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Mystery Shopping Thread 24 *PLEASE READ THE OP FIRST**PLEASE NO CLIENT NAMES OR FEES

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  • Siouxsie32
    Siouxsie32 Posts: 1,987 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Cashback Cashier
    Did anyone get a definitive answer from ESA regarding credit card fees and booking fees imposed by the train websites? Just wondering if we'll get them reimbursed!
  • Big_Graeme
    Big_Graeme Posts: 3,220 Forumite
    Siouxsie32 wrote: »
    Did anyone get a definitive answer from ESA regarding credit card fees and booking fees imposed by the train websites? Just wondering if we'll get them reimbursed!

    I've not had an answer to three emails, I did a couple of the online purchases and there were no fees even using a credit card.
  • Siouxsie32
    Siouxsie32 Posts: 1,987 Forumite
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    Thanks Graeme. One I did had a credit card fee so I used my debit card instead but I have another one to do which is quite a large outlay and I'd rather use my credit card but not if it's going to cost me £1! Tight? Maybe, but I'm not doing the visits for fun :)

    I'll call them tomorrow and let you all know what they say.
  • weeg
    weeg Posts: 1,077 Forumite
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    We're edging towards the 4000 posts on this thread, which is when we start to think about a new thread (the forum mods tell us really long threads slow the form down.

    So,
    a) It'd be great if folk could take a few minutes to have a look at the first page on here and suggest improvements/ deletions/ additions. Are the companies we should delete? Add (I have one already)? Warn about or endorse? Are there any top tips you'd like to add? (like audio recording on your phone for timing?)

    b) I think we could use a post on page 1 about video MSing - it seems to come up frequently, including recommendations on kit and costs. Is there a videographer who'd like to volunteer? If not I could cobble something together from old posts, but as I don't do the work it's not ideal.

    c) I've been a rather rubbish thread custodian - very, very slow to update things. Would anyone like to do the next one?

    I think the ideal would be for folk - new and old (feedback from newbies on what we old heads take for granted would be very welcome) to post their thoughts/ suggestions here for a couple of days, and then we can start a shiny new thread incorporating that stuff. :idea:So don't be afraid to stick your head above the parapet, lurkers! :hello:

    As an aside, as we head into Thread 25, that means there are in the region of 95 000 posts on the combined threads! That's a lot of: burger floor shows; badly written briefs for surprisingly easy jobs; simple briefs that turn into nightmares; 'where's my money?'s; support; flounces; bickering; wise advice and moral support; 'have you ever?s; !!!!!!?s; naming names that shouldn't be nameds and a fair few giggles. :beer:
  • naarestrup
    naarestrup Posts: 99 Forumite
    weeg wrote: »
    We're edging towards the 4000 posts on this thread, which is when we start to think about a new thread (the forum mods tell us really long threads slow the form down.

    So,
    a) It'd be great if folk could take a few minutes to have a look at the first page on here and suggest improvements/ deletions/ additions. Are the companies we should delete? Add (I have one already)? Warn about or endorse? Are there any top tips you'd like to add? (like audio recording on your phone for timing?)

    I can think of AQ Worldwide and International Service Check who both have assignments in the UK. House of Minds/ServiceMinds also have assignments at times...
  • CrazyClum
    CrazyClum Posts: 242 Forumite
    naarestrup wrote: »
    I can think of AQ Worldwide and International Service Check who both have assignments in the UK. House of Minds/ServiceMinds also have assignments at times...

    I would advise against AQ - several reports of non payment on here.
    I won't even describe my experience!
  • Cybi-Ping
    Cybi-Ping Posts: 517 Forumite
    International Service Check have been ok to work for, they have fairly frequent work and The Silent Customer pay really quickly and were good to work for, I just wish they had more clients in my area.
  • naarestrup
    naarestrup Posts: 99 Forumite
    CrazyClum wrote: »
    I would advise against AQ - several reports of non payment on here.
    I won't even describe my experience!

    I still think they should be mentioned in a new list, but agree they can be a challenge when it comes to paying...

    I like ISC, always paid 30 days after completing the assignment.
  • Big_Graeme
    Big_Graeme Posts: 3,220 Forumite
    AQ are shocking to get money out of as are Frontline focus, I wouldn't give them the publicity. Basically I'd mention the ones that get alerted.
  • naarestrup
    naarestrup Posts: 99 Forumite
    Big_Graeme wrote: »
    AQ are shocking to get money out of as are Frontline focus, I wouldn't give them the publicity. Basically I'd mention the ones that get alerted.

    I think they should be mentioned, but with a word of caution/warning.
    Make it easier to see what you're in for if you sign up with them. :-)
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