Why do you shop financially

Mystique Shopper's Mystery Shopping Community

Why do you shop financially

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [MYSTERY SHOPPING DISCUSSIONS] >> HOW I GOT STARTED IN MYSTERY SHOPPING (Intros) >> Why do you shop financially

Page: [1] 2 next > >>

[Poll]

Why do you shop financially

Help out with the bills

30% (15)

Get extra cash

42% (21)

love to get "free" things

22% (11)

Don't need the money but love to shop

6% (3)

Total Votes : 50

(last vote on : 3/5/2010 9:48:20 PM)
(Poll will run till: -- )

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Why do you shop financially - 6/26/2003 10:54:39 PM 1 votes

cass71

Posts: 6
Score: 5
Joined: 6/25/2003
Status: offline

Besides the possibility of spending more time with your family, did you do it to help out financially?

< Message edited by cass71 -- 6/26/2003 11:03:00 PM >

Post #: 1

RE: Why do you shop financially - 6/27/2003 6:31:24 PM

CarlaMcE

Posts: 5
Score: 4
Joined: 6/27/2003
Status: offline

The money isn' t really all that great - especially for the time that you spend on some shops.

However, I' ve gotten into it because I hope to build up a busines that will occupy my time and provide some extra cash when I retire in a few years!

It' s a challenge to me to see just how much extra dollars I can bring in now on a part time basis. I' d encourage anyone new to shopping to sign up with as many companies as they can (check out Volition' s list of companies and check their Daily Nav Bar every day). And, get your MSPA certificates as soon as you can. You' ll be surprised how many shop offers you get if you dedicate the time to setting yourself up right!

(in reply to cass71)

Post #: 2

RE: Why do you shop financially - 7/15/2003 7:44:33 AM

bldandrea

Posts: 2
Score: 0
Joined: 6/27/2003
Status: offline

The money isn' t all that much but if you oraganize your time and shops you can do ok. I got strated with shopping on a whim and it just so happed that two days later my husband firm went out of business. So it was then to help out but overall it just for fun but the extra money is nice.

_____________________________

MSPA Gold txbi06
bldandrea@yahoo.com

(in reply to cass71)

Post #: 3

RE: Why do you shop financially - 9/29/2003 8:55:08 PM

Pastel

Posts: 3
Score: 0
Joined: 9/4/2003
Status: offline

I shop for extra money but, I mostly enjoy eating out and if me and my family can do it for free, that's even better.

(in reply to cass71)

Post #: 4

RE: Why do you shop financially - 9/18/2007 4:48:58 AM

secretwebshopper

Posts: 13
Score: 0
Joined: 10/9/2006
Status: offline

Love t do free things

_____________________________

Secret Shopper: Get secret shopping jobs at secretwbshopper.

(in reply to Pastel)

Post #: 5

RE: Why do you shop financially - 10/9/2008 10:03:29 AM

Eagle Spread

Posts: 2
Score: 0
Joined: 10/7/2008
Status: offline

Mystery shopping is a serious business but going out and playing a "role" (I am neither a high end shopper or a inter-city shopper but I can act the part) is a game I play very well. I have never been detected.

If I worked for the money I would really be disappointed. Some companies throw nickles around like manhole covers. For $8 or less after you pay for gas the companies ask you to give them 200 questions and narritives that take 3 hours. I pass those shops by.

Since I "retired" and everyone else is working there is no one to play with. This is a hobby. I do not work for charity. I insist on exchanging a value for a value. Since I am a "people watcher" some of the employees being evaluated are so hopeless or clueless they are entertainment. Some shops are professional and some employees really try to give good service.

When there is food involved I insist on satisfaction because often that is the only compensation. Only a mystery shopper would smile if they got cold food and lousy service. They would know I am a mystery shopper if I did not complain but I usually start off my complaint with, "I know you are trying to do your best and I appreciate it but..." it takes the sting out of the whip and makes the server feel better and more willing to help you. Try adjusting the level of service and quality both ways, by making a scene and making yourself "negativley memorable" or starting off by checking your attitude and telling the server that you appreciate them. Often it is not the server's fault. The manager who did not train the server or the cook who cooks for the money and not for the joy of cooking. I can taste the difference when the cook enjoys their work is responsible.

Of course there was the sever who dumped food and spilled drinks on me three times and asked, "Is there anything I can do for you?" after each incident. I told the server, after the third incident, "Yes, go away! I afraid to order hot coffee in a cup. Send me a server that is not as dangerous as you. I said it with a smile but I was serious. By this time the manager had come to the table and the server was replaced.

(in reply to secretwebshopper)

Post #: 6

RE: Why do you shop financially - 10/11/2008 5:32:39 PM

RattyLove

Posts: 1
Score: 0
Joined: 10/11/2008
From: Ventura, CA
Status: offline

Who doesn't like free things. NOBODY! Especially if they are items you would buy normally? Who doesn't like some cash too! NOBODY! Who likes to write long narratives, especially with built in questions to see if you were really there...and paying attention? NOBODY!

Raise the Rates!
Raise the Rates!
Raise the Rates!
Raise the Rates!

_____________________________

Life is too important to take seriously!

(in reply to cass71)

Post #: 7

RE: Why do you shop financially - 10/13/2008 6:48:15 PM

John Mystique

Posts: 46
Score: 4
Joined: 6/22/2003
Status: offline

Don't get me started! :)
I agree with you - the rates should come UP for Shoppers - but guess who really controls these rates? YOU! SHOPPERS like you and I.
I always find myself in the position of bidding for jobs with a set fee for the shoppers. The client usually could care less how much the shoppers are getting paid. They just want to know the bottom line price for getting the job done. They usually do not stop to think that there is a quality issue based on the type of shopper you can acquire for the price.
It is all too often that the client comes back to me saying "John, we would love to use you but we are getting quoted $10 less from XYZ".
After figuring out all costs and a very modest profit I am able to ascertain they are paying the shopper less than half of what I had in mind. Then a few weeks later, I see the shops posted all over town for the shopper pay I had feared. The worst part is, shoppers are taking the shops.
So, to all shoppers. If the pay is seemingly very unfair, please do not accept the shop. The companies will get the idea eventually.
Just my two cents.

< Message edited by John Mystique -- 10/13/2008 6:50:05 PM >

_____________________________

John Saccheri
President
www.MystiqueShopper.com

(in reply to RattyLove)

Post #: 8

RE: Why do you shop financially - 3/5/2010 9:46:08 PM

famous brand handbag

Posts: 4
Score: 0
Joined: 3/5/2010
Status: offline

Planning to travel? Plantar Fasciitis? Active lifestyle? Come and see the beautiful shoes I have found!
paypal cheap world-famous handbag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal discount LV handbag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal wholesale Chanel bag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal replica prada bag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal designer hermes handbag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal cheap miu miu tote bag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal discount Gucci handbag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal desingner christian louboutin shoes (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal original UGG boots (www.wto-store.com)
(2)
paypal discount christian louboutin shoes(www.wto-sell.com)
paypal wholesale christian louboutin sandal(www.wto-sell.com)
paypal replica christian louboutin pumps (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal designer christian louboutin short boots(www.wto-sell.com)
paypal cheap christian louboutin tall boots(www.wto-sell.com

(in reply to John Mystique)

Post #: 9

RE: Why do you shop financially - 3/5/2010 9:47:29 PM

famous brand handbag

Posts: 4
Score: 0
Joined: 3/5/2010
Status: offline

Here is the site I was talking about, they ship my stuff really fast and the price is the lowest I found yet
Planning to travel? Plantar Fasciitis? Active lifestyle? Come and see the beautiful shoes I have found!
paypal cheap world-famous handbag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal discount LV handbag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal wholesale Chanel bag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal replica prada bag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal designer hermes handbag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal cheap miu miu tote bag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal discount Gucci handbag (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal desingner christian louboutin shoes (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal original UGG boots (www.wto-store.com)
(2)
paypal discount christian louboutin shoes(www.wto-sell.com)
paypal wholesale christian louboutin sandal(www.wto-sell.com)
paypal replica christian louboutin pumps (www.wto-sell.com)
paypal designer christian louboutin short boots(www.wto-sell.com)
paypal cheap christian louboutin tall boots(www.wto-sell.com

(in reply to famous brand handbag)

Post #: 10