The Mystery Shopping thread - VIII

duchy

Just picked up another job in the town I've got a hair job which more than covers my travelling expenses so haircut is now offically free

Can someone PM Gfk's phone number as I have a glass job to do tomorrow and they haven't emailed me the start time as promised yet. (Praying it doesn't rain tomorrow LOL)

mharzuk

Sylv1979 wrote: »

Hi

Im just wondering would they had any way of knowing you had returned the goods if you took them back a week later??

Thanks

duchy bet me to the answer on this one. It has been discussed before on here and although some people have done it and seemed to get away with it probably best not to risk it.
If you are worried about me I may have inflated the number of headphones I have in my kitchen drawer but honestly there isn't much in these shops for less than a tenner and you can look a bit daft searching for something. Batteries are always a good option too.

duchy

I *should* have bought batteries on that particular visit as when I went to take the photo afterwards-the ones in my camera died and I had to go buy some. Batteries can be claimed as expenses on tax returns too.

KaramelRose

Hi guys,
I did my Health Club visit yesterday, and after I'd submitted my report I was asked to send an email to a [EMAIL="'support@'"]'support@'[/EMAIL] email address with specific text I had to email. Something along the lines of:

"I confirm that I have completed this job on such and such a date for £xx fee... etc etc I understand I am working on a self employed basis etc etc"

But I accidentally quit the page before saving the text and I wondered if anyone has had to send a similar email and if so, if they could PM me the text!?

Would greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much.

Gym was LOVELY - so luxorious. Definitley deserved a good report. One of the good ones = )

angel13

duchy wrote: »

I *should* have bought batteries on that particular visit as when I went to take the photo afterwards-the ones in my camera died and I had to go buy some. Batteries can be claimed as expenses on tax returns too.

thanks i didnt know about being able to put batteries on my expenses - i seem to get through tons!

duchy

Can't see why not-the job specs say you need to take a photo of the store-so it's a legitimate expense so I always put something down for it.

I'd think like the cost of a PC you could claim a percentage of cost if you buy a new camera too

Mumto2

I've registered with GFK (using my mum's address as they weren't recruiting in my postcode. She only lives 1/2 hour away).

Have just been in to add my additional postcode to find... that I'd actually put her address in, but my home postcode .

Feeling very lucky that I wasn't caught out.... scuttling off to change address as 'I've just moved'


PS - have just scored my first job as well, so quite chuffed

johnny_c-l

KaramelRose wrote: »

Hi guys,
I did my Health Club visit yesterday, and after I'd submitted my report I was asked to send an email to a 'support@' email address with specific text I had to email. Something along the lines of:

"I confirm that I have completed this job on such and such a date for £xx fee... etc etc I understand I am working on a self employed basis etc etc"

But I accidentally quit the page before saving the text and I wondered if anyone has had to send a similar email and if so, if they could PM me the text!?

Would greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much.

Gym was LOVELY - so luxorious. Definitley deserved a good report. One of the good ones = )

Dear Retail Eyes,

I have pleasure in confirming that I have completed the above number job ID 1234567.

Please accept this confirmation of my invoice to you in the sum of £123.

I look forward to receiving payment from you in due course, along with any
other expenses incurred as previously agreed.

Kind regards,

Retail Eyes Auditor


Disclaimer: As a Retail Eyes Shopper, I have already accepted the terms and
conditions for accepting assignments and confirm they do not form a contract
of employment between you and me. I act as a consultant in respect of the
assignments that I undertake for you and accept that you will not deduct
PAYE or National Insurance from the fees that you pay me. I am entirely
responsible for declaring my earnings to the Inland Revenue.

KaramelRose

Thank you SO MUCH Johnny - that's fantastic!!! You're a star. Sending off the email right now.

pinkprincess39

Mumto2 wrote: »

I've registered with GFK (using my mum's address as they weren't recruiting in my postcode. She only lives 1/2 hour away).

Have just been in to add my additional postcode to find... that I'd actually put her address in, but my home postcode .

Feeling very lucky that I wasn't caught out.... scuttling off to change address as 'I've just moved'


PS - have just scored my first job as well, so quite chuffed

Been trying to join them for ages...but they never cover my postcode!! what general area are you in? I Live in london;)