Frequently Asked Questions
- What do I do?
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You will visit or call businesses posing as ordinary customers and provide detailed evaluations of your experience using written reports or questionnaires.
- Who uses mystery shoppers?
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Mystery shopping is used in a wide variety of industries such as retail, restaurants, financial institutions, convenience stores and gas stations, service providers, manufacturers, department stores, travel and entertainment, etc.
- Do I need experience?
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No you do not need prior experience.
- How much money will I make?
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That is up to you. Mystery shoppers are paid as independent contractors. You can generally expect to be paid $10-$40 per shop. With the right dedication and focus you could earn in excess of $7000/month. When you take into account the free products and services that are available on many assignments, the total payable each hour can rise substantially. Examples of free products and services that some companies offer include:
- * Gasoline
- * Fast food meals
- * Sit down dining restaurant meals
- * Clothing
- * Entertainment and attractions
- * And many, many, more
- Are shopping jobs available in my area?
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We have put together a huge list of secret shopping companies throughout the United States and Canada. Chances are good you will be able to find shops available in your area or a very close surrounding area.
Tips
Go hi-tech. More and more mystery shopping companies are requiring shoppers to have access to the Internet and email. Some shops even require the use of a digital camera to capture product placement, signage, cleanliness or other focus points.
Complete all assignments on time. If you absolutely cannot complete an assignment, contact the mystery shopping company immediately so they can reschedule the assignment. Dependable shoppers get the best assignments!
Assignments can be as basic as sitting in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant for 20 minutes to document drive-thru service times to taking an all-expense-paid trip to a resort for 2 weeks to document your daily service experience.
