Become a mystery shopper... official MoneySavingExpert.com discussion

Oscar475

I'm new to Mystery Shopping (and to posting on a forum), I wonder if anyone can help me with a few queries?

A week ago I applied to Grass Roots and was accepted, I have now got my first two assignments with a financial institution. I called GR to check a few things as these are my first jobs. I asked about travelling expenses and was told they don't pay any expenses, just the pay for the job. The two assignments I have will incur no travelling costs because of the locations but if I had to travel say 10 miles and pay for parking I could soon be out of pocket.

Is this normal?

Secondly, does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations as to which other MS companies I should apply to? I suppose being with three or four companies should ensure at least a reasonable amount of work.

Thanks for reading this.

red_devil

apply to as many as you can. its sad when pay goes down people shouldnt work for so little then they wouldnt get away with it if they ask you at short notice you can always ask for a little more.

Oscar475

Thanks for that reply (shame it had to come from a red, MCFC OK!), I'll apply to Retail Eyes and Gap as people seem to rate them.

lucygotit

Please PM me anyone if you want me to recommend you to Retail Eyes as a mystery shopper.

barbiegirl1

Still can't apply on GAPbuster website. Keep getting the same problem as before :mad: kaznelson, have you managed to apply yet?

mmcgill

this is something that my wife and i think that we/she could do during her daytime etc for some extra cash.

but after looking for some time i cant seem to find a list

does anyone have a list of sites that i can visit and consider to sign up to

many thanks

mark & aundrae

Timmne

Hi,

You need the Mystery Shopping thread - it has all the info you need to get started and anyone on that thread will be able to help with any queries you have.

Happy shopping!

chrisclem

Hi I have an article about Mystery Shopping on my community website www.roundaboutharlow.co.uk.

I have also listed names and contact details of companies that employ Mystery Shoppers. The article is worth reading before you apply to any companies so that you know exactly what is involved - It also gives you a little bit of training . http://www.roundaboutharlow.co.uk/articles/19/1/You-really-can-get-paid-to-shop-and-eat-out-as-a-Mystery-Shopper/Page1.html

I would appreciate any feedback you may have about how helpful the information is on the website. Good Luck! Chris

louisa81

I don't know if this is allowed but if not then please delete!

I am just filling in the forms to join retail eyes and there's a bit about who refered you where the referer gets some kind of fee
Seeing it was this website and Martin who refered me (wonder if he has a retail eyes account?!) I thought I'd give someone the chance to be my referer, it seems silly to waste the opportunity and I feel someone on here should get the fee as you've all been so helpful with the info.

PM me so I can add the details.


Hope this isn't against any rules, i'm not advertising (or at least I don't think it counts as advertising?) and, as this site is all about ways to saev/make money it seems right to post this, however, as I said, if this isn't allowed please accept my apologies and delete!

Madhuri_NJ

Jus came across this and iam fascinated & i have a bundle of questions would be grateful of any help, i knw of the previous forum but its 222 lng to read it all ...iam ment 2 b revisin...:rolleyes:

Iam about 2 be 18 so i guess i can join but would i get taxed as iam in full time education? n iam plnnin 2 go 2 uni so would i get taxed?

Iam confused how this MS works... Do they pay u per project, pay for wat u buy, or pay in gift vouchers?

How often do u get called n would i manage it as iam a student may not b drivin wen i get it? N can i reject an option? n do i have a tym span 2 meet the target?

Any suggestions of the best company to go 2? N do i get to keep the stuff they tell me 2 buy? n who pays for the stuff?

Thanks for all the help...i plan to join in june afta exams...N would this be a good job on it own? is it well paid?

All help wil b much appriciated...thx for yout time and help...thx again...

...:j :j :j I think i hav found my dream job...paid 2 SHOP:j :j :j ....