Pinecone Research is my favorite survey company for many reasons. The first is that I receive short screener surveys that take no more than 5 minutes approximately 2-4 times per month. If I qualify based on the screener survey then I am sent the survey within a week or so. Once you receive the survey there is NO disqualification. You know you've qualified and you'll be paid.
Another reason is that Pinecone pays $3 per survey and automatically mails you the check (or sends the money via paypal, your choice) within days after you complete the survey. They also send many product tests and answer questions via email promptly. Pinecone Research is an "invite only" survey company and I am excited to report that I received a referral link in my email to share with you all. You can't just go to their site and sign up, you need to have received a referral. It's FREE to sign up and start giving your opinion!
UPDATE: My referral link is dead. To find a banner, check out this site and if it says "USA Pinecone is open" click there to sign up.