Mystery Shopping Thread 21 *PLEASE READ THE OP FIRST**PLEASE NO CLIENT NAMES OR FEES*

thefreebird

Sorry if this has already been asked, I have read a fair few of the pages in this thread but havent seen this question yet.
Which company/assignments would people most recomend for first time MS'ers. I have noticed that some of the GAP jobs are pretty intense with the timings and stuff and wondered if there are jobs generally better suited to first timers.

Thanks in advance,
Steve

jen_br

thefreebird wrote: »

Sorry if this has already been asked, I have read a fair few of the pages in this thread but havent seen this question yet.
Which company/assignments would people most recomend for first time MS'ers. I have noticed that some of the GAP jobs are pretty intense with the timings and stuff and wondered if there are jobs generally better suited to first timers.

Thanks in advance,
Steve

Gap and Retail eyes are good for starters have a read of the first page lots of companies to choose from we recommend them all!

marvellousaunt

Thanks for that - personally I've found Helion to be one of the more approachable and helpful companies to work with. And I would agree that their fees are higher to allow for the exchange rate - even after going into PayPal, the ££ I receive is still on the higher end. Their reports are also often user-friendly and I've enjoyed the assignments I've done for them.

I hear everyone's concerns around Bare and I think I'll stick to the non-reimbursement ones only, the odd hour and few quid in petrol isn't a big loss, but the effort of eBay isn't worth it for me. I'm reluctant to pay out large amounts on reimbursement jobs anyway, 'just in case'.

Had a glorious couple of weeks off from all jobs... back to reality with a bang last night to curl out 6 edigital reports (are they deathly dull or what), back in the office today and trawling for MS work in my breaks... Happy 2012!


ETA - Having said that... there is zero all on Helion atm. Any uploads expected this month?

Boredupnorth

marvellousaunt wrote: »

Thanks for that - personally I've found Helion to be one of the more approachable and helpful companies to work with. And I would agree that their fees are higher to allow for the exchange rate - even after going into PayPal, the ££ I receive is still on the higher end. Their reports are also often user-friendly and I've enjoyed the assignments I've done for them.

I hear everyone's concerns around Bare and I think I'll stick to the non-reimbursement ones only, the odd hour and few quid in petrol isn't a big loss, but the effort of eBay isn't worth it for me. I'm reluctant to pay out large amounts on reimbursement jobs anyway, 'just in case'.

Had a glorious couple of weeks off from all jobs... back to reality with a bang last night to curl out 6 edigital reports (are they deathly dull or what), back in the office today and trawling for MS work in my breaks... Happy 2012!


ETA - Having said that... there is zero all on Helion atm. Any uploads expected this month?

Obviously must be something about the mix of work. I track average earnings per job from every company that I work for and in reality Helion fees are no more than a £1 or £2 higher than others.

Boredupnorth

HelionResearch wrote: »

Like mentioned above - people are free to choose who they work for!

Although, for other Helions in the forum: Paypal is probably the fastest way to get your money from us ;-)

Do you take the fees for using Paypal or is the passed on to the shopper?

katastrophy

Hello, Happy New Year everyone! It has been forever and a day since I posted on here as I took a break from MS work but I'm giving it another go in 2012 and it's nice to be back. Hopefully once I'm back up to speed I can be of some help here too!

I was wondering if some kind soul could possibly help me with a query? I'm doing an underground sandwich job on Friday and the assignment notes ask me to make a note of team members names. I can't see anywhere on the questionaire to enter them though. I've done loads of these jobs in the past but can't for the life of me remember whether it was needed. I'm just a bit worried as 4 people serve at my local store and I don't know how I'll remember them all if I have to!

Thanks in advance

Kat

jen_br

FYI I have had to cancel jobs in Scotland if anyone is planning travel its very windy and all the bridges are closed.

Boredupnorth

As if by magic Helion's posts seem to have gone again....wonder what the hell is going on with them

N.I.M

Boredupnorth wrote: »

As if by magic Helion's posts seem to have gone again....wonder what the hell is going on with them

Someone must be reporting them.

serendipity2706

jen_br wrote: »

FYI I have had to cancel jobs in Scotland if anyone is planning travel its very windy and all the bridges are closed.

anything my way? Not Fife tho, Dundee is calmer now tho bridge still closed. Was going through to Glasgow to see Adam tonight but think they might be off, can go tomorrow.