Hi everyone,

My Name is Cheri, I am from Idaho and This is my 1st time for secret shopping! The ISS app is information over load. I have a couple questions for all you seasoned shoppers

I am new to secret shopping and trying hard to do a good job and achieve more badges. I get declined for assignments a lot. It always says that there are several reasons why the request was declined, however, I keep trying to request and they are again denied. I am now understanding that the denials are really hurting me. Does anyone have any suggestions or advise for me about how to get shops approved?

Jeannette_16610135527598 @ Sep 11, 2022, 7:38:16 PM

Hello, I'm new to Secret Shopping and have completed about 4 projects to date and hope to do many more. I need some advice from seasoned shoppers; I'm hesitant to sign up for some of the shops because more often than not, the summary/description of the expectations for the assignment are not very detailed. I had an experience where I registered for a shop based on the summarized details for the assignment, but once I was assigned the shop and was provided with more detailed description, I found that the assignment was a little bit more involved than I hoped for; I cancelled my request and consequently I lost some points, which I totally understand, but I just wish I had more details on the shopping expectations before I register; it appears to me that the only way to get more detailed expectations is to request the shop. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Hi Jeanette,

I have come across the same thing, my points seem to fluctuate a lot. I also get denied a lot, I can’t help but feel like I am missing some important information that could use to be very helpful. I never email to ask why I was declined but maybe I should?!? I just moved up my rank yesterday and then I was denied 2/3 shops and now my rank went back down

Hi everyone,

I am also new to this and wish I had useful tips and tricks to share with all of you. So far I am still very confused. If you have learned anything throughout your process please feel free to share

Hi Dennis,

That is a great question! I am interested to see some responses. I am having a hard time getting new badges or maybe I should say I don’t understand how to get new badges. I try to request shops but they get denied. We are all in this together

I think as long as you are within the time frame, you will be okay?!? I am still very new here and I constantly get points taken away. :)

Hi everyone,

I am also new to secret shopping. I have done 10 or so shops and they are all so different! At this time my favorite to work for is 360 Relay! The assignments are great, the communication is great if you need to reach out and you don't have to wait very long to receive payment.

Thats my tip at the moment, I wish I had more.

How many shops have you all done?

Can anyone help with finding course codes? I have taken all the courses that were available I believe but when I search it seems I do not have correct course codes.

Anyone have suggestions for a newbie?

I never hit the button unless it is required.

I never hit the button unless it is required.

I can only assign 2 shops at a time, and have been completing them on a weekly basis and I can’t seem to get past level 2. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can move up more quickly?