The Mystery Shopper’s Manual

A lot of shoppers lament the decreases in shopper pay that have occurred over the last few years. Many believe that mystery shopping companies are simply pocketing cash they are withholding from shoppers, but that does not take into account the pricing pressures that mystery shopping companies experience.

There is a lot of competition in the industry, and nowhere is this more evident than in the reverse auction. Reverse auctions are used by many large corporations to purchase products and services, including mystery shopping. Here is how they work, and how they affect how much you and I get paid to mystery shop. …continue reading Secret Shopper Pay and Reverse Auctions

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There is no such thing as a “typical” mystery shopping fee. The requirements for each shop are different, and so are each company’s policies. Pay rates for secret shoppers can range from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars, especially when the value of reimbursements is included.

Many times when you are reimbursed for a purchase that has value you will receive …continue reading Mystery Shopper Pay - Fees and Reimbursements

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Yes, you can really get paid to shop. Mystery shopping isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, and it’s not money for nothing. But mystery shopping can be easy and enjoyable, and it is a great way to make extra money in your spare time while doing things you have to do anyway. You have to shop and eat, right? …continue reading Mystery Shopping - Can You Really Make Money?

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