The Receipt Survey: Why Not?

Day 28

I know it sounds crazy, but I really do take a minute to fill out the customer surveys at the end of the receipts. Sometimes, I just save the receipts from my purchases all week long and then complete the surveys on my phone when I am in a waiting room or while my daughter is at her karate lesson.

Sometimes the receipts offer a chance to win a cash prize in a drawing- these are pretty much worthless to me. I have filled out tons of these, as have most people I know, and I have NEVER met anyone who won the drawing. I suppose if I do run into someone who got the illusive cash payout, I might feel differently about these surveys. But for now, I think they are right up there with buying a lotto ticket- a waste of time and money.

But then there are the stores that offer a discount off of your next purchase- just for doing the survey! This is great! Last Christmas, I was able to make pretty baskets for my daughters teachers using “Get $10 off $30” at Bath and Body Works- just from completing a 5 minute survey. When you consider that I got $10 for a 5 minute survey, it does not seem like such a bother. Few people make $10 in 5 minutes at their job.

So consider filling out the survey. Then hold onto the receipt. If you use it, it is worth it!

SAVINGS TO DATE: - $ 445.69  (previous total)

 TIME SPENT TODAY: - 0 (No shopping today)