I have been an on and off again member of Inbox Dollars for more than 5 years. Until recently, I hadn't been paying them much attention. The last time I actually read an email each one earned me less than a penny and didn't seem worthy of my time. Then again, at that time, I was working a job that required more than 40 hours a week and paid me $13/hour... which was going up to $15/hour in less than a months time. Time was money to me... If I was sitting still, I was wasting it... and clicking on an email that wasn't worth even a penny got ignored.
That was in the early years of Inbox Dollars. Reading emails was just the beginning. I also saw the addition of the games section. I was pretty good at those and would play once in a while. Then they added surveys... all of which seemed to be in search on anyone that was NOT in my demographic range - 30ish, white, working mom.
OH how the times have changed... and so has Inbox Dollars!! They still have the activities I have discussed, but have added a lot more. They seem similar to SwagBucks in activities. The one thing I like that is different... they will send you a CHECK for the things you do on their site! And emails are now 2 cents each! 50 of those babies = $1!! I like not having to choose an online retailer that I want to spend what I earn on! I can use the money to pay for gas or groceries or dinner out with my kids.
Not only Inbox Dollars has changed since I first joined... the Economy has changed... I have changed. $1 seems like a lot of money to me... as I am sure it does to a lot of others. We do what we can, but why not have some fun while doing it?
I don't want anyone to think that they have to choose between InboxDollars and SwagBucks. You can if you choose to do so, but I would suggest giving both of them a try to see which fits you best. I, myself, plan to use both... Neither take a huge chunk out of my day, but they do add to my quality of life... being able to give my daughter her first diamond, that didn't cost me one cent, added to my happiness GREATLY!! I really hope that at least one of the programs that I have listed or will be listing can do the same for you. Everyone deserves a little twinkle in their eye once in a while, and nothing is better at putting it there than a smile!! :)
