MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 17 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!

duchy

misssarahleigh wrote: »

She doesn't have to wait til feb to buy a new car but thats when this policy is due to expire. You can't cancel the policy as you are comitted to paying the full 12 months even if you don't have the car (looked into this for a friend a while ago).

It may be possible to transfer the insurance when she does get a new car but it depends what they quote. If they say e.g. £60 a month when she could get a new policy at £20 and keep her old one at £30 she would be £10 better off keeping both policy's. Would totally depend.

They may still pro-rata it down

If you pay for a policy monthly you are paying as an example a monthly amount of 1/10th of the total policy cost per year so say £520 per year would be divided into 10 parts or £52 a month. SOME insurance companies if you cancel early charge you for the rest of the year-others don't (although may add an admin charge) so unless your Mum is with the same insurance company and has exactly the same terms and conditions don't assume it's the same -always check. It might be good news

misssarahleigh

duchy wrote: »

They may still pro-rata it down

If you pay for a policy monthly you are paying as an example a monthly amount of 1/10th of the total policy cost per year so say £520 per year would be divided into 10 parts or £52 a month. SOME insurance companies if you cancel early charge you for the rest of the year-others don't (although may add an admin charge) so unless your Mum is with the same insurance company and has exactly the same terms and conditions don't assume it's the same -always check. It might be good news

I shall do Thanks for the advice

BoxCleva

Originally Posted by Daley83
Hi I'm a posting with a few simple questions for any experienced mystery shoppers on here.
I'm considering signing up myself but the FAQs don't seem to cover what I consider the important things.

1. Whats the average you get paid per job? (I realise it will vary I'm just asking for a ball park figure) It varies from £0 to over £1,000 depending on the job
2. How often do you get assignments? (Again just a rough average)It varies from none to loads
3. Do you ever have to travel far or is it always somewhere you would travel for personal shopping?Yes, and yes

Hopefully I'm not asking anything stupid but even between FAQs and this thread I can't seem to find clear answers regarding these issues and they are my main concerns before I actually sign up.

Thanks for reading.

Hi, based on a question asked by Daley, could I try at least to get a little more info please.

I assume the top end figure you quote (£1000) would involve a major outlay, i.e. purchasing a car / holiday or other valuable item.

The 0 -1000 per MS exercise, exactly why would you carry one out for nothing ?


And so that I can get some kind of idea as to whether this is worth the effort, if I were to pick up a job where I was expected to go to a DIY store and purchase a small value item,ask some questions and then submit a report, what is the pay range for something like this ? Presumably not £0-£1000.

If it isn't the done thing to publish even ball park figures on the forum , could someone PM me and let me know so that I can at least make a semi informed decision on whether or not to proceed?

Thank you in advance.

borders

Some visits just make you laugh. I'd always assumed that one store had worked out who I am. Even more positive after today. I was literally followed (stalked?) around the store today. Wandered up and down and around a few aisles to check on this. When I stopped, they stopped. When I moved, they moved. As soon as I put my puzzled frown on they were leaping to my assistance. Didnt even bother reading the name badge as it's the same person that's served me on my last three visits. Then they open up a checkout just as I get there so that I dont have to wait. And the rest of the staff are nearby to see who I am for future visits. :rotfl::rotfl:

The best thing is, I get the same service when I'm there as a normal customer. A perk of the job. :rotfl:

jen_br

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borders wrote: »

Some visits just make you laugh. I'd always assumed that one store had worked out who I am. Even more positive after today. I was literally followed (stalked?) around the store today. Wandered up and down and around a few aisles to check on this. When I stopped, they stopped. When I moved, they moved. As soon as I put my puzzled frown on they were leaping to my assistance. Didnt even bother reading the name badge as it's the same person that's served me on my last three visits. Then they open up a checkout just as I get there so that I dont have to wait. And the rest of the staff are nearby to see who I am for future visits. :rotfl::rotfl:

The best thing is, I get the same service when I'm there as a normal customer. A perk of the job. :rotfl:

lol diy anychance?

Tudorc1

borders wrote: »

Some visits just make you laugh. I'd always assumed that one store had worked out who I am. Even more positive after today. I was literally followed (stalked?) around the store today. Wandered up and down and around a few aisles to check on this. When I stopped, they stopped. When I moved, they moved. As soon as I put my puzzled frown on they were leaping to my assistance. Didnt even bother reading the name badge as it's the same person that's served me on my last three visits. Then they open up a checkout just as I get there so that I dont have to wait. And the rest of the staff are nearby to see who I am for future visits. :rotfl::rotfl:

The best thing is, I get the same service when I'm there as a normal customer. A perk of the job. :rotfl:

I had a similar experience yesterday - little puppy following me everywhere. The sad thing was that when I did ask anything, they hadn't a clue! Kept scuttling off to return with a text book answer. (with the manager hiding (badly) at the end of the aisle!).

borders

BoxCleva wrote: »

If it isn't the done thing to publish even ball park figures on the forum , could someone PM me and let me know so that I can at least make a semi informed decision on whether or not to proceed?

Thank you in advance.

Sign up to a couple of sites and you can then view the jobs and fees. You'll get an idea of what they want for the money. You dont have to do any jobs, just have a look.

People arent trying to be awkward about fees but it really varies. As does the amount of work available. I earned more in 3 days last week than I did in the 3 weeks before that. Thats the way this job is sometimes.

I did a job this morning with a bonus fee automatically added to it because they can struggle to get this store covered. I've done it in the past for the basic fee but I've also done it for more than I got today. Same store, same basic brief, three different fees.

borders

jen_br wrote: »

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lol diy anychance?

Yes, are they the same for you Jen?

mysterious_girl

BoxCleva wrote: »

Hi, based on a question asked by Daley, could I try at least to get a little more info please.

I assume the top end figure you quote (£1000) would involve a major outlay, i.e. purchasing a car / holiday or other valuable item.

The 0 -1000 per MS exercise, exactly why would you carry one out for nothing ?


And so that I can get some kind of idea as to whether this is worth the effort, if I were to pick up a job where I was expected to go to a DIY store and purchase a small value item,ask some questions and then submit a report, what is the pay range for something like this ? Presumably not £0-£1000.

If it isn't the done thing to publish even ball park figures on the forum , could someone PM me and let me know so that I can at least make a semi informed decision on whether or not to proceed?

Thank you in advance.

Your best bet is to sign up with a few companies and see what they offer. Every assignment is different. Some only reimburse you for the product they wanted you to buy. So if for instance you have to buy a packet of nasal decongestant from a pharmacy, then that's your payment. Some other assignments might just reimburse you for a meal out for two at a chain restaurant. Other companies may request a visit to a financial institution which usually pays a little better (around the cost a night at the cinema) but there is more work involved.

It really varies a hell of a lot from company to company and assignment to assignment.

On the low side, as I said above, you may just get a reimbursement. On the high side you could get a family holiday paid for.

You are never obligated to accept an assignment. But it is worth noting that once you accept one, it is your responsibility to carry it out and not cancel it as it could ruin your reputation with that company.

serendipity2706

BoxCleva wrote: »

And so that I can get some kind of idea as to whether this is worth the effort, if I were to pick up a job where I was expected to go to a DIY store and purchase a small value item,ask some questions and then submit a report, what is the pay range for something like this ? Presumably not £0-£1000.

If it isn't the done thing to publish even ball park figures on the forum , could someone PM me and let me know so that I can at least make a semi informed decision on whether or not to proceed?

Thank you in advance.

I'd say as a complete beginner you'd get about £5 ish, but you can get nothing as some companies just give you an expense- say buy a book and you keep the book. A lot of jobs you end up out of pocket if you take travelling and time filling in forms into account.

But at the other end you can get brilliant easy fun jobs that pay a reasonable amount. It also depends where you live, as some areas are fully covered my shoppers so you may not get the well paid ones. Some people travel hundreds of miles in a week.
It really is a case of try it and see. You're unlikely to make a living wage, but it's good for the little extras.
Hope this helps