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Packfan104L4 · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 4

Did anyone else get an email from and ACNeilson panel talking about Homescan where you scan barcodes of products you buy and upload them once a week?

If you did or if anyone has signed up, let me know if it's legit. I've never signed up with AC Neilson, but the email was sent to my survey email account, so I'm unsure.

Thanks in advance.

LizzieAnn · Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 80

years ago, I received the Home Scan barcode scanner and yes, it is legit, its just a pain in the butt! You have to plug it into your telephone line and upload the info each night. Hubby put his foot down so we sent it back! However, things might have changed, and maybe you plug it into your computer now? dunno....just know it is legit, so don't worry. You just have to scan all your shopping barcodes. I use barcode scanners at work, so I know a bit about them. Very Happy

LizzieAnn

pinkichiban · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 5

My mum does a scan one, not sure of the name. I tried but as I use a mac and not a pc the software was not compatible. My mum does quite well out of it, although I think it looks like a bit of a pain.

Popeyesmoms · Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

I became a member of AC Nielson about 3 years ago, It is a good company, but it is a pain sometimes to scan everything you buy, and to remember to Transmit your scans once a week, This is similar to the Nielson TV rating boxes they put in peoples homes to see what you are watching, You have to download a program so they can watch what you do online, which I did only because Nielson has been around for years and is a reputable company, and I have never had a problem with the program on my computer. They give you points for each week you transmit your purchases and bonus points for surveys you do , there are other ways to get points too. The longer you have been with them the more points they give you each week for transmitting, Every year it goes up, So far I have exchanged my points for a Coach purse and currently have enough points again for something else, saving them for something big. I hope this helps

Brandbla8 · Joined: 21 May 2008 Posts: 15 Location: SC

I too am about to receive my scanner in a couple of weeks so we will see how they are. Good luck to you all.

tryingtobehopeful · Joined: 20 Jun 2008 Posts: 3

I am new here. I just joined AC Nielson Home Scan too, and they e-mailed me saying I was accepted and they will be mailing me a scanner too. I think it just gets plugged into the computer, and I have a PC. I will follow this topic to see how everyone else does. I know they are a legitimate company, so I feel good about that.