Mystery Shopping Thread 22 *PLEASE READ THE OP FIRST**PLEASE NO CLIENT NAMES OR FEES*

serendipity2706

Ziggy_Stardust wrote: »

Do you think we could do this? :rotfl:

felt like it today doing a techy job... firstly, techy wasn't there as at his break, due back in 15 mins- I went back in 10. No sign of him, or anyone. After about 30 mins I cornered a person who said he had taken his break then went home.... other techy is on hols, so no techys in store. Then spoke to a Saturday/Sunday girl, who was the only staff there, who suggested I wait and see techy man. ("They are here Fri-Sun" GRRRRR
Wonder what TNS will make of it

HeavensDevil

I did 2 RE tech stores today, both within the timeframe given, which appeared to account for a lunch break later in the afternoon and both times the brand rep was on lunch! Made a criticism of that in the reports and will let the allocater know too.

I'm also wondering whether to tell RE that I kinda got busted the other day doing a studenty travel shop - are they likely to use that as an excuse not to pay me? The briefing notes said to be honest about any previous enquiries, so I took that as a green light to use my real details - I did a visit for that branch back in the summer and I reckon after the results were in, someone added a note to my entry on their database. I say that because, once she put my name in, she went into another room to collect a printout, then came out with a colleague who supposedly wanted to observe for a customer service study. I feared I'd been at least suspected, if not rumbled, so I booked a follow-up appointment as I don't suppose this usually happens in mystery visits. Anyway, I emailed her the next day to cancel and she said "that's ok, you mystery shopper!" I just emailed back nicely asking what made her think that, but she didn't answer that, just said I knew where she was if I wanted to book. I feel that I should let RE know so they can decide whether to tell repeat shoppers to use false details in future, but I don't know whether I trust them not to blame it on me and then not pay me

Also, I've assigned myself a GfK furniture shop on Wednesday - it's not really as bad as you guys make it out to be, right? It doesn't look that bad on paper (well, PDF...)

Boredupnorth

HeavensDevil wrote: »

I did 2 RE tech stores today, both within the timeframe given, which appeared to account for a lunch break later in the afternoon and both times the brand rep was on lunch! Made a criticism of that in the reports and will let the allocater know too.

I'm also wondering whether to tell RE that I kinda got busted the other day doing a studenty travel shop - are they likely to use that as an excuse not to pay me? The briefing notes said to be honest about any previous enquiries, so I took that as a green light to use my real details - I did a visit for that branch back in the summer and I reckon after the results were in, someone added a note to my entry on their database. I say that because, once she put my name in, she went into another room to collect a printout, then came out with a colleague who supposedly wanted to observe for a customer service study. I feared I'd been at least suspected, if not rumbled, so I booked a follow-up appointment as I don't suppose this usually happens in mystery visits. Anyway, I emailed her the next day to cancel and she said "that's ok, you mystery shopper!" I just emailed back nicely asking what made her think that, but she didn't answer that, just said I knew where she was if I wanted to book. I feel that I should let RE know so they can decide whether to tell repeat shoppers to use false details in future, but I don't know whether I trust them not to blame it on me and then not pay me

Also, I've assigned myself a GfK furniture shop on Wednesday - it's not really as bad as you guys make it out to be, right? It doesn't look that bad on paper (well, PDF...)

No it's far worse than it looks! They are a pain that just don't seem worth the fee and it's not often I say that about GFK.

Becles

lushplus4 wrote: »

Hi, I have just got a job auditing for that company that can't be mentioned which involves visiting multiple outlets.
I have a list of postcodes and I wondered if anyone knew how I can work out the most efficient way of going round each store?
Is there a website anywhere where I can type all the postcodes in and they work out the best route?
Thanks in advance

I've got MS Autoroute and it works it out for you. A friend got it free with their computer and gave me it, so I'm not sure how much it costs to buy.

mysterious_girl

Becles wrote: »

I've got MS Autoroute and it works it out for you. A friend got it free with their computer and gave me it, so I'm not sure how much it costs to buy.

Just Googled it and can get a 60 day free trial.

Boredupnorth

mysterious_girl wrote: »

Just Googled it and can get a 60 day free trial.[/

There are other ways to get it much cheaper of course


Autoroute is ok and will do the job

System

http://findthebestroute.com/RouteFinder.html

this may be the answer

mysterious_girl

berbastrike wrote: »

http://findthebestroute.com/RouteFinder.html

this may be the answer

Just found https://www.drivingrouteplanner.com

Really easy to use.

GlennTheBaker

RE have the proofreading Gestapo in this weekend.......

jonno1001

I emailed back a proofreader asking if they were "stupid" and 2 minutes later the report was passed and payment pending.