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Maximising income - Mystery Shopping? Surveys?

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  • Dormouse
    Dormouse Posts: 5,617 Forumite
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    Raksha wrote:
    They dissapeared because RE will only let you take two jobs at a time, they're probably still there for somebody who hasn't already taken 2....
    Oh okay, that makes sense. :o
  • Dormouse
    Dormouse Posts: 5,617 Forumite
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    Did you read the bit about how they will check the CCTV!!
    No... :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Oh great, now I'll be really self-conscious... :o


    Ah, just checked, it just says they'll check CCTV if there's any discrepancies... I think a lot of MS companies say that!
  • Becles
    Becles Posts: 13,184 Forumite
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    I've been checked out by CCTV. It was a fast food client where you had to order your meal, then sit inside for at least 15 minutes.

    I gave them a bad report as it was messy in the dining area and the floor service was awful. The outlet told the MS company that they had checked CCTV and I'd ordered my meal and left immediately and therefore made up my report about the dining area!

    However when they gave a description of me to the MS company, the person had a different colour and style of hair to me and was wearing a blue coat. I don't own a blue coat, so they obviously found the wrong person on CCTV. My report remained as a valid report and I was paid for it.
    Here I go again on my own....
  • Annie_Fanny
    Annie_Fanny Posts: 1,167 Forumite
    Raksha wrote:
    They dissapeared because RE will only let you take two jobs at a time, they're probably still there for somebody who hasn't already taken 2....

    Ahhh interesting. I didn't know you could only take two but I suppose it makes it fairer doesn't it. Does RE actually state that anywhere as I thought it was on a first come first served basis?

    I :heart: Mystery Shopping!
    "Debt makes plans for you" - A quote from my friend Catherine. How true!
  • finlay
    finlay Posts: 378 Forumite
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    Dormouse wrote:
    That's what happened to me yesterday too! Logged on to RE, saw dozens of jobs, but by the time I booked 2, the rest were gone. Just seems incredible that they went within seconds... :confused:

    Am doing one today so that'll be fun, hanging around for 45 minutes. :rotfl:

    Did two bank ones yesterday and they were fine. One of them only took about 10 mins :D

    I only got two but that has happened before to me, I think that is because two is all you are allowed for that client.
    Snootchie Bootchies!
  • Rachie_B
    Rachie_B Posts: 8,785 Forumite
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    Turtle wrote:
    I looked at a website for TNS but couldnt see how to register as a mystery shopper. Can anyone help?

    here you go http://www.tns-global.com/uk click on mystery shopping bottom left in pink
  • whatatwit
    whatatwit Posts: 5,424 Forumite
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    A bump for Blondemitch.

    Happy reading.
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no: 203.
  • Annie_Fanny
    Annie_Fanny Posts: 1,167 Forumite
    Has anyone done any of the shops with Retail Eyes recently which require you to be there for about 45 mins? I did one today and found it all a bit bewildering to be honest. A lot of questions to ask. Am wondering how to phrase my report?
    "Debt makes plans for you" - A quote from my friend Catherine. How true!
  • Dormouse
    Dormouse Posts: 5,617 Forumite
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    Did another 45 minute shop today and thought it was really funny when I saw a bespectacled gentleman wandering around the store (looked like a trainspotter :D), jotting things down in a little notebook. At least I wasn't as dodgy-looking as him :rotfl:
  • Dormouse
    Dormouse Posts: 5,617 Forumite
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    Yes Annie, I've done 2. :) Want to PM me?
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