The Mystery Shopping thread - VIII

princess_leia_3

suemichaels wrote: »

I just applied to tns, can anyone remember how long it takes before they get back to you?
ta:beer:

Ages :eek: think it can take a few weeks :rolleyes:

katnap8

Which supermarket is everyone talking about...is it every little helps? I only ever see the quick ones or the phone ones.

angel13

ive never see any supermarket ones with any of the companies im registered with so we obviously dont buy food in kent

Fyrephin

angel13 wrote: »

ive never see any supermarket ones with any of the companies im registered with so we obviously dont buy food in kent

I've seen a few supermarket ones in Kent on TNS. I used to live near Faversham, and just noticed they had some in that area!

Becles

I did an RE chemist this morning. It took ages as the lady was all over me and told me everything under the sun about hayfever and weight loss. I know why now :rolleyes:

During the hayfever bit she mentioned keeping the car windows and air vents closed in the car. Then she said "ooh I assuming you're a car driver of course." I said I was. More blah blah hayfever stuff. Then when she recommended tablets, she insisted I had to take the non-drowsy ones. I pointed out the cheaper ones and said I would have those and she inisisted I must have the non drowsy ones. I said I didn't mind but then she said she couldn't sell me the drowsy ones as I'd already said I was a car driver and it was too dangerous. I've ended up buying the more expensive ones as there is no way she'd sell me the cheaper ones. I'd already picked up a pack of throat lozenges as my additional purchase which cost £2.25 plus the non-drowsy tablets at £6.49, so I've gone way over the limit, and I don't even use the stupid hayfever tablets :mad:

I do need the throat lozenges but I normally buy the same ones in Tesco for £1.07 but she'd already noticed I had a sore throat and I said I needed them, so I couldn't really put them back. I also noticed the cough medicine that I bought for £2.50 in Tesco on Tuesday costs £3.50 in this chemist.

So if anyone else is doing them, don't say you are a driver, or work, or operate machinery, etc.

I did a bookies too, so I'm hoping my horsie comes in to make up for it. It's called Cill Rialaig in the 4.45 at Goodwood. Someone on another forum told me it has a good chance, as I've no idea about horses!

tadpole74

suemichaels wrote: »

I just applied to tns, can anyone remember how long it takes before they get back to you?
ta:beer:

I applied on the 22nd April and I was just accepted today. Need to wait for paperwork in the post now.

katnap8

I'm thinking of buying a decent and cheap laptop to do some MSing while away and of course for personal use. Any recommendations? Also, can I deduct the expense of the laptop for taxes?

scubaangel

I did one of the chemist RE jobs this morning and had a similar experience as Becles - its stupid coz I've been in to the same shop before and bought the same product without being fawned over. Very tempted to release the other couple of them I have booked for the weekend now, but I do use the bloomin stuff.....gah.
I've emailed RE anyway explaining just how ridiculous the scenario is, and how obvious it makes us, and thats before we go outside and try to take a photo of a glass fronted shop who's staff know you were just in MS'ing so have watched you leave and are still stood looking out the windows....

truly1

scubaangel wrote: »

I did one of the chemist RE jobs this morning and had a similar experience as Becles - its stupid coz I've been in to the same shop before and bought the same product without being fawned over. Very tempted to release the other couple of them I have booked for the weekend now, but I do use the bloomin stuff.....gah.
I've emailed RE anyway explaining just how ridiculous the scenario is, and how obvious it makes us, and thats before we go outside and try to take a photo of a glass fronted shop who's staff know you were just in MS'ing so have watched you leave and are still stood looking out the windows....

I have 3 of these scheduled for tomorrow, help!

What will happen if I release them all? Wil I be sacked?

xx

johnny_c-l

Becles wrote: »

...she said she couldn't sell me the drowsy ones as I'd already said I was a car driver and it was too dangerous...

Surely thats a load of rubbish? She must be able to sell you drowsy ones if she wanted to....what if you were only going to take them on days you were not driving? How annoying for you Beccles; I would invoice RE for the extra amount that has cost you. It shouldn't be up to you to cover the cost IMO.