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MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD XV - please, no mention of client names or fees on here

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  • borders
    borders Posts: 683 Forumite
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    What about:

    I'm a bit hard of hearing and can't use the telephone. Is there anyone here who can help me?
    jen_br wrote: »
    bahahah i have to ask that 2wice today!

    Hawick and Gala?? Never done these jobs Jen. What are they like?
  • samtastic7
    samtastic7 Posts: 1,110 Forumite
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    or going in a local late night shopper and asking what they suggest for freinds birthday
  • proshopper
    proshopper Posts: 624 Forumite
    Also, they are all convenience stores where I have to complain about an own brand product - I've never done a complainant one so any help would be much appreciated :)
    xxx

    The healthy option tuna salad sandwiches are always very wet and soggy!;)
  • borders
    borders Posts: 683 Forumite
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    After leaving the store and at a safe distance, I use my trusty safety pin to poke holes and tears into the packaging. Then i return to the store with an innocent expression on my face :A. I point out the 'damage' on the product and get me replacement/refund :D. It's easy and the staff are pretty good about it. Enjoy your visits :D.

    Snap!!

    Yoghurt/mousse are my favourite when I'm in a hurry. A quick poke in the top of one of the tubs. If I have more time then I buy a reduced sandwich and say it's off. Usually get a refund for that which is a bit more money in your pocket.
  • Becles
    Becles Posts: 13,184 Forumite
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    Am I correct in thinking that RE are only covering your purchase with the healthy shops? No fee :shocked:

    Yes and it's only reimbursement of the first item the assistant recommends, so if they point out something costing £1, you only get a £1 back!
    Here I go again on my own....
  • Im doing a bar in newcaslte airport today for RE
    the little picture things says it's a food and drinks visit but the extra requirements say I only have to buy a drink
    CONFUSED
    what do you reckon
    the reimbursment doesnt seem enough to cover food and drink either
  • mimi1234
    mimi1234 Posts: 7,962 Forumite
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    Becles wrote: »
    Yes and it's only reimbursement of the first item the assistant recommends, so if they point out something costing £1, you only get a £1 back!

    Or the first 3 products. I did one recently because I suffer from insomnia, so I got offered a trio of products to use together, pills, oil and teabags. So I claimed for all 3 and got money for them. Woohoo.

    PS. They have started doing muscle powder shops too. I saw one at 6am the other morning and as I was answering the questions, someone tabbed it! Boooo.

    PPS. What's with REACT? Not seen any visits on for a fortnight!
  • Well managed to find out why the ESA shops I was rang up about on Monday aren't showing - the woman never allocated them to be! However the woman I rang up was really helpful and gave me four for tomorrow :) Spent the last 20 minutes plotting a route around them all and trying to see if there are any others I can do on the way. There is a pharmacy on RE literally opposite one of the sites but you need a prescription for it and I don't know anyone who has one :mad:
    Also, they are all convenience stores where I have to complain about an own brand product - I've never done a complainant one so any help would be much appreciated :)
    xxx

    In my experience, these stores also seem to sell an awful lot of 1 pint milks which leak ;)
    January 2012 GC £296.96/£300
  • blindman wrote: »
    If there is EVER a question to make you stand out as the Mystery shopper this has to be in the top 5 of the most idiotic!

    We did a visit this week and as there was no smell I answered the question as such-didn't ask the receptionist anything.

    Last months re-brand questions were at least plausible ;)

    I think the Hotel firm are fishing with various questions-hopefully they'll get a sensible one next month.

    Top 5 Mystery shopper giveawys not in any order

    1 Can I have a receipt in the burger place.

    2 Can I have a coffee and a pint of beer

    3 I'd like to pay for ONE game of tenpin bowling

    4. After buying a full cream moccha in the shop asking for a low calorie cake!

    I'm sure we all have other Q's

    Where are the pineapples? (whilst standing in the fruit and veg department with the world's biggest pineapple display)
    January 2012 GC £296.96/£300
  • serendipity2706
    serendipity2706 Posts: 1,843 Forumite
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    After leaving the store and at a safe distance, I use my trusty safety pin to poke holes and tears into the packaging. Then i return to the store with an innocent expression on my face :A. I point out the 'damage' on the product and get me replacement/refund :D. It's easy and the staff are pretty good about it. Enjoy your visits :D.

    I crunch up crisps
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