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#32813 24-Apr-2009 10:08
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Hi there evereyone. I was wondering if anyone has used SmileCity? I ma 14 and thinking of joining? I was wondering if people who have used it thought it was worth their time. Keep in mind that i'm just 14 and will do almost anything for money ;).

Just share your experinces of it please.

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  #208965 24-Apr-2009 10:11
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I gave up on it - I kept getting "Nick, earn 30 points by doing this survey"

then I click the link, and "sorry, you are not elligible"...




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  #208966 24-Apr-2009 10:12
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Really? How many points did you get when you did it? And how long did it take you?
Also when didi you do it?

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  #208982 24-Apr-2009 10:50
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Ive been on it for a few years and yet to get anything out of it... you have to be on it every day doing things to get enough points to even start looking at things to order.
If youve got nothing else to do with your time, then go for it.... otherwise I wouldnt bother.




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  #208983 24-Apr-2009 10:56
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How often do you do it? and how many points do you have?

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  #208995 24-Apr-2009 11:52
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Im pretty slack with it now because of the time it takes to get anywhere... I generally login whenever Im bored, dump my points into their ebank and earn interest :-p

Got about 1200 points I think........  most of their items start at 4000+.




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#208996 24-Apr-2009 12:01
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That site is the pits

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  #208997 24-Apr-2009 12:02
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johnr: That site is the pits


SUppose you don't like it then?

 
 
 

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  #209009 24-Apr-2009 12:42
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Yeah it takes forever to earn anything, it's not worth the bother.

midgetmines: Really? How many points did you get when you did it? And how long did it take you?
Also when didi you do it?


Too long ago to remember or give a toss TBH. 80% of the time I "wasn't elligible" which makes me wonder why in the name of Greek buggery they even sent me the email to say I've been invited.

Just more lame marketing research for the big brands.

I don't know why I bothered!  I might as well walk into a big store and just bend over and get it over and done with.




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  #209010 24-Apr-2009 12:43
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midgetmines: Keep in mind that i'm just 14 and will do almost anything for money ;).


*ANY* job will earn you more for the same length of time than SmileCity ever will.

Deliver junk mail
Work at McDonalds
Paper run
Collect cans for recycling
Get a loan off mom for a $50 lawnmower off trademe, and make flyers advertising cheap lawnmowing in your area







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  #209014 24-Apr-2009 12:51
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I have a flyer run already. I get about $4 an hour. It's a total rip, but i do it cause i am desperate to get money.

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  #209015 24-Apr-2009 12:55
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Been with SmileCity from when it first started... like 5 years ago or so..maybe more i forget..
Never really used it much.. but I was able to get enought to get a $15.00 cheque.. Requested that 2 weeks ago.. think i have another 4 weeks to wait till it should arrive.. then im finished with SmileCity

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#209016 24-Apr-2009 12:58
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midgetmines: I have a flyer run already. I get about $4 an hour. It's a total rip, but i do it cause i am desperate to get money.


Now it is time for the hard question that we can't leave behind: don't you see an alternative world where you can actually be employed in a manner that you actually learn some abilities that can be useful in your future?





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  #209038 24-Apr-2009 14:33
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BurningBeard: I gave up on it - I kept getting "Nick, earn 30 points by doing this survey"


I had this issue with them as well, I now have a filter on my email that sends all their emails straight to Trash.

I wouldn't waste my time if I were you.

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  #209044 24-Apr-2009 14:48
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Okay. Thanks for all the advice

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