OpinionValue.in – An In depth Review

Inflation has caught up big time in India and one can hardly make both ends meet even on two full time salaries. Most people today look for part time work – and what best way to search for ways to earn some extra cash than the Internet. OpinionValue.in is one such website that provides a way for Indians to earn some extra cash.

I stumbled upon this site called OpinionValue.in while I was searching for ways to earn money online. This is a site – as I understand it - similar to SurveyScouts and other such online survey sites. In other words, it is a site that will bring you surveys that will pay you to fill in.

But before I let you know what I think about this site, let me tell you a few words about myself. I am third year engineering student struggling to complete my studies and managing my own finances. I have been told by my friends that there are many opportunities on the Net and this is why I looked it up.

What Is OpinionValue.In ?

Before taking up this job, I tried to get some background data on this site to be sure that I do not get scammed.

This is a site that brings you survey to be filled online in return of which you will be paid a small fee. It says that it is a third party provider of paid online surveys. From the site’s home page I learnt that it is headquartered in Mumbai.

The fact that it gives its full address is a good sign. Scammers usually do not like to be pinned down at any address and generally avoid to give any coordinates that would help people reach them in person. One other things that I liked about this site was that at any point they did not claim that they will make you rich with their information. They actually warn people who think that this is ‘get quick rich’ scheme. In the FAQ, they actually stress this point.

It has been launched  a few years ago and it is gradually catching on as a site that makes good on its promise, i.e. to provide a modest yet steady income for those who need to raise a little extra money in their free time.

They charge a one-time fee of INR1100 in return of a starter kit. The starter kit is supposed to give instructions about how to use the site, choose your surveys, and receive payment.  Initially, the money does not seem to be much but very soon it can build up to a very comfortable amount.

The Downside Of OpinionValue.In

The site asks for money to join, which in my opinion is definitely a downside. There are many platforms that earn their income through commissions without affecting the job seekers.  However, they are charging a relatively low fee and they assure that there are absolutely no other charges involved.

There were a few negative reviews that did put me on my guard about the legitimacy of the site. However, most of these negative reviews were given by people who “thought” that the site is a scam. I did not get any real proof by these people. 

One of them indicated that the site directed them to other job platforms on the Net – and indicated it as a scam. I wonder why would someone think that providing leads to other online job sites would mean that there is any fraud. I mean, I spend serious time on the Net searching for online job sites and applying to each one I find in the hope that I stumble upon something that will give me an opportunity to earn some money. I would think any site that gives me such information is more than friendly; it does me a great favor.

Others criticize the fact that the company is not open for international users as other online survey consultants are. However, I think it makes great sense not to invite overseas people to join since market research of Indian companies would not benefit much from such participation – and then these members (who would have paid for the starter kit) would scream blue murder and fraud.

The Upside of OpinionValue.In

One of the greatest plus points in favor of this site is that they offer a money back no questions asked guarantee. This usually indicates that the company is confident that the customer would like their product/ service enough not to exercise their right to ask their money back. For people like me, who know little about the working of the virtual world but are eager to venture to try online opportunities this is one great plus point. It eliminates the fear of being scammed.

It offers a method of working in your free time whereby you can choose the time, the amount of work and how much you can earn. It provides a starter platform for newbies like me to put their foot in the door of the virtual world. I liked the best that this is an Indian company for Indians. I am a little wary about scams run by companies hosted overseas that promise great dollar incomes  and end up sucking in your money instead.

I also liked the fact that in the FAQ page they have taken the trouble to explain all about the way this site works and stressed the fact that this is NOT a get rich quick avenue. In fact, they explain that while the online surveys will provide a steady and significant income, it would not be a way to get you rich.

Another upside for this site is that it is designed for Indians, hence it provides surveys that are interested in the opinions of Indians. These are Indian companies, seeking customers’ feedback as market research to improve various aspects of their products. I would say this is not only a fun and interesting job, but also something that you could easily do over a cup of coffee, or while relaxing in front of the TV watching your favorite serial – of course, you’d do that during the commercials and hence, use your time optimally.

I have been working with other online survey sites – mostly based in UK and the USA – but out of 10 I get to fill only 1 or maximum 2 because I do not fit their demographic criteria. This is why I welcome the idea of a company that offers surveys by Indian companies.

What Other People Say About OpinionValue.In

The testimonials from people who have tried the site are very encouraging. A few comments collected from the site reads like this:

“It’s commendable that you have emphasized on not just “what to do” but also on “how to do”. This is very helpful for a beginner like me with little knowledge about online home based work.”

Lakshmi, Bangalore

“Even though your website was very informative with contact details and all, still I was apprehensive about taking membership. But today I can say it was a good decision taken. It’s very much worth my investment.”

Aniruddha, karnal

“A good destination for beginners to learn and take up online work opportunities in their free time. Your video tutorials too were of great help.”

Onkar, Sangl

What Is My Verdict About OpinionValue.in?

My opinion is based strictly on research that I carried out on the Net about the site. I have not bought yet the membership – though I am seriously considering to do so in the near future when I get my next allowance.

I feel that this is a safe bet to try out. The fact that it is an Indian company, headquartered in Delhi working for a couple of years now, with their number of members growing at a steady pace  kind of convinced me.  I am not deterred by the negative remarks since on closer investigation none of the allegations really stands proved.

With a promise to facilitate earning a modest but steady income through filling in online surveys this is a company that is emulating the hundreds overseas online survey companies – which are genuine and pay well, but unfortunately cannot benefit Indian audience because the companies are not interested in the opinions of people who cannot have access to their products and/ or services.

For Indian companies it makes sense to pay a small fee to people who are willing to fill in an online survey as this would provide them with important intelligence about their product’s/ service’s performance in the market. Even with making the payment, they stand to gain for market research campaigns can be extremely expensive, time taking and worse easily forged and sabotaged.

Hence, my last word is that I believe that OpinionValue.in is a genuine work at home opportunity designed especially to benefit the Indian people – particularly people like me who need to make a little extra money every money every month to make both ends meet more comfortably.