New to the trade
Read everything you can on this forum and utilize the official list of mystery shopping companies here. You are absolutely right and should never "pay to shop." Legitimate companies do not charge a fee and do not send you large checks up front or promise unbelievable pay like $200 for 2 hours work. Most jobs you will start with pay anywhere from $5 to $15 depending on the company and level of detail required. Some do not pay at all, but will reimburse you for a meal. In all cases your payment and/or reimbursement will be from 2 weeks up to 3 months following the job not before.
Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
Welcome aboard and just coming here you will find a wealth of information from seasoned shoppers to help you avoid the pitfalls that many newbies experience. Bottom line is that there are over 200 mystery shopping companies that are listed on this site and none of them will charge you a fee. There are however some legit companies that charge a fee to search their job board, but all they are is a middle man and you can have access to these jobs for free if you are signed up with all the companies. Try sites like jobslinger.com and msjobboard.com to find companies that have jobs in your area.
Triple Platinum Certified - Shopping South Central Kansas
Hi Everyone,
I have wanting to try this for some time, I have been skeptical about the work,because of all the scams. I have been reading a lot of the post to build up my confidence. I really need something that I can rely upon that pays and is legitimate income. I think I would enjoy doing this and also enjoying a job that I wouldn't mind doing as a career change. The post have been helpful. I need to know some good and legit sites where the real jobs in this field are.Please help.
Thanks All,
Mary
I have wanting to try this for some time, I have been skeptical about the work,because of all the scams. I have been reading a lot of the post to build up my confidence. I really need something that I can rely upon that pays and is legitimate income. I think I would enjoy doing this and also enjoying a job that I wouldn't mind doing as a career change. The post have been helpful. I need to know some good and legit sites where the real jobs in this field are.Please help.
Thanks All,
Mary
Keep scrolling down and you will see the Official List of Mystery Shopping Companies. Now get to work applying
Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
Always happy to provide a nudge. Don't forget to take advantage of the "Sticky Notes" at the beginning of the New Mystery Shopper and Mystery Shopping Companies forums. Most of your questions will be answered there, but if not feel free to come back with specific questions. General questions are harder to answer. Also you can get a lot of info about individual companies by using the search function. There's usually at least one thread and often many more about each Mystery Shopping Company. My early days of MSing involved mostly applying and researching. All in all, a good investment in time.
Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
Information is all here, do your research and enjoy, both a fun job and provides a supplemental income. don't expect big bucks, learn your craft, and you'll grow to do better jobs.
Live consciously....
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