The Mystery Shopping thread - VII

Scaredy_Cat_3

Remember that controversial RE poll? Well, I've just noticed that now 4% are willing to have a credit check done FOR NO FEE!!!

The world has officially gone mad!

EDIT: Posted the above on Tuesday evening... now it's Wednesday morning and it has gone back down to 3%. Very odd.

blindman

Flights

FWIW
Flights are being allocated by telephone it seems.

I know of two people so far who've had the call

Nothing really brilliant, both Economy flights :eek: and USA and India leaving around end of April\May

TIP
If you really want a flight (read my post on pros and cons) then I suggest

1) Make sure your profile has an up to date telephone number

2) You actually ring BARE (No, they will not sack you like GAP :rolleyes:) and ask what's available.
Yes it's cheeky, but I've found with them if you don't ask you don't get!

nads

blindman wrote: »

Flights

FWIW
Flights are being allocated by telephone it seems.

I know of two people so far who've had the call

Nothing really brilliant, both Economy flights :eek: and USA and India leaving around end of April\May

TIP
If you really want a flight (read my post on pros and cons) then I suggest

1) Make sure your profile has an up to date telephone number

2) You actually ring BARE (No, they will not sack you like GAP :rolleyes:) and ask what's available.
Yes it's cheeky, but I've found with them if you don't ask you don't get!

Thanks blindman, could do with a trip to India

skywalker83

i dont disagree with blindman but i think you should stay away from calling Bare for the flight. My friend called and she was rudely spoken to and not offered a flight. She was said please do not call for the visits.... all those who are short listed would be called. Infact, she was even told that nothing was available! so i'd say dont call it might just harm your chances

blindman

skywalker83 wrote: »

i dont disagree with blindman but i think you should stay away from calling Bare for the flight. My friend called and she was rudely spoken to and not offered a flight. She was said please do not call for the visits.... all those who are short listed would be called. Infact, she was even told that nothing was available! so i'd say dont call it might just harm your chances

Now that you've shared that information :rolleyes: you may want to at least get your 'phone details up to date.

I think for this job the allocator has been changed from Michelle to Max.

Having spoken to Max I wouldn't be surprised if he's a bit rude!

I also think it's a bit odd that they 'phone you I don't sit by the phone waiting for calls from Mystery shopping Co's
Hopefully they call mobile numbers.

Another TIP
They do not seem to tell you what CLASS of Travel is being offered, only the dates.

IMHO as this job is going to cost you then I'd ask for at least Business class!

Good luck to you all.

xxvickixx

blindman wrote: »

Now that you've shared that information :rolleyes: you may want to at least get your 'phone details up to date.

I think for this job the allocator has been changed from Michelle to Max.

Having spoken to Max I wouldn't be surprised if he's a bit rude!

I also think it's a bit odd that they 'phone you I don't sit by the phone waiting for calls from Mystery shopping Co's
Hopefully they call mobile numbers.

Another TIP
They do not seem to tel you what CLASS of Travel is being offered, only the dates.

IMHO as this job is going to cost you then I'd ask for at least Business class!

Good luck to you all.

Thanks Blindman, I doubt I'll be lucky enough to get a flight but here's hoping!

xxvickixx

josie wrote: »

GR also do travel agents (Same name as the blue book)

Ahhh, I just got it! Very good!

Blade26

BARE money is in my bank from Feb

ukmonkey

Loolabell wrote: »

Mexican restaurants just added to RE

I don't see any?!?!?!

GUTTED!

badcoverversion

I am new to mystery shopping. It said on the main page of the R.E website that I would be paid on the 25th of this month but I have not received anything. Does anybody know if the wages can take a few days to appear in your account?

I have been paid by GFK today though. My first 'official' MS wage and my first wage since my maternity pay ended several months ago. Result!!!:j