I did a search for a thread I saw a long time ago explaining why the phone and/or web shops posted here go so quickly and it happens even if they are low or no pay jobs. I couldn't find it, so I decided to post.

From what I recall, people said that doing those jobs even though at low and sometimes no pay put you in a category to qualify for higher paying jobs. Can you help me understand this?

Karl_16617356751737 @ May 8, 2024, 4:29:24 PM

I did a search for a thread I saw a long time ago explaining why the phone and/or web shops posted here go so quickly and it happens even if they are low or no pay jobs. I couldn't find it, so I decided to post.

From what I recall, people said that doing those jobs even though at low and sometimes no pay put you in a category to qualify for higher paying jobs. Can you help me understand this?

So, not related to the phone/web shop part of things I just finished a Porsche test drive yesterday that paid out fairly well. Prior to this though, I've also done one Tesla shop and seven KIA shops. The only reason I wasn't really questioned on the Porsche shop though is because I've already done very similar shops multiple times and have a good track record. Back to phone shops, if you're successful at a few of the small low pay shops you may be considered for a harder but higher paying shop. Personally, I think about the only reason I'd take the phone shops though is if I could pull something like 6-7 per week just because the mattress store one was a seven minute call and only took me about fifteen minutes to complete and submit the report. I've also done two oil change shops where reimbursement was equal to the shop and only paid $12, and similar for car washes but the way I look at it is that my car stays clean and I was able to change the oil on both vehicles and make a couple bucks off the deal.

Personally though I've read a few people's opinion on the more expensive college shops and don't really think it's worth the hassle. Call their advisor people and show interest. Wait a day or two for a follow up, then respond back in another day or two with another question or two so it's like three to five days worth of calls and Emails where I can complete one vehicle, an apartment or an audit in a day or two and make the same is not more and don't need to be checking my Email or waiting for a call back.

I’m brand new to all of this can anyone give me any tips on how best to go about ? I have 3 shops requested for 3 dates in a row for a hard copy of a rate sheet . I’m just looking for good advice that will help me get my shops done and excel and get paid anyone who replies I thank you for the time to mentor and help

And if you are caught or made as a shopper what happens do u submit the report stating you were made and get paid still or no ? Do they sometimes figure you out but are cool and let you do what you do and you continue as normal ? How does that situation play out and the best way to handle that situation .

Ashley_17000722933010 @ Jun 8, 2024, 10:06:13 PM

I’m brand new to all of this can anyone give me any tips on how best to go about ? I have 3 shops requested for 3 dates in a row for a hard copy of a rate sheet . I’m just looking for good advice that will help me get my shops done and excel and get paid anyone who replies I thank you for the time to mentor and help

And if you are caught or made as a shopper what happens do u submit the report stating you were made and get paid still or no ? Do they sometimes figure you out but are cool and let you do what you do and you continue as normal ? How does that situation play out and the best way to handle that situation .

I open up a Word document for the phone shops and take notes and I'm talking so I remember what the details of the shop. Also, reviewing the assignment questions just before you make the call can help a ton.

We all thought the same thing, but rarely will someone ask if you are a mystery shopper. If you are caught taking photos, say something like, I was checking the prices or What I use is I am making sure this is the item my wife wants, and I am sending her this picture. Do not over think this , we all have been where you are. Just read your guidelines and just do it.

Personally though I've read a few people's opinion on the more expensive college shops and don't really think it's worth the hassle. Call their advisor people and show interest. Wait a day or two for a follow up, then respond back in another day or two with another question or two so it's like three to five days worth of calls and Emails where I can complete one vehicle, an apartment or an audit in a day or two and make the same is not more and don't need to be checking my Email or waiting for a call back.

Completely agree. The college shops are a pain and not worth the money, IMHO. I personally love doing senior living shops and bank shops. They seem to be the best rate of pay for the time spent