Just received a Nielscan Homescanner and wondering if anyone else on SC has been using one?
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Just received a Nielscan Homescanner and wondering if anyone else on SC has been using one?
That would be a Nielsen...not Nielscan
I did before and it was more trouble then worth it for me, was told i was receiving a $25 cheque from them but never got it. I had it for 5 months and never was able to get enough points to get anything. But maybe that was just me.
am still waiting for one so hopefully it is good for you
I'm not familiar with this. Is there a website pertaining to it somewhere?
I did this a few years ago, I had to scan Everything that I purchased & then phone it in. It was a real big pain. I can't imagine scanning everything now, since I get so many items couponing, I think it would be just a huge hassle now!
I have one and have done it for over 2 years now, yes you have to scan all your purchases but you don't have to call it in. I have already redeemed for 2 movie passes, to me it is worth it and it is a little work but i don't mind.
Yeh I think it's a little different now, when I did it it was a phone in thing. They may be a little more high tech now lol.
I just got mine a few days ago and looking forward to trying it out, I guess there are online surveys too that will help you get your points faster then just your once weekly transmitting.
I received one last month! It's a pain, and I'm sending it back this week. It may be good for some people. For me the points seem very low for the amount of time I spend scanning and transmitting. It would take me 2-3 years to earn enough points for a $30-40 prize!!
I have been scanning for about 3 years. I've earned well over 100,000 points and usually redeem for i tunes gift cards for xmas presents. It only takes a few minutes to scan and the points add up pretty fast.
I have one, received it in May. I don't mind it, it doesn't phase me to scan things as I put them away. I find it only takes a couple minutes usually.
My only complaint is that I have to put in the price of every single stinking thing when I shop at Walmart... Not for Independent, Freshco or Metro though. Just Walmart. That can be a pain in the butt if you've done a $100 shop!
I have had mine for about a month...I actually don't mind the scanning...it is remembering which coupons I used that kills me...
hope you have fun using it
Sounds like a great idea, is it something my 9 year old could help with? She's really into couponing with me, and it sounds like this may be one more thing we could do together! We love itunes but it's so expensive!
Depends on when you shop :-) The scanning is best done as soon as you get home from the store, so if she shops with you, or is home when you get home, she could definitly help! If you do a lot of shopping at Walmart though, it gets confusing (you have to enter in the prices yourself) so it would depend on her maturity level. But, overall, it's super duper easy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Couponinginthecountry
I kept forgetting to scan and they cancelled my account. They called me to tell me to return their scanner. The lady I talked to told me to just sent it via Canada Post. I had to put the Canada Post sticker thing on the box and I did and sent it on the 18th (of this month) and today I got a call again from them and they said they never got it. They asked for the tracking number but Canada Post never gave me a tracking number.
I tried it a couple of years ago. Half the stuff didn't scan then so I had to type in all the codes manually. Then we are totally not organized with groceries and shop daily for stuff and found it just took way too much time. I usually like doing this kind of stuff but it was way to much work for me.:-~
I have had it for about six months, I am not convinced it is worth the hassle esp with the number of stores that I now have to put the product price in for. I suspect I will be sending it back soon.
I have received the invitation but it sure looked a pain to me. I never bothered with it.
I got a call and they said they had one for me, but I declined. I shop often, some weeks daily, and often at Walmart. Too much hassle (for me).
Hi All!
I received my scanner a couple of weeks ago, and in going through the rewards guide, it *seems* like you would have to do this transmitting for almost a year to redeem for almost anything. Is that the actual case (for anyone that has done it?)
I'm not sure if it will be worth the hassle. I looove points programs, and if this was a generous one I would be all over it. As of January 2012, what is the SC consensus on this program?
THANKS! :)
It took me about 7-8 months for enough points for the 2 movie passes. Filling out all the surveys speeds it along!
I do it, but it's not really worth it for me. I've never redeemed any points yet because they add up soooooo slowly. It's too much work for too little payout.
Just sent it back, too much work for the little compensation.
I just got one and started using it this week. I was excited about it at first, but now I'm doing it, it does seem like it could be a lot of work for little reward. I'll see how I feel about it in a few months. Any other input?
Got mine.
It does sound like it's a lot of work for a little reward, but I'll try it out.
I got mine a few months ago. It does take some time to scan everything but I find it useful as it helps me go through my purchases and find errors like overcharging and missed coupons. Just recently I found I was overcharged on an item and I was able to SCOP it. I will give it more time to see if its beneficial to me.
I recieved mine in November. I read it and said the heck with it- too much time. I sent it back 2 weeks ago and they are hounding me that I never returned it. I told them to check with UPS and stop bugging me.