It’s unfortunate that mystery shopping is beset with a lot of scams and scam artists. It’s given the mystery shopping industry a bad reputation. The fact is that mystery shopping is growing throughout the world. It’s used by nearly every large consumer oriented corporation, as well as countless local stores. Fortunately there are legitimate opportunities to get paid to shop, and simple steps you can take to avoid the scams. Continue reading ‘Avoid Mystery Shopping Scams!’
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Whether you’re new to mystery shopping, or a seasoned veteran it’s good to review some mystery shopping fundamentals. Keep these tips in mind, and let me know how they help you in your endeavors.
- Apply to Mystery Shopping Companies — Apply to as many companies as you can! As a general rule, the more companies you apply to, the more mystery shopping jobs you will be offered. Be sure to keep track of what companies you’ve applied to, though. Create a bookmarks folder for all the companies you have applied to. In your email, create a separate folder for their welcome messages. Keeping things organized goes a long way, because you will be communicating a lot through email. Continue reading ‘Ten Tips For New Mystery Shoppers’
How Much Money Can You Make as a Mystery Shopper? If you are dedicated and somewhat lucky, you could make thousands of dollars a month. Most mystery shoppers who simply like to get a free hamburger now and then, make less than $100 a month. With a little bit of extra effort, it’s possible to make a few hundred dollars a month. But with the right knowledge and some luck you can make a sustainable living as a mystery shopper.
What What it Takes to Make a Living as a Mystery Shopper
First, you need to be able to market yourself. Once you make you initial contacts in the mystery shopping industry, you need to show that you are serious about mystery shopping. If a company believes you are serious, they will give you more assignments and pay you more money for them. Continue reading ‘The Truth About Mystery Shopping’
As promised, I have compiled a list of mystery shopping company resources. Yes, it can be daunting at first to sort through hundreds of mystery shopping companies and pick ones to apply to. Often, it is difficult to know whether a company serves your area or not, or how many companies serve your area at all. But this is important: The more companies you apply to, the more assignments you will get! The bottom line: Apply to dozens of companies. Start out by doing five a day and you will be leaps and bounds ahead of most people. Continue reading ‘Mystery Shopping Companies’