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Mystery-shoppers

In the interview below you can find a really interesting interview I found on Scam Busters. I think it is enlightening and a fun article to read. It will definitely help you if you are still deciding to make the step to become a mystery shopper and otherwise it will be a fun additional article to read to broaden your knowledge of mystery shoppers.   As we promised, today we have a very special issue for you. Over the years, we’ve had thousands of subscribers ask us about whether becoming a mystery shopper was a real way to earn money — or was it just a scam? Today, we have the answer for you — and you may well be surprised. We interviewed Cathy Stucker, who has been a mystery shopper since 1995. She is the author of The Mystery Shopper’s Manual, an excellent and very popular book about mystery shopping. In addition to the...

LearnVesters loved the idea of mystery shopping in The Surprising Way I Make Money on the Side, so we spoke to a veteran mystery shopper to get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to get paid to hit the stores. The shopper asked to remain anonymous, because of the sensitive financial information in the post. Like everyone else, I have an inbox full of spam. I ignore most of it. But, one day in 2007, I decided to open an email that read: “Sign up to become a Mystery Shopper!” And, for some reason, I clicked the link. I’d heard the pitches: “Get paid to shop!” and “Get free stuff!” But I didn’t know what was required to be a mystery shopper. So I took a chance, figuring, “What do I have to lose?” It was more like what I had to gain—not only little perks, like free jeans, but also enough money...

I have a few friends who have started mystery shopping for extra cash. All in all, it's a respectable gig for someone with some time, ambition, and a desire to do something different. Having mystery shopped for dozens of companies over the past six years, however, I have some advice to share. These eight tips are vital to making money in this somewhat misunderstood profession. (See also: Fine Dining on a Take-Out Budget) 1. Mystery shopping can be tough to get into. If you're OK with starting out doing $8 gigs for ordering a fast food meal, then chances are great that you can begin right away. The higher paying shops, however, are usually reserved for those with experience. If you want to earn a reputation for being a dependable shopper, I suggest visiting the MSPA's website and getting at least a silver status certification. Yes, it costs money. (Think of it as a "move to the...

How would you like to get paid £40,000 a year for shopping? Some mystery shoppers achieve this, but it's not as easy as it sounds The customer next to you in the queue looks innocent enough. But instead of a shopping list, you notice she's carrying handwritten notes about the appearance and cleanliness of the store. She's been timing the progression of the queue on her phone … and is that a tiny camera lens peeking out from her purse? There's no trenchcoat in sight, but odds are, you've just spotted a mystery shopper. There are approximately 50,000 mystery shopping trips carried out every month in the UK, according to the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA), and as more and more spending takes place online, the demand for mystery shoppers is growing. "Retailers are becoming increasingly aware that shoppers who are prepared to set foot in a physical store want a service and...

The couple in this video give a clear explanation how they made $400 by becoming mystery shoppers. They are really honest about the positive and negative sides of being a mystery shopper. I think everyone who thinks about becoming a mystery shopper needs to watch this video (and also part 2 in my next post) to get a clear idea what it is and what to expect from it. Happy watching   [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn-POJTUSDI[/embed]...