I would like to scheduling for mystery shopping companies? Does anyone know of companies that hire schedulers?
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Most of the mystery shopping companies that hire outside schedulers like to "hire from within." They want people who are experienced mystery shoppers. They want people they know are reliable and will do a good job for them.\n\nThe best route to becoming a scheduler is to approach some of the companies for which you now shop, especially if they use outside or contract schedulers. If you have good relationships with some schedulers, email them and ask if they know of any openings.\n\nIf you are not currently a mystery shopper, start. Although some companies may hire schedulers who have not shopped, most like to hire schedulers who understand the business. \n\nAlthough a lot of shoppers want to be schedulers, be aware that the work is hard. You are responsible for getting 100% of your block of shops assigned and completed every month. That means when someone flakes on a shop at the last minute you will be on the phone to everyone in that area to find someone who will do it. If there is a shop to schedule in a remote area, you will have to find someone willing to go there and do the shop. \n\nIt takes a special person to be a scheduler. \n\nCathy Stucker\nAuthor of "The Mystery Shopper's Manual"\nhttp://www.MysteryShoppersManual.com/
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It's def legal.  The store that you are sent to subscribes to the mystery shopping service.  It's a tool they use to make sure that their employees are doing the right things.  That's why they make you write a paragraph of detailed experiences or do a survey.  It is kind of wierd, but for everything you do or purchase you are reimbursed for.  If you want to make sure the company is legit, I'd visit the Better Business Bureau's website.
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I have searched several business databases and these companies are not even registered as such.\n\nIt is doubtful that tou will find any information on these "companies," because they are 99% likely to be fake.
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Nope... they are not legit and don't fall for it...\n\nIf you have to pay anyone, then get out of that site...\n\nHave a great day!\n\nPS:  Try QVC or the Home Shopping Channel.  Their customer reps work from home taking customer's orders.  Perhaps you might want to look into that.  They are legit and do not charge you.  All is required is a PC at home and basic computer skills.  They also teach you to use their ordering software.
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You NEVER have to pay to be a mystery shopper!  It's just like any other job - the employer pays you, you don't pay the employer!  This is a scam.  \n\nThere are many many mystery shopping companies (legitimate) that do not charge you to join.  Occasionally, you may have to pass a short quiz to prove your qualifications.  Try "googling" mystery shopping and weed through what you find.  \n\nTwo companies that I recommend are http://www.shoppersconfidential.com and http://www.thecrg.com\nGood luck and Happy shopping!
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Forget mystery shopper -- that's all hype and scam.  You'll pay through the nose for that one.\n\nI have no clue how you'd become or why you'd want to be part of a focus group.  #1, can't pay, #2, what a boring drag that would be.\n\nSad truth -- you just have to bite the bullet and get a real\njob like the rest of us.
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I tried it for five months, and it's not as fun as it sounds. There is a lot of paperwork to fill out and send in which has to be fully complete, or you don't get paid. And the pay is not great - the company I worked for paid generally anywhere from nothing (just reimbursed you for what you bought up to $10) to around $8.00.\n\nYou do have to be 18, and in some cases 21 - they tell you when you sign up, or in their FAQ section.\n\nKeep in mind that true secret shopping jobs (also known as mystery shoppers) should cost nothing to join or remain a member. Some may say you should take their silver or gold certificate programs (which do cost money) to receive more jobs, but I found that not to be true.\n\nI joined Shop n' Chek about five months or so ago, and immediately was receiving offers of secret shops because there was no other shoppers in my area. Most were for fast food shops, but there were also cellular kiosk shops and a bookstore. Their link is posted below.\n\nWord of advice: IF you do choose to join Shop n' Chek, wait until about a week before the date of the scheduled shop before you agree to take the assignment - the $ offered increases the closer it gets to the shop date!\n\nThe second link below is for the Mystery Shopping Providers Association. You can do a search by state to find legitimate secret shopping jobs in your area.\n\nFor more information about legitimate secret shopping networks, try the last link to the Federal Trade Commission's consumer alert about mystery shopping. It helped me find legitimate opportunities!
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get ahold of the want ads. i'm sure that would have jobs listed in it
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I used to sell Mary Kay and Close To My Heart (scrapbook supplies). There are lots of direct sales companies, but it's hard to make them work because you need a lot of downline to make real money. There are so many direct sales companies out there, it would be good to get in with a "young" company that doesn't have very many consultants in your area. Then you only can go up from there! \n\nI now do mystery shopping and some paid to read things. For mor info on mystery shopping go to www.mysteryshop.org. Just be careful not to pay someone for a list of companies or to work for them. YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO PAY TO WORK!! Those are all scams. \n\nWith the email reading, I do Hits4Pay. You get $ for reading emails. You get someone to sign up under you and you get paid for the emails they read too (up to 2 levels of downline). It costs nothing to start and they even give you $10 in your account when you sign up.\nhttp://hits4pay.com/members/index.cgi?emivanek\n\nI've been doing it for about 2 weeks and already have 6 people under me and have made a few dollars from reading the emails and having the people under me read them. It's not a get rich quick thing as it takes time to build your $, but the person I've signed under has been doing it only a week longer than me and already has enough to get a check ($25).
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There is also google's take on shopping--froogle. They have tons of sites listed on there.
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I worked as a mystery shopper recruiter (and had nearly 500 people on my books) all over the country. I also PAID my shoppers (per store visited) on a monthly basis via BACS. The company is based in Warrington, although I worked in the London office. They are called CJ Services, and I would give them a try.\nHappy shopping.
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secret shopper or mystery shopper
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Some of those "secret shopper" things are legitimate, just don't pay to join a service.  It basically pays you to do stuff you might be doing anyway, like going to a bank or gas station.  You are then asked questions and have to submit a report.
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You can make money on line by going to the search engine and looking up mystery shopping.  This is fun, and a great way to meet new people.  And you would be surprised how much you can earn doing mystery shopping for fun or making it a part or full time job.
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Yes, you can make money as a mystery shopper; however, you should not expect to make a living at it. For most shoppers, mystery shopping is an enjoyable and flexible way to earn extra income. Many shoppers work full-time at another job, or they are students, retirees, or at-home moms.\n\nDo not pay to register with any company. Legitimate mystery shopping companies will not charge you to apply.\n\nI have a lot of free information about mystery shopping at my Web site, and I am also the author of "The Mystery Shopper's Manual."\n\nCathy Stucker\nhttp://www.IdeaLady.com/shopping.htm
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The rule, as always, is if you will pay then it is most likely a scam.\n\nMystery shopping is an effective tool used by customer-oriented businesses to determine the quality of service they offer, and to find areas that needs improvement. Companies often outsource this to mystery shopping companies, who in turn recruits mystery shoppers to go visit the shop, eat at the restaurant or patronize whatever retail establishment the client has. \n\nI suggest you read the article "Mystery Shopping: Is It Real?" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol121/mystery.htm The article has legitimate resources you can check out
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Yes there are a FEW trust worthy companies still out there that do myster shopping and surveys. 2 of the the companies that I deal with and have been dealing with for years are.\n\n1. www.secretshop.net they are a free secret shopping company and do pay. You will be paid for your time and reimbursed for your expenses. They pay you the following month is the only drawback. but they have always paid me.\n\n2. www.pineconeresearch.com they are a survey company. I dont know if they are accepting new apps now or not but check in and email them. They pay $5 per survey via check to you. I usually get the email for the survey and check in the mail the same day! They actually pay upfront. If you get to test a product you can get a total of $10-$15 for the full test!!!! \n\nAs I said I have been with both of these companies for over 3 years and they have always paid! But never sign up for any company that requires you to pay a fee!! You are doing them a service, they shoud pay you!