Mystery Shopping Thread 25 *PLEASE READ THE OP FIRST**PLEASE NO CLIENT NAMES OR FEES

JohnnyG

emmylc wrote: »

I know MF are known for their low pay rates but I'll say one thing for them, they've got a nice clear system when it comes to knowing what's going on with your job and payment.

I have to admit, their payment system is very good; you know exactly what you're going to get and when.......just a shame they don't pay any better :cool:

shell_belle

DevilsAdvocate1 wrote: »

Yes, I've had that happen too. Been getting a lot of phone calls from them recently. I think they've upset so many people that they now really struggle getting the jobs covered.

I was actually really upset because I have taken on a lot of jobs for them and always filed them in time. Instead of calling me to see if there was a problem, I felt that I was being accused of lying about calling. When I asked to speak to a manager I was told that the person I was speaking to was a manager. I honestly don't think I would take work on for them again.

emmylc

Yep I agree that it's a shame the pay from MF isn't better.

I do also like the way you get to see all the information before taking the job, like the questionnaire you're going to have to fill in. Several of the others you don't get to see that until you've taken the job so can't always get a feel for which ones are a pain and not worth the fee.

Wizzbang

GFK apparently want us to refer shoppers for free. Uh, I don't think so!!!!!

JohnnyG

Wizzbang wrote: »

GFK apparently want us to refer shoppers for free. Uh, I don't think so!!!!!

:rotfl: yeah, I've just seen the same e-mail......don't think I'll be referring anyone.

mamashaz

JohnnyG wrote: »

:rotfl: yeah, I've just seen the same e-mail......don't think I'll be referring anyone.

Nor me - I don't need the competition, thank you very much!

3010

Gap payment has just hit my account for the job which led to my sacking. As least I have been paid. :j Maybe I was sacked due to it taking 6 minutes to get served. :eek:

mimi1234

mamashaz wrote: »

Nor me - I don't need the competition, thank you very much!

I don't think you would get any competition even if you did refer. With the appalling fees they offer, I don't think anyone would be mad enough to accept.

I used to really like GFK back in the day, but they have fallen off my favourites list on my homepage. I don't think I have done anything for them in well over 6 months!

Wizzbang

mimi1234 wrote: »

I don't think you would get any competition even if you did refer. With the appalling fees they offer, I don't think anyone would be mad enough to accept.

I used to really like GFK back in the day, but they have fallen off my favourites list on my homepage. I don't think I have done anything for them in well over 6 months!

Bad fees?! GFK are amongst the best payers out there IMHO. I get the majority of my work from them. No-one else pays so much for easy jobs that usually only take 5-10mins!!!

mimi1234

Wizzbang wrote: »

Bad fees?! GFK are amongst the best payers out there IMHO. I get the majority of my work from them. No-one else pays so much for easy jobs that usually only take 5-10mins!!!

If you want to spend God knows how long in a European furniture shop or do a king sized report for a loan shark shop and then get paid a pittance, you go ahead and enjoy. To each their own eh?

If you think GFK are best payers, you obviously don't know of many other mystery shopping companies.

Anyhow.....how is everyone? Anyone else had a killer September? I've just had non stop calls from agencies offering me more and more. Last September was just like this and all. Hope everyone else has been making a killing.