You've Got to Try This One!

Great news surfing for cash buddy's! I discovered a great site that currently has a $5.00 sign up. The name's kind of silly, but this free site is really fun! Its called SquishyCash.com (I kid you not!) Here's the link: http://squishycash.com/homepage?ref=deesorrell2. I put an I Love Squishy Cash button to the right of this page for your convenience.

Anyway, I just joined Squishy Cash the other day and I've already got a credit of $12! But more than that, I had a blast getting it! Here, for me, it's not just about the cash, although you can certainly find some there. But this site also has bells and whistles to entertain you while your clicking! By that I mean, if you want to socialize, there's a squawk box on the offer page so you can chat up some new friends while you do your thing! There are living breathing monitors on the squawk box who have so far been really great to answer my questions. (Do check out the FAQ page, etc.) Of course, if it is a technical question you can submit a ticket for assistance. They have a slot machine where you can play toens for cash wins of up to $1.00. They have a lottery. They just have a lot of contests and promotions. I mean daily! There's even a calendar of the current month that tells you in advance what promo is what on which day!! For example, today (Wednesday) they are offering $0.50 bonus (50 cents) for every 5 approved offers! That's June 16 only. Ends at 11:59 pm EST. You can win an unlimited amount of free cash during this promotion!

Everytime I go there, I find something new to try out. They have the obligatory daily surveys, sortable offers, an shopping rewards, but they also have something for those who are competitive by nature and those who like to take a chance! Monthly completion contests, random cash codes that you try to be the first one to enter for moolah, a lottery, and more! I could go on and on but you really need to check out this site for yourself when you get a minute or two of free time.

I don't know if you can tell how excited I am (possibly just a tad manic, but what the hell!). I get the feeling that the Squishy people (?)(!) genuinely want everyone to succeed on their site and have a darn good time doing it. They tell you what offers are crediting as they credit. So you can see what offers other people are having good luck with! They will send you e-mails that you have a messages. They confirm offers pretty fast too.

As with anything that sound too good to be true, there are a couple of things you may not like so much. The minimum amount you can withdraw by Verified PayPal, check, and Amazon.com is $20.00, and you can only cash out once a month fee-free. (There'sa huge fee to cash out otherwise, so why bother?) Also, you need to request your money before the end of the month to receive your check by the end of the following month.

But, hey, you needed a savings account you couldn't spend so fast, didn't you? I know I do. So, I'm going to mark my calendar to put in a cash out request and have a nice deposit to my PayPal account come end of July! Woohoo!!! I'll still try to save time to send you an update now and then!

Don't Bother Short List

Hi all,
Finding time to keep up with a blog is almost as hard as finding time to clean my house many times!! So I am all about saving time doing pointless, time-consuming surveys that lead me nowhere! So, here's my short list of Don't Bother Sites:

•Surf Bounty
•Survey Explosion
•Survey Adventure
•The Survey Doctor
•Snap Dollars
•Survey Club


Now I'm not saying these sites are all scam or you won't ever earn rewards from them. What I am saying is that to me, they are a waste of valuable time.
First, I don't have hours to spend clicking through similar offers for products and services that I don't want or need just to get to the "supposed" end and find out I have to participate in 2 or 6 or 9 offers! But I also don't have time to read carefully every single word in the terms and conditions. Speed readers can probably do it, but I can't. So sometimes I just skim through. If I see any dollar signs, I look more closely, because unless you want to spend earnings on referrals I don't advise upgrading or paying to be allowed to click.
Second, if the small print at the bottom of a terrific offer (like a $1000 gift card or a lap top computer or something)says "Silver, Gold and Platinum" hit the delete. Same with "Top, Prime and anything else like that. What they are telling you is you're going to have to jump through a lot of hoops and probably will get very little for your trouble.
Third, if you should happen to get caught in one of those loops where you have to say yes to at least one offer because it won't let you continue until you do, then just forget it. This is their game and they will ultimately win. If nothng else, you will end up wasting your time and being frustrated.
My preferred strategy is to use the "submit email/zip code sites" that I can complete quickly for 20 or 30 or even 50 cents or more and just keep hopping till I've go a few dollars to move to Pay Pal. It's really cool to suddenly realize that you have $20 or $30 in your Pay Pal account and then you can do some shopping for something you really need, like another pair of Crocs! (I'm suddenly in to Crocs! They have the Rx Cloud which is like heaven, really! So, I guess the whole point today is don't be afraid to bail if you pick a loser - there are plenty of other sites that aren't out to trick you and will tell you straight up what exactly you have to do to qualify for the reward. Now get clicking!!

Update and Two More Fast Cash-paying Sites!

Hey all,
The verdict is in on the last two surf for cash sites I told you I had stumbled upon the other day. In my opinion, if you only have time for one new daily, make it Paid the Fastest at  http://www.paidthefastest.com/members/register.php?ref=mypookie79. This site will pay a minimum of $3.00 to PayPal but you must make a call to verify your account before you will be paid the first time. I like the way you can sort the offers. I found the "enter valid email and or zip code" and made a fast $7.00!! It might not be big money, but it sure was fast! It's already in my PayPal account waiting to be spent on a site like Alice.com or Ebay, or maybe I'll save it up and get another new pair of Crocs to wear in the garden!

Anyway, I've been bogged down with a Poe paper for World Literature class online, so I haven't gotten to do much research with OnlyCashSurveys.com (http://panel.onlycashsurveys.com/) but I did get credited with $5.00 just for signing up. This site is an actual survey site, so they pay higher per offer, but each offer takes a little longer and not everyone will qualify. Also, you have to remember to check daily for offers because they don't send e-mail invites as far as I can tell. This site also uses PayPal, but their minimum is $20. This type of account is good to check regularly until you get a nice sum to be spent for something particular down the road, not so much for mad money.

I did find two more sites today, so I'll be checking them out. So far, they both appear to be similar to Paid the Fastest, in that they have lots of little offers, including a submit valid e-mail sort button. These are Only Dough (http://onlydough.com/) and Pocket Change (http://www.pocketchangegpt.com/welcome2ref=deesorrell2. If you've got time to play, check 'em out. Otherwise, I'll let you know my opinion in a day or two.

If you are enjoying this blog, kindly leave me some encouraging words. I get tired of talking to myself!
Happy June!

On Freebie Sites - Beware!

I mentioned early on that I will tell you of my experiences with so-called and for-real freebie sites. I may be a bit slow on the go sometimes but here's the scoop.

Free stuff sites are numerous, and many offers really are free. By clicking a link or two, you will soon be blessed with more free stuff than you can possibly use. And, if you're like me, it is always fun to get something, however small, for free in your mailbox. Realize the company who sends the free item(s) wants your repeat business and you will get follow-up flyers, e-mails, etc. There are so many, many products to buy, they're trying to help you pick theres. (Duh!) Know that you are now on their hit list and they'll keep after you and your business.

Food companies that send out samples usually give you a coupon to further entice you to spend your money on their product line. If its a food item you wanted to try, or use everyday, more power to you! I've gotten snacks and breakfast cereals, coffee, tea, candy (I didn't need), and slim-down or bulk up products. I've also gotten otc drug trial packs (to lessen symptoms of ailments I really have), personal care items and more.  If the product is too heavy too mail cheaply, then you may get a coupon to try it for free. Go ahead, what have you got to lose?

Well the answer to that question is your sanity! Getting e-mails you can mark junk and forget is different than all the paper you will soon have on your hands when you start signing up for free stuff. Be sure to recycle all that you can so as to make sure your good fortune is not adding to the death of a planet. (OK, so yes. I am trying to be environmental-savvy.) Also, if you can't use a freebie, pass it on to someone who can. The church, local homeless shelter, and other worthy organizations may be very glad to recieve the free stuff you've decided you have no need for.

I guess I'm just attempting to say that you can get lots of free stuff. But rest assured, they are not going to send you high ticket items or family-sized servings. If you see a "get a free laptop" come-on, run the other way. You are about to be inundated with offers for free stuff you really don't want or need. And, steer clear if they want to charge you a "small shipping and handling fee." Free is free. They make tons of money selling they're product. Let them pay the shipping to get you to try it.

Here's a brief list of some of the free stuff sites I check out daily in no particular order:
  Freaky Freddie:  http://www.freakyfreddies.com/
  Freefly's:  http://www.freeflys.com/MoreFreeSamples.php
  Freebie King: http://www.freebieking.com/
  Just Free Stuff:  http://www.justfreestuff.com/
  Free Stuff Daily: http://www.freestuff-daily.com/index.html
  IOU Freebies: http://ioufreebies.com/

Mind you, I am not necessarily recommending these, just trying to give you some help. You can decide for yourself which, if any, you want to hear from daily by e-mail. Have fun and happy surfing.

You Can Click Skip!

For those of you who may be new to this clicking for cash concept, I want to let you know that you can usually click "skip" for offers you have no interest in. Many times you just have to get to the last page to get credited, which is a lot faster (and less costly) than completeing each offer. Remember, you're in this to make money, not buy a bunch of stuff you really don't need.

Be sure you know what the precise requirement is to get your reward, too. Often you only need to enter a valid e-mail to earn your 50 cents or whatever. Don't waste your time and energy finishing the whole offer if you only need to fill out the first page. Sites like Fusion Cash and Simple GPT tell you straight up what you must complete to fulfill the offer.

I've stumbled upon two sites that are new to me today. I'm testing them out and I'll let you know. One is called Paid The Fastest (http://paidthefastest.com/), which will pay a minimum of $1.00 to PayPal, and the other is Only Cash Surveys (http://onlycashsurveys.com/), which is giving $5 for signing up, but their minimum cash out is $20. I've only just started completing offers, but so far they both appear to be legit. Do remember to call the 888 number for Paid The Fastest so you can verify your account. Just tell the recording your ID#, address, e-mail address, etc.

I forget if I've mentioned this before. If I have, then here's a reminder: most sites will require you to click on a confirmation e-mail before your account becomes active. That's their way of making sure you really want to be a member of their panel.

That's all for now. The sun is finally shining and I turned my latest paper in to school last night. I'm heading for my soggy but very green garden! Woohoo!

Terms & Conditions

I had a wonderful day yesterday. My PayPal account was credited with a nice chunk of cash for an actual research study I worked on a little while ago. I had to keep some statistics for them for a two-week period. I can't tell you what in particular it was about, though, because I'm sworn to secrecy. Yep! That's right. And I can keep a secret! For moolah, anyway.

For legitimate research surveys, you have to agree to their terms and conditions. Usually I check to make sure I'm not promising to pay for something. It takes just a few minutes to scan the legalese for dollar signs. This is important even when you are not entering any credit card information because some marketing sites get you to agree to have charges added to your phone bill. Not a good situation when you are not aware its going to happen and your budget is as tight as mine.

Another important condition for many sites is that agree not to discuss the details of any product information you may be exposed to. They are trying to gather objective information and if you blab to all your friends that you took saw a preview of an ad for so-and-so brand's new product, you are giving away what they are paying you to keep private. Just as you don't want your information shared with just anybody, they don't want their product or service info shared with the general public.

I guess I should also mention that in the terms and conditions you agree that your info may be shared with the site's "partners" and this could have a pretty broad interpretation. So, do not share any information that you are uncomfortable sharing. Many surveys will give you a choice to select "Prefer not to answer" on questions like income, age, sexual preference, and what have you. But they do need to be able to verify you are a real person and not a computer, so they will definitely want some personal information like name and address. Besides, unless they're rewarding you via PayPal, they're going to need your address to send you your checks! Additionally, they need to be able to divide the responses into marketing groups by age, sex, income, education, minorities, parents, etc. Moreover, you'll probably be asked some health information because there are a lot of medical research studies looking for suitable candidates. Or, they may have a customer that wants your name so they can sell you some health or life insurance.

One last thing about terms and conditions: make sure you have the choice to opt out at any time. If you find you're not impressed with a particular site or if you are getting to many e-mail invitations from "partners," you should always be able to unsubscribe and/or close your account. This will eliminate having tons of junk mail although from time to time this is still going to mount up. Worst case? Block the sender. This works both ways. If you do not follow their terms and conditions, they can usually suspend you or fire you without warning.Some sites will close accounts out if you are inactive for long periods, so if your having good success with a site be sure to visit often. You'll make more cash that way, anyhow!

So, as you can see, there are a lot of ins and outs and each site and survey are a little different. But you will soon catch on to what you do and do not want to agree to and then you can surf for cash along with me!

Get Organized!

I'm so excited to share my experiences with you that I am foregoing my usual morning surfing and e-mail clicking to add this early post.
Today I want to help you get organized in your surfing for cash endeavor. Here are some things I find useful:

• Use a program like PayPal or Norton to automatically fill in repetitious information. You don't need to enter your name, address, e-mail address, etc. every time. You probably will have to manually enter a title (Mr., Mrs., Ms.) and your birthdate but I guess those two things aren't hard to remember.  
• Also, its a good idea to have a program that automatically remembers and fills in your log in ID and password for each site. I use Norton again for this.
• Read the FAQ for each site you sign up with, as well as the terms, so there won't be any surprises. Different sites have different minimum cash out amounts so you'll want to allot your efforts according to how fast you need the reward. Site that want you to earn $50 before you can cash in are asking a lot of you. These are good for rainy day cash but if you need some groceries by Friday, they won't help you. Better to earn $1 or $2 and move it directly into your PayPal account, which can be transferred to your bank account within a day or two. GPT and Dollar Surveys will do this for you.
• Keep a list of your favorite sites, so if you're computer crashes, you'll have a back up list. Keeping stats for all of them is probably a good idea, but a bit anal and not very product for me.
• Depending on your software, (alas, I have Windows Vista, argh!!!), you can set up Internet Explorer to automatically open your best sites when you open it. I use this for my daily sites. The daily surveys and paid to clicks may not be much but they add up over time if you are consistant. My tabs are for Fusion Cash, Send Earnings, Survey Head, and I threw in my school site for easy access when I'm supposed to be studying.
• Some sites have toolbars that you can download (make sure they reward you for doing this). Most have search bars in them, tell you what your balance is, and let you know if there are any special deals. Many also have shopping tabs in them so you can easily earn rewards for the purchase of necessities. I use MyPoints, Fusion Cash, InBox Dollars as my toolbars, along with my Google, which I find more helpful for school. Try not to use too many toolbars though because it clutters up your screen with more info than you really need at any given moment.

Okay. I guess that's all the organizing ideas I have for your right now. Happy surfing for cash til next time.