MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD XI ** New people make sure you read the first 2 Posts **

Mystery_Shopping_Ninja

Becles wrote: »

I'm not offended and I agree with you. On a job application form, it's not a true reflection of your abilities if someone else has told you what to write.

I have worked out how to post comments, but need help/advice regarding forum ettiquette. I noticed that after the above post is said that you have been thanked for this post several times. Is it considered "good form" to thank for general comments as well as those posts giving constuctive advice/information? I don't want to get off on the wrong foot and upset the established members by not making the appropriate comments when necessary. Thanks.

pinkprincess39

look_after_the_pennies wrote: »

That was what I was wondering too. I think you do.

Hmm I guess i will then just in case ! anyway I guess its easy to scan and send 2 receipts if they are in 1 file!

pinkprincess39

Mystery_Shopping_Ninja wrote: »

I have worked out how to post comments, but need help/advice regarding forum ettiquette. I noticed that after the above post is said that you have been thanked for this post several times. Is it considered "good form" to thank for general comments as well as those posts giving constuctive advice/information? I don't want to get off on the wrong foot and upset the established members by not making the appropriate comments when necessary. Thanks.

You dont have to thank EVERY time someone posts but if a comment is useful to you then yes please thank, its appreciated. There are a lot of nice experienced MSers on here who give great advice. I know that without some of the advice on here I would have been lost when I first started out. Now even I give advice if I know the answer

cte1111

Mystery_Shopping_Ninja wrote: »

I have worked out how to post comments, but need help/advice regarding forum ettiquette. I noticed that after the above post is said that you have been thanked for this post several times. Is it considered "good form" to thank for general comments as well as those posts giving constuctive advice/information? I don't want to get off on the wrong foot and upset the established members by not making the appropriate comments when necessary. Thanks.

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm in this post? It seems to be that you are most likely a long term poster who is taking the mickey, but maybe I just have a suspicious mind.

cte1111

pinkprincess39 wrote: »

quick question.... as the brief is a bit convuluted! Should we get 2 receipts? 1 for the postage IF we post the item and 1 for the purchase reimbursement?

Whenever i post a letter the MOS always justs asks "do u want 1st or 2nd class" . Never have they asked if I want special!

I was just going to get 1 receipt, can't see why not.

**me**_4

cte1111 wrote: »

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm in this post? It seems to be that you are most likely a long term poster who is taking the mickey, but maybe I just have a suspicious mind.

Has a homepage MS blag.....so definitely not innocent.

pinkprincess39

cte1111 wrote: »

I was just going to get 1 receipt, can't see why not.

Its just that it said in the brief to do the mail part 1st so that and I quote -
"You must carry out the Mails transaction FIRST, followed by a purchase transaction, so that there is no confusion on the Horizon system within the branch."

So whatever this horizon system is I guess it records what amount of postage is used???

**me**_4

pinkprincess39 wrote: »

Its just that it said in the brief to do the mail part 1st so that and I quote -
"You must carry out the Mails transaction FIRST, followed by a purchase transaction, so that there is no confusion on the Horizon system within the branch."

So whatever this horizon system is I guess it records what amount of postage is used???

cte1111 wrote: »

I was just going to get 1 receipt, can't see why not.

Probably a lot will depend on the shop. Some are competent on the machines and your receipt will have both postage and purchases itemised. Some stores however ask you to pay at another counter for purchases and I have experienced the cash going into some dubious looking boxes masquerading as tills and have to ask for a receipt and get it reluctantly and usually hand written....all passed the gyp scrutiny however.

You could play it safe and do the parts seperately . I would say I am posting the parcel for work/mother/friend and the purchases are for work so I need seperate receipts or something similar.

vicz123

hello,

have just completed my first job for tern :j and have a quick question!

bought some glasses which i was able to collect today so doing the report now and plan to send them to tern tomorrow. do i need to send them special or recorded delivery or is normal post with proof of postage ok? also am i correct in assuming we pay for the postage and don't claim it back? can't seem to find the answers

thanks

pinkprincess39

vicz123 wrote: »

hello,

have just completed my first job for tern :j and have a quick question!

bought some glasses which i was able to collect today so doing the report now and plan to send them to tern tomorrow. do i need to send them special or recorded delivery or is normal post with proof of postage ok? also am i correct in assuming we pay for the postage and don't claim it back? can't seem to find the answers

thanks

they should have sent you a pre paid jiffy bag for this!