I was wondering the same thing. When I click on it, it spins for quite a while and then takes me to the announcement page. The number doesn't seem to have anything to do with the announcements either.

I've done out of state shops while on vaction, but not on this site.

So how does one get a forum contributor badge? I've responded to several posts and have yet to see it show up.

Or is more like:

Badges? We don't need no stinking badges.

Hi Emily,

This board doesn't seem to be very active. Have you signed up with mysteryshopforum.com? It's more active and has more interaction from shoppers. Welcome to this forum and good luck!

Hi all. I just gave you all a thumbs (not finger) up. I wonder how many thumbs you need to get the badge.

I've read about too many fails for this shop on the other mystery shopper forum. The store can ask you to leave and I can't imagine scanning that many items without being busted. I also hear that the technology is also prone to time outs and slowness.

Jessica, I just gave you a delayed thumbs up. I don't check this forum very often!