MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 19 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!

katiekittykat1977

spender wrote: »

Anybody got more than 2 edigital surveys allocated today?

I haven't been allocated any...

proshopper

Well done and good luck in your new home!:beer:

Money_maker

Monkeynut wrote: »

And oooh, I've just seen a job for the shop where I work as we are having a pharmacy competitor visit on ESA!!!

That's interesting cos I can't see anything - not even as a back-up

clippy_girl

spender wrote: »

Anybody got more than 2 edigital surveys allocated today?

yup had a few

one yest and a couple today

jen_br

Maybe ESA is touting as well--and going to use the competitor visits for personal gain. ALSO I guess no one will be doing the BARE visits then (auto) or the TNS ones? because those have financial loss to the salesperson as its not even for their company!

I get what everyone is saying --but you never know maybe the competitors do know this is happening.

proshopper

jen_br wrote: »

Maybe ESA is touting as well--and going to use the competitor visits for personal gain. ALSO I guess no one will be doing the BARE visits then (auto) or the TNS ones? because those have financial loss to the salesperson as its not even for their company!

I get what everyone is saying --but you never know maybe the competitors do know this is happening.

OK, I may be thick, but how do salesmen at competitor automotive visits suffer a financial loss when I make a car purchase enquiry? I always assume that I am just using their time (and I do try to keep that to a minimum for their benefit, as well as mine). Clearly, there is more to this than I can comprehend. Please enlighten me.

Incidentally, I think all retailers are aware that competitor assessments take place.

P.S. What about manufacturer/distributor instigated mystery visits and retail audits? These have no direct benefit to the retailer. I do jobs like these as routine in my retail intelligence role. Are you saying that every employee loses income because I visit? Get a grip - every job I do costs something. I think there must be a good reason for our role and the associated costs. Maybe if there were no mystery shops, audits, or profit protection assessments, every person working in retail would earn more than their current wage. I think not.

Monkeynut

Money_maker wrote: »

That's interesting cos I can't see anything - not even as a back-up

How many Back Ups do they allow? Maybe there is already a back up shopper now?? I only saw it as a back up, but I can't see it anymore now.

Money_maker

Think its only one back-up, must be more shoppers in our area than I thought.

Been very quiet this week with only a few bits and pieces cropping up and I haven't bothered with them as I'm keeping an eye on the petrol situation. Not too worried at the mo as I enjoy pottering around at home and the last fortnight has been hectic. I am hoping that the next round of jobs will appear soon. Not to mention that half-terms coming up so will be limited for time.

jen_br

I think Aba-i have a similar backup system.

misssarahleigh

Evening all.

Just wanted to say thank you for all your comments on my house move. I must admit what has gone on has hung over all our heads, especially for my little sister. At 4 we should not have to explain the activities of the 'naughty boys':(

Can't wait. The big day is next Friday but shall be rather quiet as it's work then house until then. I need a pink bedroom and it's not going to paint itself. Like a dream come true for us all and everyones support is much appreciated