Nielsen Homescan Program

[candibonter]

Just received a Nielscan Homescanner and wondering if anyone else on SC has been using one?

[candibonter]

That would be a Nielsen...not Nielscan

[Bear25]

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.

[ColleenMGorecki]

am still waiting for one so hopefully it is good for you

[Charly13]

I'm not familiar with this. Is there a website pertaining to it somewhere?

[thriftymom75]

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!

[ontgal33]

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.

[thriftymom75]

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.

[yogreenlaw]

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.

[AryanasMommy]

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!!

[strew]

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.

[LovelyLaeticia]

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!

[Murren]

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...

[ColleenMGorecki]

hope you have fun using it

[Couponinginthecountry]

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!