The Mystery Shopping thread - part 6

Scaredy_Cat_3

Dinah93 wrote: »

Thanks so much for that map. Is there any way to show place addresses or business names? The shop I need is recessed under this 70's awning thing and I can't see what it is called!

I've not tried this myself, but others have suggested googling the addresses. For example, if your shop was at 14 High Street, then google 12 High Street and 16 High Street.

Alternatively, if you can delay your report til the shop is open tomorrow you can ring them and play innocent as if you want to go shopping there, but are not sure where they are, and ask what shop are you next to?

Dinah93

Tried googling and nothing came up, but thats a good idea scaredy cat. Worst comes to the worst I will drive back and check, but it's nearly an hour away near where I work so if I can not I'd rather not as it'd make the job very unprofitable, but lesson learnt.

pebblespop

i usually just write pub shops etc. i never write the actual name of the shop and have never had problems.

Dizzie77

Dinah93 wrote: »

Tried googling and nothing came up, but thats a good idea scaredy cat. Worst comes to the worst I will drive back and check, but it's nearly an hour away near where I work so if I can not I'd rather not as it'd make the job very unprofitable, but lesson learnt.

Didn't someone else suggest ringing the place that you have MS'd and ask there where abouts they are....and cleverly ask which shop they are near to get better directions...?? Would save a long drive...

josie

jonno1001 wrote: »

Does anyone ever do the RE bike shops? They are always available with the dates constantly extended.

Never seen any bike shops in the two years I've been with RE, so don't know what you mean, perhaps they're just local to your area?

Sami_Bee

hi guys just looking for a bit of advice, I applied for a MS job on reed as I'm "job seeking" at the mo and have had an email from Customer Perspectives saying I wasn't successful but to sign up to their site. do you think that they just needed to up their numbers in my area and that was a cheeky way of advertising?
also can I ask on average how long does it take to complete a report?
I think MSing sound like something I could be quite good at but I don't want to spend hours slaving over writing reports
also do you know if any particular companies are good for family places as I will be taking my soon to be 2yr old and a baby I'm currently growing in my tum with me on assignments.
Sorry if I've asked for too much I don't want to step on any toes

Becles

How long to type a report is very much a how long is a bit of string question!

Some are simply just yes/no tick boxes so you can do it in less than 5 minutes. Others require written narratives of everything that happened, so they can take much longer to fill in depending on how quick you can write and your typing speed.

I don't mind typing lengthy stuff, as I'm used to writing essays for uni, and I'm a quick typist, so these jobs would work out better value for me than someone who is a one finger typist!

josie

Still no bookies on Gap - beginning to wonder if that firm has discontinued their msing?!?

Scaredy_Cat_3

Can I ask a couple of questions please? I've done my first RE job and am now off probation! Woohoo! I expected to suddenly see loads more jobs available, but they are just the same as before. Does it take a while? Also, for things like casino jobs, do you still get to see these if you have put in your profile that you've never visited a casino before?

lilly81

Im signing up for mystery shops today for the first time, wish me luck!