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

Wizzbang

GFK banks yes, the ones from part of London. I miss them- not been any for months now. Are they doing others? Not seen any round my way. Been doing other banks for other companies.

mrbanjo

Big_Graeme wrote: »

That's the nature of casual work mate, some take it seriously, others will cancel jobs at the drop of a hat. I've picked up many a Monday rush job with a decent premium because of them.

TNS shoppers seem to drop jobs at the drop of a hat as soon as the sun comes out. Monday premuims are great.:beer:

Big_Graeme

Wizzbang wrote: »

GFK banks yes, the ones from part of London. I miss them- not been any for months now. Are they doing others? Not seen any round my way. Been doing other banks for other companies.

I've done a few on the last couple of months, different senario though

superliss

Big_Graeme wrote: »

Read the job brief and the questionnaire, you take the recommendation rather than insist on a convoluted route if that is what the clerk recommends.

I dont think that is really very clear in the notes. So if you end up buying a bus ticket or Oyster card are you guaranteed to be reimbursed?

I would sleep better knowing I've spoke to someone at ESA first.

Big_Graeme

superliss wrote: »

I dont think that is really very clear in the notes. So if you end up buying a bus ticket or Oyster card are you guaranteed to be reimbursed?

I would sleep better knowing I've spoke to someone at ESA first.

The way I read it you don't buy the ticket if they recommend a tube/oyster/bus ticket, you just report what was recommended.

As far as I can make out it is an exercise to see if clerks are making the best/cheapest tickets, in the above case I would say the clerk has passed.

enevel

Big_Graeme wrote: »

The way I read it you don't buy the ticket if they recommend a tube/oyster/bus ticket, you just report what was recommended.

This particular scenario stipulates that a rail ticket must be bought. It is testing whether the clerk sells a season ticket, or a series of returns. And it specifically says that an Oyster alternative must be declined.

On a different subject: I visit a village pub once every three months. I go in, ask what ales are available, buy a pint of the recommended one, drink it, go to the loo, and leave. We used to call the place The Slaughtered Lamb round here. Visit One was a bit like that; but now I'm a regular (well, about as regular as the man who reads the meter, anyway) they are quite friendly.

I'm fairly certain each time my comet-like passing occurs, I'm the only 'stranger' the five regulars moored to the bar have seen since the last time I flashed by. They surely know what I'm doing there.

But now, just to make sure of that, MF have instructed me to ask two new questions. The first - "Do you sell white coffee, and how much does it cost?" - is likely never to have been asked in this pub in the 230 years since it was built. That'll give them a laugh. The second - "Can I have a receipt, please?" - is likely to get them lighting the kindling under the wicker man.

'Try not to reveal yourself as a mystery shopper when photographing the exterior of the pub' says the brief. Right you are...

superliss

Brilliant! Because everyone wants a receipt for a pint. At least that wasn't asked for on the MF cider jobs.

millerose

It's ridiculous what they ask for!

"act like a normal shopper...!" yeah right, more like "red alert, mystery shopper in the building"

GR have recently changed the scenario for the small slapped bum Supermarkets. I have to make a small purchase at the Kiosk till, Manned Till, Self Service till and ask a question at Customer services. They are not big stores and when not busy they know exactly who you are. How many shoppers would visit every single till within 15 minutes??? :eek:

Siouxsie32

...or buys a ticket for the next train then walks away? "Excuse me miss, the platforms that way"...

JohnnyG

I've had an ABAi and Retail Active payment hit my bank today . As usual, Retail Active comes up as SEQ Solutions.