites that I registered with.

I have no where NEAR 1000 points. I signed up with them a long time ago too. I think my demographics are just too common. (Just call me "Average Jane")

it took about 3 weeks for me !!! but 50 bucks feels good !!! :)

I'm at 500 points, I wish I could get to 1000 soon! I would love a $50 check!

I joined about a month ago and so far I am up to 360 points. So still a ways to go.

I'm at 500 points, I wish I could get to 1000 soon! I would love a $50 check!


Wait until you get to 960 points or so and the surveys either slow down or you can only get 5 points because you don't qualify. That is sooo frustrating!

I've been a member for awhile now and I only have 87 points...

NEVER GIVE UP. ^_^ :)

keep plugging away. And like others have said, my checks tend to come from them in about 4 weeks. I am at something like 976 right now...so close :)

Thanks everybody for all the info! I was hoping that they were lightening fast like Pinecone, but at least it looks like they aren't slow as xmas like some others. :)

OK, well after posting this morning, I got two surveys that pushed me over the 1,000 mark and cashed out. Will let you all know when the check comes.

I'm not doing well on this one, I only have 300 points.

I'd just say try to forget about them and just keep plugging away. Suddenly you'll find you have hit 1,000 :)

I am at 880 and it feels so close. I keep getting surveys and every little adds up. I enjoy it. And yes I can not wait until I reach 50 dollars.

GTM is great. I was able to cash out twice already.

I finally hit 1000. I took about 6 surveys in 1 week and 5 points each I finally made it. The website said 2-3 weeks so I will be pacing my mailbox in a couple of weeks.It will be so nice to get that check.

I finally got my $50.15 check from them today!

i just did a focus group yesterday for 600 points but my points havent still gotten credited .. any idea how long that takes ... with that i will be able to encash another 50 dolllar checkkk ... wooohoooo

I just sent away for my first check with Global Test Market. Seems like it took forever to get 1000 points! Does anyone know how long it usually takes for a check from them to arrive? I know that some companys send them lightening fast while others seem to take months (Greenfield Online).

Thanks!

I sent off for mine about 4 weeks ago and still have not received it! I have emailed them twice and only received canned replies that they would answer within 24 hours - they have yet to answer either email! I am NOT pleased - as I was counting on this for BF shopping. :no:

Mine always take about 6 weeks. They always come.

I haven't made it to 1000 points yet...I'm stuck in the 600 area....

I just recieved a check for 59.60, it took 3-4 weeks to get it. I accumulated the points for a long time, but the surveys are generally pretty quick, and they give a few points just for attempting a survey, even if you dont qualify.

i just did a focus group yesterday for 600 points but my points havent still gotten credited .. any idea how long that takes ... with that i will be able to encash another 50 dolllar checkkk ... wooohoooo

any idea how long it takes for a focus group points to be credited !!!

I have an account at global test market and I am just wondering how much 1000 points is actually worth. It is taking forever. I currently have 757points and I can't find any info on the site that says how much I will get for the number of points.

Anyone know?

I have an account at global test market and I am just wondering how much 1000 points is actually worth. It is taking forever. I currently have 757points and I can't find any info on the site that says how much I will get for the number of points.

Anyone know?

Each point is worth 0.05. So 1000 points is worth 50.00. It does take a little to reach 1000 but when you do 50.00 is nice. Right now I have around 1300 points and should cash out. But for some reason I just keep letting it grow.

Is it just me or arr they not sending out any surveys? I have about 637 points and and even every 5 points for not qualified survey counts, but I am not getting any. :(

Is it just me or arr they not sending out any surveys? I have about 637 points and and even every 5 points for not qualified survey counts, but I am not getting any. :(


Within the past week I earned around 150 points. Completed 2 and did not qualify for 2. So I have been doing ok with getting chances.

I have some info on theses guys. Now I can't say anything for certain but things looks suspicious! :gdparanoid:
I was able to cash out 4 months in a row. After the fourth month the point value of the surveys I am being sent has dropped---Drastically. The majority of the surveys I received were worth 5 - 250. Now, the values are 5 -60 for the majority of the time. :gdparanoid:
Has this happened for anyone else? Or, did they not like how often I was cashing out? :gdparanoid:

^

I have some info on theses guys. Now I can't say anything for certain but things looks suspicious! :gdparanoid:
I was able to cash out 4 months in a row. After the fourth month the point value of the surveys I am being sent has dropped---Drastically. The majority of the surveys I received were worth 5 - 250. Now, the values are 5 -60 for the majority of the time. :gdparanoid:
Has this happened for anyone else? Or, did they not like how often I was cashing out? :gdparanoid:


Hmm, ya know what? I don't think I've ever gotten a survey that was worth more than 50 points. Maybe they've just lowered the point value for everyone? I joined in November and every survey I have ever gotten says it will be worth 5-50 points. Or maybe they just don't invite me to take the biggies.

Anywho, I was finally able to cashout! And for the last week or two I have been getting a survey every single day but not qualifying for any of them. Oh well, 5 points is better than nothing. Is this happening to anyone else?

I have some info on theses guys. Now I can't say anything for certain but things looks suspicious! :gdparanoid:
I was able to cash out 4 months in a row. After the fourth month the point value of the surveys I am being sent has dropped---Drastically. The majority of the surveys I received were worth 5 - 250. Now, the values are 5 -60 for the majority of the time. :gdparanoid:
Has this happened for anyone else? Or, did they not like how often I was cashing out? :gdparanoid:

Mine have been consistent, but then I don't think I was ever offered anything with really high points, except recently something for 600. I cashed out a few weeks ago. I think sometimes we just tend to get paranoid, with all the scams out there. ;)

Mine have been consistent, but then I don't think I was ever offered anything with really high points, except recently something for 600. I cashed out a few weeks ago. I think sometimes we just tend to get paranoid, with all the scams out there. ;)

Nope. They definitely have decreased the point values of the surveys I have been taking. I have been watching since I made that post. (In November) No doubt about it. They are handing out far fewer points for surveys that are the same length as they used to be.

Yep, I agree. I joined in November or December and racked up 800 points right away. I am now struggling to get the last 200 so I can cash out. I hardly had any surveys at all in Febuary and early March, and I didn't qualify for most of them. It seems like it has picked up the last week or so, but it is still going to take me a long time to reach 1000!

Yep, I agree. I joined in November or December and racked up 800 points right away. I am now struggling to get the last 200 so I can cash out. I hardly had any surveys at all in Febuary and early March, and I didn't qualify for most of them. It seems like it has picked up the last week or so, but it is still going to take me a long time to reach 1000!


Exactly the same here, all i keep getting are the 5 point for DNQ for the last month, I am only 85 away from cashing out (first time since I joined in October) and yes the points have defintely declined..
Also, I'm finding it very hard to qualify for their surveys lately too, never had that prob with them before..

Ditto. At first I was qualifying for surveys and raking in the points left and right. Got enough to cash out, and it's been horrible since shortly after. I think I've qualified for one of the last ten or so they've sent me, bleah.

I actually got a 100 point one this morning that would have taken me close to cashing out. Too bad I didn't qualify! :gdangry3:

I actually got a 100 point one this morning that would have taken me close to cashing out. Too bad I didn't qualify! :gdangry3:

That's what bums me out. Almost all of mt surveys used to be worth 100 - 150 - 200. Now, The majority are 5 - 50. I get an occasional 75 - 100. I used to cash out every month. Now it takes 2 months to cash out.

Yeah , I got the 100 point one this mornig and DNQ, :no: but that was the biggest point offer I've ever gotten. :g_shrug:

I actually cashed out after a long wait to get enough points. This was March 8th. No check yet, no replies to my emails! Anyone know how long it's supposed to take to get it?
Thanks!

I actually cashed out after a long wait to get enough points. This was March 8th. No check yet, no replies to my emails! Anyone know how long it's supposed to take to get it?
Thanks!

It takes 4 - 6 weeks. You will get it.

Thanks, Miranda!

I have trouble logging in to them, when I finally do get logged in, i very rarely get past the first couple of questions before it freezes. I have asked them for help in at least 2 emails and I get back "we are sorry but you can't access a survey but once". I finally got back an email that says it does not support Mac; well I don't have a Mac which I had already told them. Can anyone suggest anything? btw I have noticed the point value going down as well.

Have you tried switching browsers?

I guess I cant complain to much about them. Since I joined in Aug. I have cashed out once and now have over 2000 pts in my account. I still seem to do alright with getting surveys although yes most are for 50 pts. I did get one for 600 which was nice.

A friend of mine just cashed out and I think it took about three or four weeks. They pay well, so I like doing them.

did anyone do last nights survey #74406 ???


I completed it and still showing that I haven't of course when I click to get in says I have already completed it. This one was worth 150pts would have put me over what I need to cash out. I always seem to have trouble getting the pts credited right about when I am ready to cash out again. I never did get the pts the last time this happened. I have emailed and emailed with no luck. I even tried phoing them at their washington number and nobody answers :(

I never get anything from them. When I read this post I went over and signed in, seems I never filled out my profiles duh! Hopefully I'll start getting some surveys now!

I just finished the wierdest survey for GTM
It was ran by OTX
They seemed to have 4 different surveys crammed into one for for a whole 50 pts
It felt like 4 because they asked me 4 seperate times what my household income was and then threw in parts of 4 seperate surveys [one about sports, one about TV viewing habits, one about credit cards and finally one about computers]
Wish they had told me that I was doing 4 seperate surveys. I would've demanded 200 points

I did get my check and it took 6 weeks, I'm happy though. I just wish there weren't so many of them that are through OTX. I just do them for the 5 points in most cases!

I get lots of surveys from them, but haven't qualified for one for MONTHS. I will be stuck in the 800 point range forever. I actually got one yesterday that gave me 2 whole points for not qualifying.... Wooohoooo!

I get lots of surveys from them, but haven't qualified for one for MONTHS. I will be stuck in the 800 point range forever. I actually got one yesterday that gave me 2 whole points for not qualifying.... Wooohoooo!

Boy oh boy, they must really be hurting, all I have been receiving also on DNQ's is "2 points" instead of 5..

Yeah, it's really a bummer. I don't remember the last time I qualifed to complete an entire survey. I do get a survey almost daily and the 5-points-a-pop are starting to add up..... slowly.... but it would be nice to actually qualify! :rolleyes:

Me too....big 2 points!!

Yeah, it's really a bummer. I don't remember the last time I qualifed to complete an entire survey. I do get a survey almost daily and the 5-points-a-pop are starting to add up..... slowly.... but it would be nice to actually qualify! :rolleyes:

at least you are still getting the 5 points.. I wonder why some of us are just receiving 2 points lately???

I'm starting to think they just don't want us to cash out... the closer you get to 1000, the fewer points you get. :g_shrug:

I'm starting to think they just don't want us to cash out... the closer you get to 1000, the fewer points you get. :g_shrug:

Hmm. This is a trend that I started to notice back in November. They have greatly reduced the points awarded for surveys. It really stinks. Have you logged on to the site to check your list of completed surveys? Sometimes there will be surveys listed there that you have not started. Even if you DNQ for them at least you will get the points for trying to qualify.

I am sorry this is so frustrating for you. I know how you feel. I have been in the home stretch and had to inch my way up to the 1000 cash out point. It's awful!

That's not the half of it
I'm up to 975 right now
Last night I received a banking survey that lasted 30 minutes
After I submit the survey to claim my big 50 point reward, the system tells me THANKS, but you are not getting any points. No REWARD. No here's 5 points because you didn't qualify.
NOTHING
When I went to check my account, it tells me that the survey I just completed is INCOMPLETE. When I go back to try to open it again, it tells me that I can't. Won't let me refresh the screen or go back to resend.
Nice way to waste 20 minutes and a big S-E grin on my face
Gotta find a better way

That's not the half of it
I'm up to 975 right now
Last night I received a banking survey that lasted 30 minutes
After I submit the survey to claim my big 50 point reward, the system tells me THANKS, but you are not getting any points. No REWARD. No here's 5 points because you didn't qualify.
NOTHING
When I went to check my account, it tells me that the survey I just completed is INCOMPLETE. When I go back to try to open it again, it tells me that I can't. Won't let me refresh the screen or go back to resend.
Nice way to waste 20 minutes and a big S-E grin on my face
Gotta find a better way

Iceman, did you email them right away?

thanks judithra

Sent them a msg fm the GMI site immediately last night :eyepoppin
Even sent them the links and the message that it posted
Still waiting for them to get back to me

BTW: I guess that I get a major error out of every 5 surveys I complete with them. But last night took the cake. Completed 20 minutes of a survey and then completion url says in it "Quota Filled".
Trying soooo hard not to raise my blood pressure

That's not the half of it
I'm up to 975 right now
Last night I received a banking survey that lasted 30 minutes
After I submit the survey to claim my big 50 point reward, the system tells me THANKS, but you are not getting any points. No REWARD. No here's 5 points because you didn't qualify.
NOTHING
When I went to check my account, it tells me that the survey I just completed is INCOMPLETE. When I go back to try to open it again, it tells me that I can't. Won't let me refresh the screen or go back to resend.
Nice way to waste 20 minutes and a big S-E grin on my face
Gotta find a better way

That sounds like an OTX survey. GTM does a lot of their (OTX's) surveys because their own members don't want to take their surveys for exactly that reason. When it's an OTX survey I don't take them. I still want my points for being bothered by them. So, I make sure I DNQ. I tell them I am 99 years old. That disqualifies me and I get my 5 points for their annoyance. I despise OTX. I will not take their surveys anymore. They steal. They lie. Their tech. team stinks. They constantly have tech issues and then blame their survey takers for it. If they ever bother to answer an email.

Miranda

Wish it was OTX, because I have my own beef to gripe about them, but it wasn't
It was a new group that I haven't seen before and I wished I kept their url. It's in my msg to GMI, but GMI doesn't let you send a copy to yourself nor do they send you a msg saying that they received your complaint
:eek:
Just needed to howl and shake my fist at at the moon.

Miranda

Wish it was OTX, because I have my own beef to gripe about them, but it wasn't
It was a new group that I haven't seen before and I wished I kept their url. It's in my msg to GMI, but GMI doesn't let you send a copy to yourself nor do they send you a msg saying that they received your complaint
:eek:
Just needed to howl and shake my fist at at the moon.


Oh great! Another one like OTX? Just what we need! I have done very, very well with GTM. I hope they don't go any further down hill. :no:

Geeeeeeeeez..Good Grief... I logged into my acount to check, like I do on a regular basis with all the survey companies and to my utter confusion, the web page is all in GERMAN :eek: I have emailed them and received a response in GERMAN :eek: I emailed them back explaining I was totally confused as to why that I am United States, english speaking and have been since I joined.. This was yesterday and havent received a response back, I logged in again and it is still all in German:g_think: anyone else ever have this problem??

Geeeeeeeeez..Good Grief... I logged into my acount to check, like I do on a regular basis with all the survey companies and to my utter confusion, the web page is all in GERMAN :eek: I have emailed them and received a response in GERMAN :eek: I emailed them back explaining I was totally confused as to why that I am United States, english speaking and have been since I joined.. This was yesterday and havent received a response back, I logged in again and it is still all in German:g_think: anyone else ever have this problem??

after reading your post, i went and logged in...and mine was completely normal. :yup: i wonder whats going on though if yours came up in german:confused:

I got a survey from them recently and it was in German (I think). When I went to their site it was also in German.

I think at some point I (or someone else :g_shrug: ) posted a survey for the GTM German site. They send the surveys in English. I have not had trouble with them switching my main page tho. Some months back someone kept getting the page in Spanish when they logged into the site. I think the issue is all there's as it corrected itself w/i a few days.

I think at some point I (or someone else :g_shrug: ) posted a survey for the GTM German site. They send the surveys in English. I have not had trouble with them switching my main page tho. Some months back someone kept getting the page in Spanish when they logged into the site. I think the issue is all there's as it corrected itself w/i a few days.

Thanks Miranda!

I just completed a 15 minute survey on digital cameras, only to be told "Sorry, you don't qualify... we have credited your account with 5 points"!!!! I really feel like they got something for nothing here... I actually know a lot about different digital cameras and answered a lot of questions. Has anyone qualified for anything lately? I guess I should just be glad I got 5 points instead of the 2 that I've been getting recently, but at this rate I'll never get the extra 100 points I need to cash out!!

OK... something very interesting just happened. I just received a survey through Clear Voice Surveys that was actually for Global Test Market. I have never received one of their surveys through anyone else. The strangest thing of all was that I actually qualified for the survey! I am going to be paid $2 for my participation (through Clear Voice), but I'm wondering if this is how Global Test Market is going to get out of paying me the almost $50 I have earned.

imjen2

keep the faith
weirdest thing happened to me
right after my griping last week, not only did i finish off my 1000 to cash out, but suddenly i got another half a dozen more surveys. now i'm up to 420 for this week
go figure
just keep on keeping on and you'll cash out.

btw: I never did get the 50 points that i was owed

OK... something very interesting just happened. I just received a survey through Clear Voice Surveys that was actually for Global Test Market. I have never received one of their surveys through anyone else. The strangest thing of all was that I actually qualified for the survey! I am going to be paid $2 for my participation (through Clear Voice), but I'm wondering if this is how Global Test Market is going to get out of paying me the almost $50 I have earned.

That has happened to me before. Gosh, that just bugs me. I have no idea why that happens.
You will get there Jen. I know it seems like forever but you will! I promise! Will this be your first check from them? It seems like my first cash out took forever to get too.

OK... I know I've been complaining about my frustration with Global Test Market lately, but today I am TICKED!!!! I finally received a survey that I actually qualified for that would take me within 10 points of cashing out (yes, Miranda, it would be the first time). I completed the survey (which was about acid reflux and was completely relevant to me), clicked on the 'finish survey' button, and received a message that said....
"Sorry, you have answered the survey questions too quickly to have provided thoughtful responses. We will be unable to use your survey data and will no longer require your participation in this survey".
WHAT!?!?!?!??!?????!????? :gdangry4: :gdangry3: :curse:

I DID answer the questions thoughtfully but happen to be a very fast reader (I actually had speed reading courses as part of the "Gifted" curriculum in high school and also took a speed reading course in college). I feel that I am being penalized for being intelligent!!!!!!!! At one point I actually walked away from the survey to get my toddler a drink, so I know I didn't even complete the survey as quickly as I could have.

I have emailed GTM and will let you know how they respond.

OK... I know I've been complaining about my frustration with Global Test Market lately, but today I am TICKED!!!! I finally received a survey that I actually qualified for that would take me within 10 points of cashing out (yes, Miranda, it would be the first time). I completed the survey (which was about acid reflux and was completely relevant to me), clicked on the 'finish survey' button, and received a message that said....
"Sorry, you have answered the survey questions too quickly to have provided thoughtful responses. We will be unable to use your survey data and will no longer require your participation in this survey".
WHAT!?!?!?!??!?????!????? :gdangry4: :gdangry3: :curse:

I DID answer the questions thoughtfully but happen to be a very fast reader (I actually had speed reading courses as part of the "Gifted" curriculum in high school and also took a speed reading course in college). I feel that I am being penalized for being intelligent!!!!!!!! At one point I actually walked away from the survey to get my toddler a drink, so I know I didn't even complete the survey as quickly as I could have.

I have emailed GTM and will let you know how they respond.


I know exactly how you feel! This has happened to me. Not with GMI though. I hope you get somewhere with them. I have the same problem. I read too fast too. I have had more than one survey credit voided for the same reason. I now leave the darn things open for an extra five minutes before clicking the finial submit button. I hope GMI takes care of this. Good luck!

I now leave the darn things open for an extra five minutes before clicking the finial submit button.

Great idea... This is the first time this has happened to me (that I am aware of, anyway). We'll see if I hear back from them.

Oh well... I received a canned response that tells me absolutely nothing and doesn't resolve the issue (in other words, I get no points for the survey). I am going to stick with them until I get the additional 51 points I need (which should take about another 6 months at 2 pts per survey!) and then be done with them.

We apologize for any inconvenience
GlobalTestMarket has caused you.

Thank you for the information. This has
allowed us to investigate and resolve the
situation.
We hope everything will be fixed soon.
Again, we apologize for this inconvenience.

Best Regards,
Malina Bankova
Customer Service

Great idea... This is the first time this has happened to me (that I am aware of, anyway). We'll see if I hear back from them.

I do the same thing. I tend to open them and take my time, going back and forth. That is the problem when you have tried enough surveys...you get pretty quick at them.

Now I am getting invites that give 2-40 points and just got one that didnt even give the "big" 2 "point" award for DNQ, it was just for 30 points.. good grief they must be hurting, I'm sure going to cash out quickly..

Now I am getting invites that give 2-40 points and just got one that didnt even give the "big" 2 "point" award for DNQ, it was just for 30 points.. good grief they must be hurting, I'm sure going to cash out quickly..

I think it's more a case of people will still take the surveys so why should they pay more if they can get away with paying less.

I am so agitated with Global Test Mkt.. I did an interactive 90 min plus invoke solution thru their (global) invitation over 8 weeks ago for 600 points and over the course of numerous emails to them, all I receive is double talk, Global Test Mkt states they are not responsible for this , invoke solutions is, for me to contact them and Invoke is totally unresponsive to any of my emails.. To me the gist of this is, that they just plain to not want to pay me what I am due.. The 600 points will put me up and over cash out and well on my way to cashing out again..( I cashed out last month for my $50 ) with the measly 2 points and 40-50 points now for studys that used to be 150 plus, makes you wonder whats up..I am helpless, I guess I just got screwed out of 600 points :gdcensored:

Judithra, I think Invoke is getting SLOWER and SLOWER. The last one that I did with them
took 10 weeks to credit my account. ( I was told 6 weeks ! )

I think it's more a case of people will still take the surveys so why should they pay more if they can get away with paying less.

exactly they can pick who they wanna screw and know that even if several leave they will still have lots more ppl

exactly they can pick who they wanna screw and know that even if several leave they will still have lots more ppl

The really unfortunate thing is that they make you wait until you earn $50 to cash out, but decided to screw you when you get close to doing so. At least that is the way it has been in my case. I feel like all I am doing lately is complaining about Global Test Market!!

Last week I completed a survey that they didn't give me credit for because "I completed it too quickly". Yesterday I qualified for one in which they asked a bunch of questions and then wanted you to review a website. The instructions said "View the website, then click the "Finished" Button to return to the survey". I took my time viewing the website (so that I wouldn't be disqualified for doing it too quickly) and then noticed that there was no "Finished" button to click. There was no way for me to get back to the survey! I have yet to hear back from them on that one.

Either of these would have given me enough points to cash out for the first time (I originally joined in November). There are other survey companies who are excellent with customer service and give their panel members the benefit of the doubt (Testspin is one). Unfortunately, GTM is not one of these. I just want to cash out so I can be removed from their panel.

Sorry everyone is so mad at them right now. I know how frusterating it can be. I have been with them since October and just now got to cash out last night for the first time. It took FOREVER to get the dang 1000 points to cash out. Grrrr!!!

OMG I actually got one that I completed and got 50 points for instead of DNQ and 2-5 points.

:rwb: Happy Memorial Day :rwb:

What is up???? GTM is now sending me 20 min surveys for "10 points", that used to pay at least 5-50 points..Im very disappointed with them..

Is anyone else receiving these 10 point ones and are you doing them? I don't think I will.. if they figure out they can get away with it, that's all they will continue to offer..:no:

Same here, I was so frustrated when I did a survey that took probably 45 minutes and I got 30 points. I used to get 150 for those really long ones. Also, there were thousands of questions that were the drag and drop style. Long and boring. I was hoping they weren't going to be one of the survey companies that screwed over their panelists. Oh well another one going down the drain. Also their homepage says that any surveys completed over the last couple of days are going to take a while to show up in our accounts, however if they send you a new survey invitation the points are showing up there ??

Anyone have any problems with payment or know how long they take to pay? Its been over 6 weeks for some people I have talked to.

They say 2-3 weeks when you check out but I had had them take up to 8 weeks before. I am waiting on 2 checks now and I am getting ready to cash out again. I hate waiting for money.

Does anyone get their Global Test Market checks at a P.O. Box ???
Their homepage says no P.O. boxes for your address.
That is where I get my mail.
Just wondering because I requested a check about 5 to 6 weeks ago and maybe they're
not going to send it to the P.O. Box.
( I'm not worried if they're just running behind schedule on mailings as stated above. )

Does anyone get their Global Test Market checks at a P.O. Box ???
Their homepage says no P.O. boxes for your address.
That is where I get my mail.
Just wondering because I requested a check about 5 to 6 weeks ago and maybe they're
not going to send it to the P.O. Box.
( I'm not worried if they're just running behind schedule on mailings as stated above. )

I cashed out around the same time and I still haven't received the check. I have cashed out three times sinse then. Nada. I have a street addy.

They say 2-3 weeks when you check out but I had had them take up to 8 weeks before. I am waiting on 2 checks now and I am getting ready to cash out again. I hate waiting for money.

Thanks, Ill pass that along. Seems to me when I last cashed out it was a long time.

I last cashed out on April 6th and received my check two weeks ago.

WOOO HOOO!! After months of frustration and numerous surveys that I didn't receive credit for (for stupid reasons), I was finally able to cash out. I know that it will now be MONTHS before I see my payment, but at least now I know it's coming!
:greenappl :g_dance: :greenappl

Yay! See, aren't you glad you hung in there? http://www.getsmile.com/smilies/%5Ecad/persian15.gif

Okay. Got the first check I requested. Two more to go. I hate waiting for money. When I was a kid I would get so excited about Christmas I would sleep in the hall. Like I could get to it quicker/it would come faster if I were closer to the living room???? Sometimes I feel almost like sitting at the mailbox and waiting for the mail carrier.

If I would ever get my 600 points due me from a Invoke solution session "April 4th", I could cash out again still be halfway there for another cashout..Sending emails is no avail as they say Invoke is not their responsibility ( I say it is as the invite came from GTM ) and Invoke you do not get any response to emails, none, zippo, nada.. sooooooooo what do ya do lol

If I would ever get my 600 points due me from a Invoke solution session "April 4th", I could cash out again still be halfway there for another cashout..Sending emails is no avail as they say Invoke is not their responsibility ( I say it is as the invite came from GTM ) and Invoke you do not get any response to emails, none, zippo, nada.. sooooooooo what do ya do lol

Hang In There!

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Hang In There!:gd_tequil

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:gdbouquet1: Ima hanging in there :gd_tequil lol

I cashed out!!!!!!!:gdthums: :gdcool:

I cashed out!!!!!!!:gdthums: :gdcool:

Nice! I just reached the 1000 mark a few days ago but I think I'm going to let it accumulate a little more.

Nice! I just reached the 1000 mark a few days ago but I think I'm going to let it accumulate a little more.

Not me, that took 8 months!

Not me, that took 8 months!

The first time I cashed out it took forever to get to 1000 points. This time hasn't been so bad. I think it's been about 3 months.

Has anyone noticed they are getting really stingy with their points? It used to be even if you didn't qualify they would give you like five points just for trying and now nothing.

Has anyone noticed they are getting really stingy with their points? It used to be even if you didn't qualify they would give you like five points just for trying and now nothing.

I still get 5 points when I DNQ

I still get 5 points when I DNQ

So do I, it doesnt say so at the end of the surveys like it used to, but you still get the 5 points, I always check my marketpoint balance at the end of all their surveys whether I complete one or DNQ.. The 5 points are always added to my balance..

^^^^ same here:)

Iwas wondering has anyone else had problems logging in over at GTM. I cashed out the first week of July and now I can't log in. I know my info is correct because I had them email it to me...Just wondering has anyone else had this problem when they cashed out.

I just logged in successfully. They recently made it so that instead of using your account # to login you just use your email address. Are you still trying to login using the account #?

I just logged in successfully. They recently made it so that instead of using your account # to login you just use your email address. Are you still trying to login using the account #?


I tried using both my account number and my email address... I guess I'll have to email them.

Has anyone had this problem before.
This morning, before I took any surveys, I had 520 marketpoints
I took 2 surveys, the 2nd of which was numbered before the first [ie: 1st survey #1234, 2nd survey #1221]. Successfully completed both. I should have been credited for 90 points.
I just went and checked my marketpoints. Now I have 435 points. I lost points for completing 2 surveys. :eyepoppin

At the rate I'm going, I'll be paying GTM to successfully complete their surveys :yuck:

Has anyone had this problem before.
This morning, before I took any surveys, I had 520 marketpoints
I took 2 surveys, the 2nd of which was numbered before the first [ie: 1st survey #1234, 2nd survey #1221]. Successfully completed both. I should have been credited for 90 points.
I just went and checked my marketpoints. Now I have 435 points. I lost points for completing 2 surveys. :eyepoppin

At the rate I'm going, I'll be paying GTM to successfully complete their surveys :yuck:


I've had strange things like that happen before with my marketpoints. I just give it a day or 2 and it corrects itself. If it's still wrong after a couple days, contact them.

I am very frustrated with them right now. I cashed out for one check and before I ever got that check I cashed out two more times. Well, I still haven't gotten the 2nd check. Another site they run, but it's owned by GMI, they owe me a 60.00 check and they also owe me another check for their Mothers Know Best Site! I cashed out weeks ago! They are taking longer and longer to pay me! It's especially frustrating for me right now because my electric bill is due and I don't have the money! They are really ticking me off lately!!! :banghead:

I am very frustrated with them right now. I cashed out for one check and before I ever got that check I cashed out two more times. Well, I still haven't gotten the 2nd check. Another site they run, but it's owned by GMI, they owe me a 60.00 check and they also owe me another check for their Mothers Know Best Site! I cashed out weeks ago! They are taking longer and longer to pay me! It's especially frustrating for me right now because my electric bill is due and I don't have the money! They are really ticking me off lately!!! :banghead:

well in the survey they sent me today shows I have over 1000 pts to cash out with BUT when I go to the site shows I have UNDER 1000 so I can't even cash out at the moment :(

well in the survey they sent me today shows I have over 1000 pts to cash out with BUT when I go to the site shows I have UNDER 1000 so I can't even cash out at the moment :(

My account is fouled up too, it has been flucuating(sp) up and down for the past two weeks.. When I receive a survey it is always higher than shows in my account.. One day I am 50 points away from cashing out again and the next I'm minus a 100 lol..Good thing I keep excellent records of all surveys I complete. I emailed them, received an email back stating they were aware of the problem and were working on it.. hmmmmm lol..The last check I received took 9 weeks and waiting on another now and it's been 6 weeks so far.. so far all the checks from them are very slowwwww, I think they slap em on turtles and tell no hurry lol..

I think they slap em on turtles and tell no hurry lol..

:yup:

Omg what is up with GMI.. I cashed out again on July 17th and I just now received this is my box..:( Do they do this if you are cashing out too frequently? :( I also cashed out with their MotherKnowsbest site too, so it must:( that means ill waiting close to 3 months for my $50 bucks.. Good grief.. Did anyone else get this???

Dear Judith

You recently redeemed MarketPoints from your GlobalTestMarket account. Your request is being processed, but we regret to inform you that it may take an additional four weeks :eek: for you to receive your check. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to assure you that you will receive your check as soon as possible.

For your patience, we have added 20 MarketPoints to your current GlobalTestMarket account balance.

We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to your continued involvement in the GlobalTestMarket community.

Sincerely,

The GlobalTestMarket Team

I just got the same thing. I have cashed out 3 times in the last 4 months or so. I have only received 1 check. I think they are having issues with their payments. :(

I just got this one

You recently redeemed MarketPoints from your GlobalTestMarket account. Your request is being processed, but we regret to inform you that it may take an additional four weeks for you to receive your check. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to assure you that you will receive your check as soon as possible.

For your patience, we have added 15 MarketPoints to your current GlobalTestMarket account balance.

We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to your continued involvement in the GlobalTestMarket community.

Sincerely,

The GlobalTestMarket Team

I just got the same message, but they only gave me a whole 10 points for my troubles :smart:

I have 3 outstanding checks waiting from them, since the past few months I've been getting a ridiculous number of surveys fm them

And I've also been having a lot of problems with G***** O***** [name not 2 b mentioned] ever since they switched to their new format.

What gives? :eyepoppin

I received this also but i was only worth 15 points not twenty:no:

I redeemed my points for the first time in September and received an email soon after confirming it and saying it would take 4-6 weeks for my check to arrive. It will be 8 weeks tomorrow. Is this typical for Global Test Market or should I be worried that it got lost in the mail or something? Or maybe I'm just being impatient because I want me money!!:tongue1: TIA

I redeemed my points for the first time in September and received an email soon after confirming it and saying it would take 4-6 weeks for my check to arrive. It will be 8 weeks tomorrow. Is this typical for Global Test Market or should I be worried that it got lost in the mail or something? Or maybe I'm just being impatient because I want me money!!:tongue1: TIA

I just went through the same thing but cashed out the middle of August and after emailing me them I found out that they deleted my account :(

I just went through the same thing but cashed out the middle of August and after emailing me them I found out that they deleted my account :(

Oh no, that stinks! Are they going to make it right for you? Can you still login to their site? I have been able to login, and have still been getting surveys. I hope you can get it straightened out and that we both get our money!!!

Did you contact them about this? They are usually so good about errors, etc.. I sure hope it gets straighten out for you and you get the money you are owe!

In response to time limit of checks once you cash out, I have cashed out several times and due to cash out again.. I am waiting on one that I cashed out on Sept 12th, I dont get too excited as the time always varies with them.. I have gotten them as soon as 4 weeks, and some 6 weeks and 8 weeks..some over the 8 week period, if it goes that long I usually will email them..

For those that arent aware of it. GTM has created a blog, so they are listening to what people are saying and are working on improving their surveys. Dont shoot me I'm just passing the address along: http://blog.globaltestmarket.com/2007/10/18/hello-world/

Oh no, that stinks! Are they going to make it right for you? Can you still login to their site? I have been able to login, and have still been getting surveys. I hope you can get it straightened out and that we both get our money!!!

nope they aren't they basically said I was a cheater because the ppl I referred had some of the same data points as I do and BBB said that was as much information as they will require them to do. I am not surprised they closed my account because I have been reading a lot of posts where they are doing that to ppl. I think since it was such a great program that lots of ppl signed up and they seem to be weeding out some of us older ppl like me I guess.

Just so ya know the ppl that I referred I think only I was credited with one but 2 of them are males which I am not and one was a female and she is now a truck driver and I don't believe does any surveys for them anymore because she doesnt have time. So not sure what "data points" we had in common but oh well was an expensive lesson

this is my last reply from the BBB

Thank you for contacting the Better Business Bureau. As your current case manager Jill is out of the office today, I am in receipt of your most recent correspondence regarding your frustrations with the outcome with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the company involved in the action.



The BBB’s role is to assist parties in reaching a resolution while remaining completely neutral and is not a consumer protection agency. We work to open the lines of communication between the parties. The BBB is not an enforcement or investigation agency. Therefore, the BBB only judges the case based on if the company addressed the issues of the complaint, not by the outcome.



The State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Department may be able to further assist you with your complaint. Their phone number is (206) 464-6684. Small claims court may also be an option that is more enforcing.



Thank you for your time and effort in regard to this case. While we understand your frustration with this matter we greatly appreciate your concerns.

I guess I have 2 more options but don't know that they would get me anywhere lol

For those that arent aware of it. GTM has created a blog, so they are listening to what people are saying and are working on improving their surveys. Dont shoot me I'm just passing the address along: http://blog.globaltestmarket.com/2007/10/18/hello-world/

LOL @<hidden> Dont shoot me.. We dont shoot new members at least not all of them :cheesy: lol.. just teasing.. Welcome to Gottadeal!!!:) and thanks for the post and link.. GMI is a good company, Im sure they will resolve the wait period on checks and/or other issues..

Thanks everyone! I did email them since it has been 8 weeks now so we'll see what happens.

Did you contact them about this? They are usually so good about errors, etc.. I sure hope it gets straighten out for you and you get the money you are owe!

In response to time limit of checks once you cash out, I have cashed out several times and due to cash out again.. I am waiting on one that I cashed out on Sept 12th, I dont get too excited as the time always varies with them.. I have gotten them as soon as 4 weeks, and some 6 weeks and 8 weeks..some over the 8 week period, if it goes that long I usually will email them..

I got my check today!!! I redeemed my points on September 7 so yours will probably be coming soon too, judithra!!!:)

I got my check today!!! I redeemed my points on September 7 so yours will probably be coming soon too, judithra!!!:)

Yayyyyy!:clapping: Im so glad you finally got it.......Mine will probably be next week, thank you so much for the heads up!

Yayyyyy!:clapping: Im so glad you finally got it.......Mine will probably be next week, thank you so much for the heads up!

Your welcome! I thought you would be happy to hear that!!:)

Here you can comment about the redemption process.

http://blog.globaltestmarket.com/2007/11/01/did-someone-say-they-want-faster-redemption-delivery/

I just redeemed 2000 points, yah! Think I'll get it by the end of the year? :D

Wel Il, just requested a check from one of the GMI survey sites. *sigh* Now I just have to wait until the carrier pigeon gets theu check to my house. GMI is a good company. Very honest. They pay what they promise, the points for surveys have gone way down in the last year and that really stinks but for the most part, they are a decent company. They are just so s......l......o......w...... getting payments to their panelists. I really wish they would speed things up. I read the site where a couple of people wrote in asking about the speed of their payments. They said they intend to improve but what do you want to bet they will be s......l......o......w...... implementing the change? *sigh* Can't do anything but hurry up and wait. I just wish I didn't need to pay for my medication right now.

I have been at 500 points forever. It will be nice when I finally have enough to cash out. I wish every site would pay with paypal.

I just cashed out for the first time with them...hoping my payment doesn't take too long!!! Fingers crossed!!!

I just cashed out for the first time with them...hoping my payment doesn't take too long!!! Fingers crossed!!!

I cashed out on 10/27 and still have not received payment. Had hoped to get it by Christmas so we shall see.

I cashed out on 10/27 and still have not received payment. Had hoped to get it by Christmas so we shall see.

It can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks to receive your check, the norm is about 6 weeks..:)

Woohoo, I just got my $100 check. I wasn't expecting it until after Christmas :)

Woohoo, I just got my $100 check. I wasn't expecting it until after Christmas :)

Great timing! I hope that means mine will be here in the next few day.

Yay for you!! Maybe i'll get mine before Christmas and I just made cash out this morning again..wont get that one till prob last of Jan, first of feb..

I cashed out on 11/13 and was just told by GTM to expect my check by December 26th.

On a separate note, I just finished a 100 point survey and received a message that I completed it too quickly for my responses to count. This happened to me previously, so I am pretty careful... I actually spent a great deal of time on this survey and stepped away from my computer a couple of times to get the kids ready for bed. :gdangry3: I guess they just don't like paying 100 point surveys anymore.

I cashed out on 11/13 and was just told by GTM to expect my check by December 26th.

On a separate note, I just finished a 100 point survey and received a message that I completed it too quickly for my responses to count. This happened to me previously, so I am pretty careful... I actually spent a great deal of time on this survey and stepped away from my computer a couple of times to get the kids ready for bed. :gdangry3: I guess they just don't like paying 100 point surveys anymore.


Did you email them to complain? Fortunately I've never had this problem, yet...

I got my check last Friday, cashed out 11/07/07. :)

Did you email them to complain? Fortunately I've never had this problem, yet...

Yes, I complained both times it happened. Both times I received a canned response that stated "Thank you for notifying of us this technical issue. We are working to have it resolved." I never received credit.

On a more positive note, I received a check today from my cash out 11/13. Merry Christmas!

Just a hats off to GMI, I am so pleased with their new blog, now you can have a good idea of when your checks will be coming.. No more guessing..I image it cuts down on hundreds of emails asking "where's my check" Kudos to GMI!

For those that arent aware of it. GTM has created a blog, so they are listening to what people are saying and are working on improving their surveys.: http://blog.globaltestmarket.com/200...8/hello-world/

Postnote: be sure to click on correct month on the right hand side..

That reminds me, I'm able to cash out with them again. :)

Just a heads up in case you didnt receive an email, you can update your profiles again, there are 10 of them, if you do them all, it's a 100 points.

Also if you aren't aware of their blog, they have one and if you are waiting payment, it will tell you when it's being sent out.. The blog button is on your home page.. They have gotten really good about their payments, usually just 4 weeks..

I HAVE CASHED OUT TWICE, BUT IR SEEMS TO TAKE FOREVER TO GET THE 1000 POINTS. lATELY I HAVEN'T HAD ANY SURVEYS THOUGH.

Just cashed out again a couple of days ago. Had 16xx points.

I've been noticing something very worrying
I've gotten 2 5-50 point surveys recently
They turned out to be from OTX
When I successfully completed it, I only got 40 points
Now the surveys said that I was supposed to get 50 points, but I only got 40 points at the end
Why do I feel cheated

Rec'd my 1st cash out payment in the mail yesterday!!!! $51.25 not bad.

Just a heads up in case you didnt receive an email, you can update your profiles again, there are 10 of them, if you do them all, it's a 100 points.

Also if you aren't aware of their blog, they have one and if you are waiting payment, it will tell you when it's being sent out.. The blog button is on your home page.. They have gotten really good about their payments, usually just 4 weeks..


Yes, they have been speedy sending out payments. I cashed out on Aug. 4 and to my surprise I received my check on Aug 26!

Yes, they have been speedy sending out payments. I cashed out on Aug. 4 and to my surprise I received my check on Aug 26!

Sweet, I cashed out on August 23, so hopefully I will see my check this month :)

If you check their blog, it always shows when payments for particular cash out dates. Very helpful. and no more wondering and waiting.:)

http://blog.globaltestmarket.com/
you might need to scroll down as they sometimes are for their italian/ spanish participants..

Just got this email yesterday---

Dear GlobalTestMarket member,

On October 1st, 2008, GlobalTestMarket released a new survey engine. In the process of transferring large amounts of data to the new system, we have unfortunately experienced slower than usual processing times which has caused some unexpected delays.

Please rest assured that we are recording your MarketPoints and survey activity in real time, and that your account information will be current and consistent throughout shortly.

Thank you very much for your patience and understanding during this time.

Sincerely,

GlobalTestMarket

Heads up - GTM is now sending out survey invitations with sweepstakes entry rewards:

A new survey is available
Survey Number: 144942
Reward for Survey Completion: Sweepstakes Entry

After completing the survey:

Thank you for your participation in this survey.
You have received three (3) entries to our daily and monthly drawing!
We look forward to inviting you to another future survey.

It's a sad day for all...

One can now cross Global Test Market into the "junk survey site" column: the majority of all all surveys feature "Reward for Survey Completion: Sweepstakes entry." In fact, eight of the last ten I received have been for a sweepstakes; the two that remained for points no longer credited my account five GTM points for being disqualified. It's a shame: GTM was my second favorite survey site. :(