Edited at 00:02 Sat 26/10/13 (BST)

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What is the purpose of this thread?

I agree with franer

Thanks pal! it's pretty logical like.

Hmm, since no one else is taking this further, I'll start it off with my top 5 survey panels

1) Toluna - This is the panel that I've earned the most from. I can generally average between £15 - £30 per month.
http://www.toluna.com

2) Valued Opinions - 2nd place because it's my 2nd-highest earner, I usually make £10 per month off this one, sometimes more if i'm lucky.
http://www.valuedopinions.co.uk / http://www.valuedopinions.com for USA

3) Ipsos - I put this at 3rd, not because of the regular earnings, but because of the regular product tests I've done. So far I have got "everyday" items
like tea bags, crisps, chocolate bars and deodorant, but I have heard of people getting mobile phones, computer games and other tech stuff.
http://www.iap-interactive.com

4) Pinecone - This would be much higher in my top 5, were it not for the fact it's so hard to get in. You need to find one of their banner adverts, then wait
to be invited onto their panel. It is worth it though, as all surveys are worth a guaranteed £3 (except the regular demographic surveys).
http://www.pineconeresearch.co.uk / http://www.pineconeresearch.com for USA

5) Quest Mindshare - The surveys on this site are 10 minute music rating surveys. You get to listen to clips of current chart hits and upcoming releases and
say whether you like them or not.
http://www.questmindshare.com

I have also done a few mystery shopping tasks, which were interesting to say the least!

The only thing that has eluded me so far is an invite to take part in a Focus Group. They take place in a Market Researchers office and last anywhere from a couple
of hours in the afternoon to 2-3 full days. They are the holy grail - paying upwards of £5 per hour + travel expenses & lunch