Comments on: Nielsen: Accepting Applicants Again!

By: Meckinzie

Meckinzie — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:07:01 +0000

I’ve sent mine back a couple different times over the years and they have never charged me. I have been on the panel over 8 years now and have gotten some really great gifts or rewards…Nikon digital camera just a few years ago. Still saving my points…have about 70,000 poits right now. They are under different mngmt or company now though.

By: Sherri Stone

Sherri Stone — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:51:11 +0000

I participated years ago and really enjoyed it… as far as the scanner, I just returned it and I didn’t ever have to pay anything for it! I am going to sign up again.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:52:50 +0000

this is a great program and you earn points taking really short surveys also. they give out random bonus points a anniversary points. Ive been doing this for four months, very easy, user friendly and takes very little time. I already have 8000 points, which is enough for a few of the rewards.

By: kaleyehret

kaleyehret — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:52:25 +0000

April,

Thanks for sharing. From what I understand, they send a pre-paid mailer to return your scanner if you change your mind, correct?

By: S

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:47:12 +0000

Thanks for letting us know. I just finished up my application (4:45p est) and was given this message.—–So excited!

Homescan Consumer Panel Thanks You!

Thank you for registering with the Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel.

Your household will be placed on our waiting list, and we will send you a scanner as soon as a spot on the Homescan Consumer Panel becomes available for a household like yours. We look forward to your participation!

Sincerely,

Lynne Morrison
National Director
Homescan Consumer Panel

By: April

April — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:30:55 +0000

I went so far as receiving my scanner but as soon as I got a form from them in the mail that they wanted me to sign and send back I sent their scanner right back to them and said no thanks. The form wanted me to agree to be liable for a $200-300 (I can’t remember the amount but it was one of those) scanner should anything happen to it in my home. Some might find this fair but I imagined all kinds of electrical malfunctions resulting in a big bill for me. Not worth it I decided.