The mystery shopping thread - part 4

Timmne

If you get really stuck CM,[STRIKE] call me for help [/STRIKE]shred everything.

RoxyK

Thanks Timne for clarifying the new rules. I take it the new AIA replaces the old Capital Allowance system? Hmmm, just wondering what happens with the remaining pool from 2007/8.......

Crumbs I am so not looking forward to doing 2 sets of accounts next year ;(

Timmne

No it's just another level - it's part of FYAs so where there used to be a 100% FYA, this is identical (although limited to £50,000, which most MSers will cope with! )

jobbingmusician

mumofjusttwo wrote: »

Have to say I looked at the pub jobs but you only get a [pretty basic] meal and [small fee] and you have to answer about 100 questions.

Think i will give it a miss.

The last one I did was 105 questions, but http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1035547 is designed to make this a bit easier for you...:D

mumofjusttwo

Thanks for that- have amended my post. Like the link

monkeyboydylan

where does it say on the assignments how much you get paid i just registered with RE - if it says £5.00 and you have to buy drinks etc do you get money back for drinks too or not. thanks

bobthego

mumofjusttwo wrote: »

Have to say I looked at the pub jobs but you only get a £x.xx meal and £x fee and you have to answer about 100 questions.

Think i will give it a miss.

Me too, one was for a Sunday lunch but it was only enough money for one person

bobthego

monkeyboydylan wrote: »

where does it say on the assignments how much you get paid i just registered with RE - if it says £5.00 and you have to buy drinks etc do you get money back for drinks too or not. thanks

It depends what it says, if it is only £5, then that is all you will get. Some coffee/sandiwich shops dont really give much more than a sandwich and coffee, ok if you are in the area and want a free lunch but def not worth travelling for. Check if it says a fee extra.
HTH

sinderella_2

well I've just booked my first with RE and don't feel exactly hopeful about the cost/benefit argument but I'll give them one chance. Funny they don't let you choose more than one assignment as a newbie - maybe they have prior experience of newbies bailing out after the first one due to stress...

josie

Timmne wrote: »

I couldn't agree more - I don't even bother logging on to RE any more, their jobs are so beyond worth doing that I don't even look out for them!

There are currently some wine shops on there, which don't have too bad a questionnaire, but on the whole, I agree with you.