Mystery shopping can be a great way for teenagers, mom's, or really anyone to make extra money. Mystery shopping jobs are especially ideal for anyone who likes to shop. Mystery shopping is not a get rich quick scheme, and it is a legitimate way to earn some money. A mystery shopper can earn anywhere from $30 - $50 per assignment. Some mystery shoppers are paid by the hour.
What is mystery shopping? Basically, mystery shopping companies hire mystery shoppers (also called secret shoppers), to regularly visit retailer stores and conduct normal every day consumer shopping activities. The secret shopper will later report their shopping experiences to the mystery shopping company.
A secret shopper is paid to do things like shop at grocery stores, try various restaurants, drive the car, or even go to the movies. Mystery shopping can be easy money, plus you can also receive free meals and merchandise as an added benefit.
The objec tive of the mystery shopping program is to obtain information about the stores cleanliness, customer service, sales techniques, merchandise displays and so forth. Many businesses hire mystery shopping companies, so they can make business improvements in the areas reported by the secret shopper.
If you're interested in making some money being a secret shopper, you should first understand how to go about getting started.
Apply at several mystery shopping company websites, using your new e-mail address. Looks for mystery shopping companies that are looking for a secret shopper in your area.
It's best to apply at more than one mystery shopping company because often times each company will have limited secret shopper assignments available. You will make more money by going with more than one, but if you have a busy schedule then one or two might be better.
DO NOT pay fees to do mystery shopping. This should always be free. Beware of mystery shopping companies charging people to join.
Open a new email account to be used specifically for applying for mystery shopping jobs. You'll need to check your new email every day and also log into the sites in order to get the jobs. Secret shopper jobs are usually first come, first serve.
After you receive a response, review the details of the mystery shopping job and how much you will be paid. Find out if you are going to be paid per assignment or by the hour.
Visit several mystery shopping websites and read through the threads in the forums. After reading about other peoples experiences, you will have a better idea if you want to move forward with mystery shopping.
Ask how the reporting will work for the assignment that has been given to you. Some assignments can be reported using an automated phone system and others are reported using a paper form.
Ask if the assignment requires you to make a purchase at the store and when this will be reimbursed. Many secret shopper assignments will involve making a purchase at a grocery store. The mystery shopping company is supposed to always pay you back for this.
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