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

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  • Monkeynut
    Monkeynut Posts: 2,116 Forumite
    was just worried that i wouldnt get paid if didnt have one but can understand it would look strange asking for one for 2 drinks.

    I've noticed that the last couple of times I've been to these pubs, as a normal customer not for MSing, they've asked me if I would like a receipt. And that was 2 different branches. I always say Yes as I get receipts for absolutley everything normally, but I wonder if for these jobs you are meant to say No. I guess you are, as even if you acted casual about it and did get a receipt (saying "umm, I supppose so" or something if offered) there's nowhere to upload it anyway.
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  • WiiMee wrote: »
    That wasn't AA was it? I have just done one for them on their new Sassie system and it was littered with spelling mistakes! :eek:

    No, 3 letters starting with G ... and not Gap! Now you mention it, I noticed a lot of spelling errors on my last AA report too ... do you think we should offer our services as proofreaders :rotfl:??!!!
  • jen_br
    jen_br Posts: 2,653 Forumite
    RE pub pay with card you get a receipt then
  • tbw
    tbw Posts: 5,137 Forumite
    jen_br wrote: »
    RE pub pay with card you get a receipt then

    The ones near me won't take a card if you spend less than £10.
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  • Very happy with the ESA bank job - I've actually lost my debit card! :rotfl:

    Me too - I have meaning to contact them for ages as it's on an account I don't use very much!
  • GabGab*mum
    GabGab*mum Posts: 31 Forumite
    edited 17 November 2010 at 10:31AM
    Probably once again, I will surprise some of experienced Mystery Shoppers on here by my lack of intelligence (and hell YES, I am a Blondie :o), but the ESA pharmacy Job instructions mention:


    “THE REMAINDER OF THIS VISIT IS NOW AN OVERT AUDIT AND SHOULD BE CONDUCTED WITH A MEMBER OF STAFF, WHERE AVAILABLE AT THE END OF YOUR VISIT.”


    Would you Guys please point me out which one is actually mentioned remainder?
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    Does this mean, I'm worse human being,
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  • GabGab*mum wrote: »
    Probably once again, I will surprise some of experienced Mystery Shoppers on here by my lack of intelligence (and hell YES, I am a Blondie :o), but the ESA pharmacy Job instructions mention:


    “THE REMAINDER OF THIS VISIT IS NOW AN OVERT AUDIT AND SHOULD BE CONDUCTED WITH A MEMBER OF STAFF, WHERE AVAILABLE AT THE END OF YOUR VISIT.”


    Would you Guys please point me out which one is actually mentioned remainder?

    If you read the text that appeared above your quote, it tells you that the mystery shop part of the visit is covert. The other parts of the assignment (exit interview and availability audit) are overt. The assignment brief gives more precise instructions on these elements.
  • Misty_Blue
    Misty_Blue Posts: 876 Forumite
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    edited 17 November 2010 at 11:23AM
    sdw wrote: »
    How much money, realistically, would I make signing up? would it be worth it?

    It can vary enormously. From mystery shop visits, I have made just over £200 in the last month. That's working in a small city, not travelling to other locations, and being very picky about which jobs I take. If I'd had the time to cover a wider area I could have made a lot more, but then it does tend to be busier in the run up to Christmas. Reliable shoppers who write accurate reports will soon start to build up a reputation with the companies.

    I also do proof reading work for one of the companies (NOT RE, and I'm not one of the ones who asks stupid questions just for the sake of it, honestly! ;) ) This is another source of income, and good for when the mystery shopping in my area is going through a quiet time.
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  • Oo, my turn on Bare garage visits... I'm a little nervous after all your comments! Really need the mullar though, my plumber turned up after six months of absence and presented a £760 bill for immediate payment :(
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  • jen_br
    jen_br Posts: 2,653 Forumite
    GabGab*mum wrote: »
    Probably once again, I will surprise some of experienced Mystery Shoppers on here by my lack of intelligence (and hell YES, I am a Blondie :o), but the ESA pharmacy Job instructions mention:


    “THE REMAINDER OF THIS VISIT IS NOW AN OVERT AUDIT AND SHOULD BE CONDUCTED WITH A MEMBER OF STAFF, WHERE AVAILABLE AT THE END OF YOUR VISIT.”


    Would you Guys please point me out which one is actually mentioned remainder?

    Hi After you PM I WOULD NOT COMPLETE THIS JOB!! if its not in your inbox you have not been assigned it!
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