2006-09-17 15:56:33 · 10 answers · asked by world traveler 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Yes I've heard of it. In terms of the money you get, it will give you a fortune. Plus, your travel and other expenses are normally paid for by the company in addition to being able to buy and try as many new things as possible. It may sound interesting and easy, but it actually requires thourough knowledge of the industry. You need to have extensive experience in all departments you assess and good writing skills. Because what you actually do is write the performance of the company you're assessing, and find the errors and make a conclusion. Then you'll present your findings to your superiors.
If you're talking about dodgy mystery shopping, you don't get a lot of money. You've got to be a professional one to earn good money. Each industry normally has a company which provides mystery shopping services. Some big companies may have their own resources. It can cost a company thousands of dollars to get a mystery shopper to assess their company.
2006-09-17 16:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Dav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many sights out there claiming if you sign up, they will find you mystery shopping jobs in your area. I signed up for one for $25 and never got any response. I think most of them are scams... From what I have heard, most companies find mystery shoppers independently, and do not use these membership sights. If you come across a good opportunity, you may be able to make some quick cash, but I don't think it is a consistent job that you would be able to make a living off of.
2006-09-17 23:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make some extra pocket money but you'll never make a living off of being a mystery shopper, especially when you are just starting out. Fees are about $5 per assignment, you get maybe one or two assignments per month, but they do reimburse you for your purchases. Not a career, though!
2006-09-17 23:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have heard of it..done it a few times its not a good way to make living but yes to make some extra money its a good way to do so
2006-09-17 23:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a job like any other, you go to the store with a questionaire you have to fill out later, observe the different departments and staff, but the money is not that great. Easy job, lousy pay.
2006-09-17 23:05:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard of it. You shop, but you pay for your own stuff. It's not worth it.
2006-09-17 23:05:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
90% of the opportunities for this are scams- if it sounds too good to be true it probably is
2006-09-17 22:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have a legitimate payment source, then go for it!!
2006-09-17 23:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by tasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like it could be a sham.
2006-09-17 22:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by J Ride 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a waste of time.
2006-09-17 23:04:13 · answer #10 · answered by Sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋