Researching what consumers are buying.
As most of you know, I participate in several different forms of market research.
I've been with one company for several years, and have earned quite a bit of cash for doing so.
Some of the companies pay in points, or gift certificates to Amazon or Buy.com.
I'm with one who has me scan everything I buy, only been with them a few months, but they pay in cash and points.
I've heard some people say they hate market research, they don't like the idea of some company knowing what they buy.
I've got news for ya, they already do.
Those shoppers savings club cards at grocery stores?
It may be saving you a few bucks but your name is attached to the card, they keep track of what sells and what doesn't. That's why when you go shopping, you'll notice a product you bought last week is no longer being carried, not enough people were buying it.
Credit cards? Keeps tracks of your purchases.
If I'm being tracked anyway, I might as well be getting paid for it.
