Nielsen's Homescan Consumer Panel is looking for consumers to join their panel. Have you ever heard of Nielsen's TV ratings? Homescan is from the same group, but they influence consumer products that we buy every day like groceries and household goods.
What's in it for me?
Each week that you enter your data, you earn points that you can redeem for prizes. Also, they will periodically send you small gifts in the mail. Plus, you are influencing consumer products by what you buy. So, if it sounds interesting, you can join the panel. If you decide you don't like it, it's as easy as sending back the scanner in the prepaid box.
How Does the Homescan Consumer Panel Work?
Basically, when you submit your information, you will either be accepted, go on a waiting list, or you'll get a message that they are not looking for people in your area (at least that's how it worked when I registered 2 years ago).
I signed up a couple of years ago, and I was accepted into the program a couple of months later. They sent me a scanner to scan the UPC codes for all the products that I purchased as well as enter any coupons, etc. that I used. Once a week, I'd connect the scanner to my computer and upload the data.
It was fun to do and I wanted to continue, but I found it a little too much for me at the time. However, if you have preschool or school-age kids, it might be a fun project that they can be responsible for.
Kids love to scan items, just like they see at the grocery store. Plus, you can teach them lessons about budgeting and using coupons at the same time.
joyce-ellen says
i just recieved my scanner in the mail.. im excited to get started! did you scan your purchases from EVERY store or just groceries?
Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma says
Yay...I'm glad you were accepted! If I remember correctly, I thought it was supposed to be every store. I'm sure that the directions tell you what you're supposed to scan. It might have changed since I did it.
Erica says
Just got my scanner in the mail after being on their waiting list for like 9months. Very excited! Joyce-ellen, you need to read the book that comes with the scanner - it tells you exactly what to scan...which is everything! Even candy bars you buy and eat out of a vending machine - LOL! We've already gotten good at scanning quickly - when you don't shop with coupons its REALLY fast, but you also have to input if you use coupons so that takes a little longer. It looks like they have good rewards once you've been a member for a while - you earn points every week you submit scanned items, and can redeem the points for rewards.
Karin Iacovelli says
I would like to join the grocery panel. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerer,
Karin Iacovelli
[email protected]
Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma says
Karin,
You need to visit Nielsen’s Homescan Consumer Panel to apply.
Hope that helps!
Michelle Iacovelli says
Your website said that you don't need anyone in my area. How long will that last? I'm really interested in participating.
Sincerely,
Michelle Iacovelli
864-331-9569