The Mystery Shopping thread - VIII

Charliezoo

I must have had my head in the clouds when I was doing an assignment today.

Did a kitchen gadget shop with RE which states not to purchase food items but stupidly bought a bottle of cordial among other 'permitted' items. I'm such a blimmin' idiot sometimes.

How strict do you think RE will be on this one? I really can't afford to lose payment on this job.

becca0417

RE proof readers are idiots. I did a shop for them this month which included a picture of the product. No where in the report did it ask for the picture or to submit the picture after doing the report, I then get an email asking me to amend my report or I won't get paid!!
What?!

josie

sophie131 wrote: »

I can't see the new jobs on abai either - I have all the clients added. I put * in the location box and nothing.... was the same for everything else other than catalogue jobs. It's so frustrating!!

Have you done a job for the petrol or cafe recently? I know they only allow 3 per wave on petrol, not sure on Dept store cafe's tho.

ruthiejane

cte1111 wrote: »

I've got a list of 9 Abai clients that I am happy to PM to anyone, with the links that you need to join up. Tractor girl helpfully sent this to me a while ago, so please feel free to send me a message if you would like me to forward this to you.

Could I have PM too - I've not got nine clients yet!

Arbie

I recently did a GFK phone job where the scenario was me coming to the end of my contract and looking for a new one, with the usual specifics about how many minutes and texts you had on your current, fictional contract, and how much you were paying etc. All was going well until the end, when, having recommended a new contract with the company I'm already with, the guy (having all my details, of course), rang them up in front of me to check what my 'banding' was (I assume this is akin to a credit rating within the company). Cue much confusion when the girl on the other end told him that I'd had an upgrade only 6 months ago and I was on a totally different price plan! Try explaining your way out of that one...

Have emailed GFK to make them aware of it; fortunately, it was right at the end of the assessment, so hopefully me being blown won't result in a withheld payment.

KaramelRose

Has anyone done a Health Club job for RE? I really want to do one, but it mentions recording the call. I'm unsure whether I'm meant to record the call, or whether it's done at the Health Club's end? Anyone done this before?

And if I were to record the call, how is this done?

vramesh

KaramelRose wrote: »

Has anyone done a Health Club job for RE? I really want to do one, but it mentions recording the call. I'm unsure whether I'm meant to record the call, or whether it's done at the Health Club's end? Anyone done this before?

And if I were to record the call, how is this done?

Hiya, these are really easy. You have to record the call, but the brief gives clear instructions on how to do this. You will not need any equipment but a telephone!! :rotfl:

KaramelRose

vramesh wrote: »

Hiya, these are really easy. You have to record the call, but the brief gives clear instructions on how to do this. You will not need any equipment but a telephone!! :rotfl:

Fab thanks! Have got myself a Health Club one now - can't wait to do it!!! My other half would quite like to do it (just visit the health club, obviously not get the fee!), would he be able to ring up as well seperately to me and book to see them on the same day I'm going? Is that allowed?

Charliezoo

Arbie wrote: »

I recently did a GFK phone job where the scenario was me coming to the end of my contract and looking for a new one, with the usual specifics about how many minutes and texts you had on your current, fictional contract, and how much you were paying etc. All was going well until the end, when, having recommended a new contract with the company I'm already with, the guy (having all my details, of course), rang them up in front of me to check what my 'banding' was (I assume this is akin to a credit rating within the company). Cue much confusion when the girl on the other end told him that I'd had an upgrade only 6 months ago and I was on a totally different price plan! Try explaining your way out of that one...

Have emailed GFK to make them aware of it; fortunately, it was right at the end of the assessment, so hopefully me being blown won't result in a withheld payment.

This has happened to me too in the past and it made me look like a total dork in the shop! :oI don't know how to avoid this happening again in the future, its always a risk that they might check your details while you're sitting there.

angel13

Charliezoo wrote: »

This has happened to me too in the past and it made me look like a total dork in the shop! :oI don't know how to avoid this happening again in the future, its always a risk that they might check your details while you're sitting there.

if its one where you can also be a pay as you go customer go for that option. i use that one as i am pay as you go plus i dont like them knowing too much stuff about me.