We weren't sure about that whole Paid Surveys thing, but another piece of feedback just trickled in from a Gnomie named Mark:

Yesterday I spent 5 hours researching this as I was sceptical. From what I could see there were people who felt that the $34 asked by most of these websites was not worth the money. One lady posted a website that she said was the main link from these “paid” portals. It was a FREE listing of companies seeking survey consumers. I joined this site which links to hundreds of corporations around the world who need survey feedback. Mostly they offer a chance drawing where you have a chance to win maybe $1000 or maybe $20. A sort of lottery incentive. Some offer cash, usually $2 to $5 to fill out surveys that may take 10 to 15 minutes. You CAN get paid to read emails, about 0.25 CENTS per email!
If you fit the exact profile of a certain survey, you may be asked to participate in a focus group,, that may pay $250 for an hour (or three…). Usually this only happens after you have established yourself as a reliable respondent, which takes several months. On top of that you will often be required to travel somewhere to participate in this focus group (Some are online but usually pay less), resulting in a net pay of much less. Also that $250 opportunity will probably only happen about twice or three times a year! Good luck!
I joined about 30 of these survey companies and so far have filled in one survey for toothpaste where I MIGHT win $50…We'll see if there's any further response… apparently once you're on their system they notify you when surveys come up which fit your profile… Hope this helps!

Well, maybe some are worth a shot?